Motor Neuron Diseases Clinic
Description
The London Motor Neuron Diseases Clinic Team is an inter-disciplinary group consisting of neurologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, dietitians and social workers, who have expert knowledge about motor neuron diseases.
The team consists of worldwide leaders in ALS researcher and was the first hospital in Canada to study the impact of this devastating neurological disease on memory and other brain functions.
Training Opportunities
Residents
One of the goals of the Neurology resident program is that residents demonstrate the clinical knowledge and skills needed to diagnose and treat motor neuron disease.
Post-graduate, Graduate, Undergraduate
CNS offers training opportunities for residents in neurodegeneration research. Opportunities for MSc, PhD, and Postdoctoral candidates are also available upon request. Dr. Shoesmith and Dr. Strong act as supervisors to researchers and fellows conducting research on ALS.
Research Opportunities
If you are interested in conducting research in cognitive neurology and/or dementia or are interested in assisting in ongoing research by our faculty, visit their bio pages for information on their specific research interests and how to get in touch.
