Dr. Samuel Ahmadi, MD, PhD, is a Pediatric Neurologist and Clinician-Scientist pursuing patient inspired and patient focused basic and translational research. His focus is precision medicine for rare neurogenetic conditions like Wolfram syndrome. Currently a Fellow-instructor in Pediatric Epilepsy at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Ahmadi brings a multidisciplinary background spanning medicine, basic and translational research, to improve the health and lives of children with neurologic conditions.
A board-certified Child Neurologist, Dr. Ahmadi has distinguished himself through innovative and highly multidisciplinary research. His research has been characterized by developing patient-specific platforms for translational research, leveraging advanced techniques in stem cell modeling and drug discovery.
Dr. Ahmadi has made significant contributions to scientific literature, with publications in prestigious journals. His research has pioneered approaches in electrophysiology, channel function analysis, and personalized drug discovery, particularly in the context of genetic disorders.
His professional achievements include serving as a co-investigator in clinical trials, editorial board memberships in medical journals, and receiving numerous academic awards and accolades. Dr. Ahmadi is committed to advancing understanding of rare neurogenetic conditions and developing targeted therapeutic approaches.
His interdisciplinary approach, combining clinical expertise with advanced research methodologies, positions him at the forefront of precision medicine in pediatric neurology.