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Continued from page 11 chemistry there remembers Vladimir as a student who spoke little English and spent all his spare moments reading Shake- speare and other classic English literature in order to learn the language. In September 1959, intent on getting into university, Vladimir enrolled in 13 subjects at the grade thirteen level. By Christmas with his limitations in English, he was failing in all subjects except Chemistry. PPHS principal Mr Macdon- ald suggested that he drop down to 9 subjects. He did and in June in the Ministry of Education D Exami- the point of view of treatment and prevention,” he says. His most recent studies have proven a clear relation between stroke and Alzheimers. He is presently leading the research into the prevention and delay of strokes. He commented, “Alzheimers cannot be prevented at present but studies have proved conclusively that strokes, dementia and Alzheimers can be postponed.” “Stroke is a global epidemic nations he passed all with high marks and had the highest mark in English at Port Perry High School! He applied to the University of Toronto Medical School and was accepted. Vladimir has fond recollections of this period; “I remem- ber Sam Griffen who owned Scugog Lumber. He was really kind to me and gave me a job on weekends and summers working at the lumber yard. That enabled me to afford my university fees,” he recalled. While at the medical school, he attended one of the dances and met a young high school Latin and French teacher who happened to attend the dance. Mary Ann Demianiuk and Vladimir were married in 1967, a year after his graduation from medical school. Following his graduation in medicine from the University of Toronto, he went on to further training in London England and Copenhagen Denmark. He is now the Professor of Neurology and distinguished University Professor at the University of Western Ontario in London. Dr. Hachinski is known worldwide for his work in creat- ing the world’s first stroke unit He has written 17 books on various aspects of neurology and authored or co-authored hundreds of articles for leading “I often come back to Port Perry and spend time with my mother...” Dr. Vladimir Hachinski medical journals. In 2008 he received the Order of Canada for his work. is presently the editor-in-chief of Stroke Journal the leading journal in its field. He has recently worked with his daughter Larissa in producing a book entitled “Brain Attack!” Vladimir and his wife also have two sons; Vladimir jr, a teecoentnsaontngs consultant, and Eric, a concert piani Dr. Hachinski al takes time to frequently visit Port Perry. “I often come back to Port Perry to spend time with my mother,” he says. She still lives in the home which the family bought in 1959.” He contin- ued; “ The town has changed significantly over the past few years. It has become very “boutiquey” if there is such a word. This is not a criticism but an observation. It has evolved quite tastefully,” he adds. When asked about the importance of neurology today he responded, “It is the study of the brain from 14 FOCUS - FEBRUARY 2010 that threatens lives, health, and quality of life...” Dr. Vladimir Hachinski In this regard he stated clearly, “It is becoming increas- ingly obvious that we have to change our lifestyle here in Canada, and in North America. We live in a time when we don’t exercise as a routine of our daily lives. I don’t mean go- ing to the gym, I mean exercising during our work schedule, walking to and from work and other activi- ties. | applaud the European cities that have developed extensive pedestrian ar- eas for their citizens.” He continued, “Another serious problem we have in the western world is that we have so much fat content junk food and so much of our every day food has high levels of salt and calories. Unfor- tunately fast foods are cheap and readily avail- able whereas Dr. Viadimir Hachinsky is seen above with his mother Vera, who has lived in the family home on Perry Street, Port Perry, since the family moved here in 1959.