Head of Neurology Department, paediatric neurologist, Principal Investigator/Sub - Investigators
Dr Webster is a paediatric neurologist with an interest in neurogenetic, neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders. After completing his neurology training he undertook research at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the Montreal Neurological Institute investigating developmental and functional outcomes in neurodevelopmental disorders. Richard is particularly interested in the impact of neurological disease on a child’s development. Richard is the author of 72 peer reviewed articles and two book chapters. His current research relates to the biology and management of PNPO deficiency and clinical trials in neuromuscular disease. Richard has been a paediatric neurologist within the Neurology department at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead since 2004 and is currently Head of Department. He has been part of the Neurogenetics service at the Children’s Hospital since 2007 and is a member of the Kids Neuroscience Centre. He was previously the Chief Executive Officer of the Australia and Zealand Child Neurology Society.