Claude Lemieux's Brain Donated for CTE Research After NHL Star's Death
The family of former NHL star Claude Lemieux announced they will donate his brain to Boston University's CTE Center for research following his death at age 60. This donation aims to contribute to understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Claude Lemieux’s brain donated to CTE research after NHL star’s death at age of 60
CTE is caused by repeated blows to the head Family choose to donate brain for research Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop. Lemieux died by suicide at age 60 on Thursday, according to authorities, after earlier in the week serving as the Montreal Canadiens’ torchbearer before a playoff game. He played near...
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Read full article →Claude Lemieux's family to donate his brain to CTE research
Four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux died suddenly at the age of 60. His family is donating his brain to science for CTE research.
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