Maryam Oskoui
Dr. Maryam Oskoui is a pediatric neurologist and Full Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology and Neurosurgery. She is a recipient of a Distinguished Research Scholar award from the FRQ-S. Dr Oskoui is a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, and is an investigator in several clinical trials in pediatric neuromuscular disorders. She is a long-standing methodologist for the American Academy of Neurology Guideline Development Committee, advancing evidence-based approaches to improve the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological disorders worldwide.
Dr.Oskoui's research integrates population-based epidemiology, clinical registries, patient partnership and clinical trials to better understand disease trajectories, evaluate innovative therapies, and improve outcomes for children with neuromotor disorders. Her work spans the continuum from evidence generation to implementation, with a focus on ensuring that therapeutic advances translate into meaningful improvements in clinical care.
Keywords: Pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders, rare diseases, spinal muscular atrophy, clinical trials, registry, neurodevelopmental disorders, cerebral palsy, genomics, evidence-based medicine.