<figure><img src="image_1.png" /><figcaption>Flavio Aloe</figcaption></figure>

(1959-2011)

It is with profound sadness and grief that we commu-
nicate the loss of the neurologist Flavio Sadurny de Aloe,
which have occurred in 25th April, 2011, in São Paulo. The
Brazilian Academy of Neurology and Brazilian Sleep So-
ciety lost one of the most active members. It is quite diffi-
cult to describe the physician, the professor and the friend
who has contributed so much to the Sleep Medicine edu-
cation in Brazil. Flavio died when he was 51 years old, at
the peak of his brilliant career.

Born in 28th December, 1959, in São Paulo, he graduated in Medicine from the University of São Paulo São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP) in 1985. Since then he joined the Department of Neurology, FMUSP, completing his medical residency in 1990. Next he went to New York, where he was a fellow in Sleep Medicine for two years (1990-1992) at the renowned Montefiore Hospital Medical Center - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with Dr. Michael Thorpy.

In 1994 he joined the Interdepartmental Center for
Sleep Medicine of FMUSP, acting since then as a teach-
er in Sleep Medicine and Polysomnography for medical
residents and fellows in the Neurology and Psyquiatry
Department.

Well-educated, competent and serious, he was always
available to help his colleagues who wanted to discuss
cases with sleep disorders. To his patients he has given
his best. He also participated in the creation of the Sleep
Department of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology.

Flavio also had numerous friends and colleagues
abroad and was very well regarded in the International
Sleep Community. His enthusiasm, dedication, work ethic
and commitment will always be remembered by all those
who knew him professionally and personally.

In his personal life, he was a dedicated Father and son,
being always an example for those who worked with him.
Together with his family, we share the immense sadness
of his loss. The Brazilian Neurology community lost a big
name and we have lost a friend and a collaborator, which
will always inspire us.

Rosana S.C. Alves

Rosa Hasan

Stella A.Tavares