Candace Pert

American neuroscientist (1946-2013).

Born June 26th, 1946 in New York City, Manhattan.

Died September 12th, 2013 at 67 years old in Potomac. [ref]

Occupations
neuroscientist, pharmacist, pharmacologist
Wikipedia

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche