In memory of Patrick Sourander (1917-1993)

Patrick Sourander was the Professor of Neuropathology at the University of Göteborg, Sweden, who died on September 28, 1993. His scientific interests focused on metabolic disturbances, in particular leucodystrophies, lipidosis and the consequences of malnutrition. He was the co-discoverer of an inherited cerebrovascular disease now termed CADASIL (cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leuokoencephalopathy). Earlier than many contemporary neuropathologists, Patrick Sourander realized the potential of a close cooperation between basic neurobiology and clinical investigations. As a founding member of the International Society of Neuropathology, Patrick held the office of Vice-President during 1974-1978 and was the President of the Xth International Congress of Neuropathology held in Stockholm, in 1986.