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Terence Arthur Ketter, a prominent figure in the field of psychiatry, passed away on November 1 at the age of 74 due to complications from atypical Parkinson’s disease. Ketter was surrounded by his wife and medical school friends at the time of his passing.
Ketter was known for founding the Bipolar Disorders Clinic at Stanford Medicine in 1995, where he made significant contributions to research and treatment for bipolar and other mood disorders. His work received international recognition.
“Terry was a leader in his field and will be deeply missed by the Stanford Medicine community,” said Lloyd Minor, MD, dean of the Stanford School of Medicine. “His work will live on through his impact on patient treatment and fostering the next generation of psychiatric experts.”
Ketter authored over 450 scientific articles and book chapters and edited two books focused on bipolar disorder treatment. Alan Schatzberg, MD, praised him as "one of the real national and international players in bipolar disorder," noting Ketter's passion for studying mood disorders.
Ketter's influence extended beyond research; he trained many future leaders in psychiatry from around the world. Po Wang, MD, highlighted Ketter's generosity as a mentor who shared project ideas freely with colleagues.
Born near Toronto in 1950, Ketter initially pursued mathematics before turning to medicine after becoming interested in mental health care during travels in Southeast Asia. He sold a jewelry business to finance his medical education at the University of Toronto.
After completing residency at UCSF, Ketter worked with Robert Post at NIMH studying brain imaging related to bipolar disorder. His diverse skills contributed to advancements in therapeutic interventions for mood disorders.
In retirement since 2017, Ketter traveled extensively with his wife Nzeera Ketter. He continued to explore cultural interests alongside professional pursuits until his death.
A memorial service is scheduled for February 16 at Stanford Faculty Club. The family requests donations be made to support neurological research instead of flowers.
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