Doreen Kimura
Doreen Kimura FRSC (February 15, 1933 – February 27, 2013) was a Canadian psychologist who was professor at the University of Western Ontario and professor emeritus at Simon Fraser University. Kimura was recognized for her contributions to the field of neuropsychology and later, her advocacy for academic freedom. She was the founding president of the Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship.
Doreen Kimura | |
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| Born | Doreen Goebel February 15, 1933 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Died | February 27, 2013 (aged 80) Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Donald O. Hebb Award for Distinguished Contributions to Canadian Psychology as a Science |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuropsychology |
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| Thesis | Visual and auditory perception after temporal-lobe damage (1961) |
| Doctoral advisor | Brenda Milner |
| Other academic advisors | Woodburn Heron |
| Doctoral students | Liisa Galea |
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