Editorial
Alan Baron: A pioneer in translational science
Michael Perone,
Dean C. Williams, Mark Galizio,
Corresponding Author
Michael Perone
West Virginia University
Corresponding Author: Michael Perone, Dept. of Psychology, West Virginia University, 53 Campus Dr., Morgantown, WV 26506–6040; [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorMichael Perone,
Dean C. Williams, Mark Galizio,
Corresponding Author
Michael Perone
West Virginia University
Corresponding Author: Michael Perone, Dept. of Psychology, West Virginia University, 53 Campus Dr., Morgantown, WV 26506–6040; [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 19 January 2017
This article is dedicated to the memory and enduring legacy of Alan Baron, our teacher and mentor, colleague and friend. We thank the authors whose scientific papers constitute this special issue in Alan's honor.
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