A $2 million dollar gift has been given to Ohio State Medical Center in support of neuroscience research, which involves surgery of the brain, nervous system and spinal cord. The gift was given in memory of the late Dr. William E. Hunt, former chief of the division of neurosurgery of the medical center.The endowment was made from the Charlotte Curtis Hunt Charitable Trust in the name of the late Mrs. Hunt, a former editor of the New York Times, who had talked about this gift with trustees before her death.”The trustees made the decision to make the allocation of the funds match the Hunts’ wishes,” said Victoria DuLuca, director of development at OSU Medical Center. “Dr. Hunt was a leader at the medical center for many years. He had a great love for neurosurgery and neuroscience research. This gift fits well with his love for learning.”The original $2 million will generate income over time, which will be contributed to the university annually, including $100,000 in the first year. “We use only the income from the money. It will continue to grow over time and will permanently provide support,” DeLuca said.While at OSU, Hunt compiled a long list of accomplishments, and much respect for his research. Hunt’s study of a nerve-related eye disorder was subsequently named after him. “Dr. Hunt is considered a pioneer of neurosurgery and neuroscience research,” DeLuca said.Hunt died in 1999.