Vale Ivor Barry Pless

Our friend and colleague Dr. Ivan Barry Pless, the founding editor of Injury Prevention, died on 1 August 2023. A paediatrician, epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus at McGill University, Barry was a tireless advocate for children’s health with a lifetime of professional achievement. A beautiful and accomplished writer his curriculum vitae ran more than 100 pages and he continued editing and reviewing scientific articles to the end. In addition to hundreds of academic articles and books, he wrote a memoir of his life (Barry’s Bits), a collection of stories (Did I Ever Tell You?) and several children’s books. Dozens of letters to the editor reflected his commitment to community and strong opinions. He loved music and art. He played the clarinet, sang with great enthusiasm (but badly) and diligently tried to learn to play the piano at the age of 85. In recognition of his major contributions to public health,...
Source: Injury Prevention - Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Tags: Special feature Source Type: research