Theodore D. Melnechuk
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Ted contributed much to the neuroscience community through his friendships and editorial participation for The Neurosciences: A Study Program, the Macy Conferences, and several journals. He died March 1, 2017 at the age of 89 in Amherst, MA. A celebration is scheduled for June 10 at 1 p.m. at the South Congregational Church in Amherst, MA. He was friends with most of the major neuroscientists of his time.