Internationally-renowned NZ-born medic was relatively unknown back home
An internationally-renowned neurologist who grew up in New Plymouth became better known overseas where he taught at some of the world’s foremost universities and hospitals.
Derek Denny-Brown was born in Christchurch but went to school at New Plymouth Boys’ High School after his parents moved to the city in 1913.
He is one of several renowned neurologists from the region, including Sir Richard Faull and Jon Simcock, both NPBHS old boys, Auckland neurologist Neil Anderson, who is researching Denny-Brown’s life to write a biography, said.
