Ronald B Postuma

Ronald B Postuma, MD, is a clinical researcher and movement disorders neurologist at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), affiliated with McGill University. He serves as Director of the Division of Neurology at the MUHC and specializes in Parkinson's disease, focusing on early detection, non-motor symptoms, and novel treatments for sleep disorders. His work bridges clinical practice and research, contributing to educational initiatives like the National Residents Course in movement disorders and the Movement Disorders Society's executive committees.

• Education:
  • Medical Degree, University of Manitoba (1995)
  • Clinical Research Fellowship with Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba and University of Melbourne (1995–1999)
  • Neurology Fellowship, McGill University (1999–2002)
  • MSc in Epidemiology, McGill University (2004–2006)
• Research Focus:
  • Early-stage Parkinson's disease detection
  • Impact of non-motor symptoms on disease subtypes
  • Therapies for non-motor manifestations (e.g., sleep disorders)
• Leadership:
  • Co-directs the National Residents Course in movement disorders
  • Co-chair of the MDS task force on the definition of Parkinson’s disease