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Abstract

I am honored to be asked by the journal to write this personal essay about my career in pediatric neuropathology—a life of immense satisfaction, meaning, and fulfillment. My motivation to enter this discipline is highlighted, as is my decision to perform brain research in the sudden infant death syndrome, the leading cause of postneonatal infant mortality in the United States today. I also touch upon collaborations, mentoring, and experiences along the way—especially with the light microscope. I close with thoughts about the future of the discipline from my perspective as a lifelong devotee.

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2025-01-24
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