August 2, 2002

Steven F. Ronner, PhD, an MGH assistant neurophysiologist, died July 1 after a long battle with a neurologic illness. He was 55. Ronner's career at the MGH spanned more than 22 years. Robert Martuza, MD, chief of Neurosurgery, says, "Steve was known as an innovative neurophysiologist and developed monitoring techniques that improved the quality of patient care at the MGH. He was a dedicated and well-respected member of the MGH community."