Hena Waseem

Hena Waseem, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at UMass Chan Medical School and the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Her academic background includes a BS in Neurobiological Sciences from the University of Florida, an MPH from Dartmouth College, and an MD from the University of South Florida.

Her research focuses on improving neurological care through innovative interventions such as telemedicine applications in stroke management and epilepsy treatment. Key areas of interest include telehealth strategies for low-resource settings, surgical outcomes for drug-resistant epilepsy, and optimizing communication practices in neurocritical care units.

Waseem has published extensively on topics like laser ablation therapy for epilepsy, parental involvement in pediatric neurosurgery, and the efficacy of telestroke models. Her work bridges clinical practice and public health, emphasizing global health equity and patient-centered care.

• Education:
  • BS Neurobiological Sciences, University of Florida
  • MD, University of South Florida
  • MPH, Dartmouth College
• Awards: None explicitly listed
• Labs/Teams: Affiliated with neurology and neurocritical care teams at UMass Chan Medical School