Scott McLeod

Dr. Scott McLeod

MD, MEd, FRCPC
Pronouns: he/him

Positions

Clinical Associate Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Child Health & Wellness Researcher

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

Contact information

Web presence

Phone number

Office: 403.955.7578

Location

Office: ACH C4-344

Research

Areas of Research

Brain Injury, Child Development, Neurodevelopment, Preterm Birth

 

My research is centered around early detection and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders, especially cerebral palsy (CP).  Evolving methods of early detection such as movement assessments paired with advanced neuroimaging techniques are allowing for earlier diagnosis.  One of the major questions which still needs to be answered is whether we can take advantage of early neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to change and adapt during development) to improve patient outcomes for those with CP.  

Currently, with co-investigators, I am looking at understanding the utility of the Generalized Movement Assessment to allow for early diagnosis of CP and the barriers that currently exist to diagnosing CP earlier.

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