Seth Climans

Seth Climans is an Assistant Professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, cross-appointed to the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences and the Department of Oncology’s Division of Medical Oncology. His work bridges neurology and neuro-oncology, focusing on clinical research at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES). He completed medical training at Queen’s University, neurology residency at Western University, and a neuro-oncology fellowship at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, alongside an MSc in Health Services Research from the University of Toronto.

• Education: MD, Queen’s University
• Neurology Residency, Western University
• MSc in Health Services Research, University of Toronto

His research explores tumor-related epilepsy, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in neuro-oncology, and pneumocystis pneumonia prophylaxis for glioma patients. He investigates methylation profiles in glioblastoma, financial aid trends via GoFundMe, and treatment strategies for BRAF-mutated gliomas and medulloblastoma. His work emphasizes patient-reported outcomes and health services research.

Recent publications highlight clinical trials in neuro-oncology, molecular profiling of brain tumors, and paraneoplastic syndromes. His studies analyze the intersection of neurology, oncology, and public health, often incorporating health services research and patient-centric care models.

Labs/teams: Collaborates with Canadian AYA neuro-oncology networks and ICES on national program development and molecular tumor boards.