[visionlist] In Memory of Dr. Luminita Tarita-Nistor

[MiYoung Kwon]

Dear all,  

We are deeply saddened to share that Dr. Luminita (Lumi) Tarita-Nistor, a brilliant and compassionate vision scientist at the Krembil Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, passed away yesterday after bravely facing terminal cancer. She was widely respected for her meticulous research on visual function and eye movements in individuals with central vision loss, as well as for her unwavering commitment to visual rehabilitation for those with visual impairments.
 
Lumi was not only an exceptional scientist, but also a deeply kind and thoughtful friend. Her radiant smile and generous spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Gordon Legge and I feel incredibly fortunate to have known her. 

She is survived by her beloved husband, Teo; her daughter, Gina; and her cherished bunny, Pumpkin.
 
In honor of Lumi’s memory—and in support of a cause close to her heart—please consider donating to cancer research through the link below:

https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.personalCampaign&participantID=22486
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She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
 
We’d also like to give a special thanks to Jeff, Christopher, and David for taking on the important role of running CVNet, which holds our community together in moments like this.
 
Warmly, 

MiYoung and Gordon

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MiYoung Kwon, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology, Northeastern University
125 Nightingale Hall, 360 Huntington Ave. | Boston, MA 02115
Lab website: https://kwonlab.sites.northeastern.edu
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