Rate My Professor Robert Ouvrier

Professor Ouvrier specializes in the natural history and pathophysiology of peripheral neuropathic conditions, cerebrospinal fluid amino acids, neurotransmitters and drug metabolism in epilepsy, and developing screening protocols for impairments of higher mental function in children. Internationally renowned as a leader in paediatric neurology, he has pioneered neuromuscular research and served as an author and educator. His extensive leadership encompasses President of the International Child Neurology Association, Vice-President (1975-1979), Council Member (1986-1990 and 2006-2014), Chairman of the Executive Committee for the 2nd International Child Neurology Congress in Sydney (1979), and Editor of the ICNA Newsletter (1994-2006). Major honours include Companion of the Order of Australia (AC, 2016) for eminent service to medicine particularly paediatric neurology, Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM, 2004), Frank Ford Award for Lifetime Achievement (ICNA, 2012), 75th Anniversary Award (Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2014), Chevalier de l'Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur (France, 2001), and Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite (France, 1996).