In Memoriam: Paula Coutinho (1941 –2022), a pioneer in neurogenetics

Paula Coutinho, MD, PhD, clinical neurologist, professor and researcher, a major figure in neurogenetics and leader in world neurology, passed away, at the age of 80. Maria Paula Mour ão do Amaral Coutinho (Fig. 1) was born at Macieira de Cambra (10 August 1941). She graduated from the School of Medicine (FMUP), University of Porto, with high grades (18/20, 1966). She then made most of her carrier (from intern and resident, to specialist and chief-of service) at Hospital Geral d e Santo António (HGSA, now CHUdSA), Porto, from 1967 to 1998.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research