Jodie Roberts

Dr. Jodie Roberts serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. She is also a Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and practices as a Neurologist & Neuroimmunologist specializing in multiple sclerosis, neurosarcoidosis, and autoimmune encephalitis.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, University of Calgary (2011)
• Master of Science in Epidemiology, University of Calgary (2017)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Calgary (2017)

Dr. Roberts' research integrates neuroepidemiology with health services research, applying causal inference methodologies to large administrative and clinical datasets. Her work examines disease patterns, treatment effectiveness, and healthcare delivery for autoimmune neurological conditions, with particular focus on multiple sclerosis and related disorders. This approach bridges population health with clinical neurology to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (2022)

As an educator, Dr. Roberts created a nationwide neuroimmunology seminar series for trainees and holds editorial positions with the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences and Neurology Clinical Practice. She actively mentors graduate students interested in epidemiology and health services research within neurology, emphasizing rigorous analytical approaches and clinical relevance.