About
Canada's first female astronaut, she is also the first neurologist in space. She is a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame inductee.
Trivia
She performed experiments in the Spacelab on Space Shuttle mission STS-42.
Before Fame
She studied medicine at McMaster University and earned several other degrees from various universities.
Family Life
She grew up with one sister, Barbara.
Associated With
She and Sally Ride both became known for their work as astronauts.