Biography:

Dr Simone Ardern-Holmes is a Paediatric Neurologist at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental delay, epilepsy, neurocutaneous syndromes, and other neurogenetic disorders. She trained at The Children’s Hospital Boston along with other Harvard Medical School affiliated centres, and has been awarded a PhD from The University of Sydney, based on extensive and original research on neurocutaneous disorders, novel treatment approaches, and impact on quality of life. Dr Ardern-Holmes participates in international research and education collaborations, and is an active mentor and teacher in professional ethics of medicine.