Advisory Board Committee

Dr. Nicholas Sader is a PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at the University of Calgary who completed his Bachelor of Science degree and Doctor of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. He recently defended his MSc in Clinical Epidemiology under the supervision of Dr. Jay Riva-Cambrin and Dr. Keith Yeates while enrolled in the Clinical Investigator program at the University of Calgary. His research looks at the largest prospective, concurrent cohort of children with a concussion to date, including advanced neuroimaging. Specifically, if a novel MRI technique called quantitative susceptibility mapping can help diagnose and predict concussion recovery in children. The study’s results will provide insights into how mild TBI affects brain structure and help promote advances in clinical care for children with a concussion by facilitating diagnosis and recovery prediction. He plans to pursue a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery after completing his residency. He aspires to contribute as a neurosurgeon-scientist pushing the boundaries of concussion and pediatric neurosurgery research leading to improved patient care.