Summary
Prof. Gordon Bryan Young is a highly accomplished neurologist specializing in clinical neurological sciences, epilepsy, and neurocritical care. With over four decades of academic and clinical experience, he has significantly contributed to the advancement of neurology through research, education, and leadership. His extensive service in various medical institutions across Canada, alongside his editorial and peer-review activities, highlights his dedication to the field.
Education & Qualifications
Prof. Young earned his MD from the University of Saskatchewan, followed by specialized training in neurology at the University of Western Ontario. He completed a fellowship in EEG and epilepsy, gaining expertise under esteemed mentors. He holds the prestigious FRCPC (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) in Neurology.
Academic & Clinical Appointments
- Professor, Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario (1996–present)
- Professor, University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Division of Neurology (2002–present)
- Consultant Neurologist, London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Victoria Hospital, and Oxford Regional Centre (1981–present)
- Former Director, Victoria Hospital EEG Laboratories (1981–2000)
Professional Leadership & Contributions
- President & Past-President, Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists
- Board Member, Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences
- Member, National EEG Standards Task Force, Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists
- Chairman, Canadian Neurocritical Care Group
- Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, Associate Editor for Frontiers in Neurology and Scientifica
- Peer Reviewer: NEUROLOGY, Lancet, Annals of Neurology, Critical Care Medicine, and more
Research & Innovations
Prof. Young has led groundbreaking research in neurophysiology, epilepsy, and brain death determination. His work includes developing an automated spike recognition program for ICU EEG monitoring and pioneering methods for sedation assessment in delirious ICU patients.
Honors & Memberships
- Fellow, Royal College of Medicine (England)
- Member, American Neurological Association, Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness (ASSC), and American Academy of Neurology
- Chief Author of national standards on brain death published in leading medical journals