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Academic

Academic & Research

Advancing pediatric neurology through clinical expertise, research, and mentorship.

Qualifications

Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology – Ministry of Health Malaysia / The Children’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia

MRCPCH (UK) – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

MBBCh, BAO (Ireland) – National University of Ireland / Penang Medical College

Research Interests

Epilepsy and seizure disorders in children

Neuromuscular diseases (SMA, muscular dystrophy)

Rare pediatric diseases and registry participation

Neurological complications of infectious diseases (COVID‑19, encephalopathy)

Teaching & Mentorship

Dr. Poorani actively mentors medical students and pediatric trainees, contributing to workshops and advisory boards. She is committed to nurturing the next generation of child neurology specialists through hands‑on training and academic guidance.

Academic

Mentoring 20+ Residents Yearly

Key Publications

  • Severe neurological manifestations following COVID‑19 infection in children (Brain and Development, 2023)
  • Management of pediatric patients with spinal muscular atrophy (MMS Malaysia, 2023)
  • Pregnancy and scoliosis in Malaysian children with cerebral palsy (Journal of International Child Neurology, 2022)
  • Factors associated with treatment lag in infantile spasms (Research, 2021)

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