Small Brains, Big Dreams

Drawing on eight decades of learning. Dr. Mark Scher shares his thoughts on the importance of staying curious, acknowledging and understanding disparity, and the power of an interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Mark Scher studied fetal/neonatal neurology (FNN) at the University of Rochester, followed by four years at SUNY/Downstate Medical School. He completed his pediatrics residency at Cornell/New York Hospital Pediatrics, followed by a neurology/pediatric neurology/neurophysiology fellowship at t

The daughter of two physicians, Dr. Gerda Meijler knew from a young age she would also pursue a career in medicine. She began her studies in pediatrics, then shifted to focus on neonatology after experiencing the premature birth of her twins. Decades of students have learned the art of cranial ultrasound under the guidance of Dr. Meijler, who is also a prolific author who values cross-discipline learning. Dr. Gerda Meijler MD, PhD recently retired from the Isala Women and Children’s Hospital, Z

There’s a clear theme in the life and work of Dr. Khorshid Mohammad: no challenge is too large to face. Known for his innovation as both a scientist and as an educator, Dr. Mohammad is quick to share how others impacted his approach to life and learning and what he hopes others will take from those experiences. Dr. Khorshid Mohammad (MD, MSc, FABP, FRCP (Edin)) is a Staff Neonatologist at Alberta Health Services, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine,

Season Two of Small Brains, Big Dreams continues our conversations around mentorship with leading neurologists from around the world. Dr. Lina Chalak has many accomplishments and accolades in her biography, but she’s quick to point out the award from UT Southwestern celebrating her work as a mentor holds a special place of honor for her. Listen as she shares her ‘why’ and encourages you to do the same. Dr. Lina Chalak (MD, MSCS) is the founding director of both the Neurointensive Care program a

Professor Emeritus Dr. Linda de Vries has watched the field of pediatric neurology grow from the early use of ultrasounds to cutting edge hypothermic procedures. She predicts an increasing use of AI matched with a holistic view of medicine, guided by the mentorship of many in the field.

Professor Emeritus Dr. Linda de Vries has watched the field of pediatric neurology grow from the early use of ultrasounds to cutting edge hypothermic procedures. She predicts an increasing use of AI matched with a holistic view of medicine, guided by the mentorship of many in the field.