Christen Shoesmith, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor of Neurology, Western University
Office: London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital
Phone: 519-663-3597
Secretary: Connie Feke
Bio Sketch
Dr. Shoesmith earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Winnipeg in 1996 and her MD from the University of Manitoba in 2000. She is the President-Elect of CALS (Canada ALS Reasearch Network). She completed her neurology residency at Western University in 2005. From 2005 to 2007, Dr. Shoesmith completed a neuromuscular clinical fellowship with a specific focus on treatment and care of ALS patients at Western University. Her fellowship was sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
In 2007, Dr. Shoesmith joined Dr. Michael Strong in the London Motor Neuron Diseases Clinic, where she focuses on conducting clinical trials in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / Lou Gehrig's disease). She also has a general neuromuscular clinic and an EMG clinic. In 2010, Dr. Shoesmith became the Motor Neuron Diseases Clinic Director. Dr. Shoesmith is actively involved in teaching of residents and medical students. She is the neuromuscular education coordinator for residents and fellows. She is also a co-director of the neurosciences curriculum for medical students at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
Research
Dr. Shoesmith's main research interests are in the field of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). She is particularly interested in clinical trials evaluating treatments to improve prognosis in ALS and treatments that ameliorate symptoms in ALS. In addition, she is interested in evaluating prognostic factors in ALS and risk factors for developing ALS.
Medical Interests
Clinical Trials, Motor Neuron Diseases, Neuromuscular Disorders in Pregnancy
Honours and Awards
- 2021, Schulich Excellence in Education Award for Undergraduate Education
- 2021, Hippocratic Council Basic Science Teaching Award
- 2012, Teaching Honour Roll Certificate, Western University Students' Council
- 2011, Van Praet Family Award in ALS
- 2009, Teaching Honour Roll Certificate, Western University Students' Council
- 2008, Teaching Honour Roll Certificate, Western University Students' Council
- 2006, Teaching Honour Roll Certificate, Western University Students' Council
- 2005, Teaching Honour Roll Certificate, Western University Students' Council
- 2004, Teaching Honour Roll Certificate, Western University Students' Council
Publications
News
- Dr. Christen Shoesmith – ALS Best Practice Recommendations - ALS Canada
- What is ALS? - SnapHealth
- Investigators receive part of ALS Canada $15M donation - ONDRI
Social Media Coverage
What are Best Practice Recommendations & how can they benefit Canadians with ALS? Dr. Christen Shoesmith explains: https://t.co/AxNiXEwuvY pic.twitter.com/lWhIao19xy
— ALS Canada (@ALSCanada) August 4, 2017