Lucien J. Rubinstein: enduring contributions to neuro-oncology

Abstract

<jats:p>Dr. Lucien Rubinstein is best remembered for his significant contributions to the field of neuropathology, particularly in the classification of nervous system tumors. His accomplishments in basic neuro-oncology and in the formulation of diagnostic principles reflected a unique talent for synthesizing fundamental clinicopathological concepts based on skillful diagnostic investigation and a thorough understanding of neurobiology. Dr. Rubinstein was the leader in the establishment of cell cultures from central nervous system (CNS) tumors. He meticulously analyzed both light and electron microscopic features of CNS tumors, recorded his findings, and patiently drew sketches to be shared generously with his colleagues and students. As a pioneer in neuropathology, in his work Dr. Rubinstein set the foundation for many enduring concepts in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neurology, and basic tumor biology.</jats:p>

Professor Henry Urich 1916–2015: A London neuropathologist and his Polish heritage

“…Henry moved to London from Bristol in 1959 to take up a post at the London Hospital as Lecturer in Neuropathology at the Institute of Pathology. He worked with Professor Dorothy Russell (1895–1983), 17 the Professor of Morbid Anatomy from 1946 to 1960, and Dr Lucien Rubinstein (1924–1990), 18 both immensely distinguished neuropathologists. MS remembers the formal European accents and demeanour of both Rubinstein and Urich, and Dorothy Russell’s lectures, his teachers of pathology.…”