The AACPDM Welcomes Dr. Laurie Glader as New President
For Immediate Release:
Milwaukee, WI., December 9, 2024 - The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) is pleased to announce, Laurie Glader, MD, as the 2024-2025 President.
AACPDM President (2023-24), M. Wade Shrader, MD, from Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, states, “Laurie will do an outstanding job as AACPDM President. Her compassion, understanding, dedication, and extensive experience make her an excellent candidate for this role. Additionally, her ability to maintain valuable connections within the Academy and the broader professional community enhances her esteemed reputation in the field. I truly believe she will have a positive impact on the Academy for many years to come.”
Dr. Laurie Glader is a Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and focuses on the care of children with medical complexity. Since 2020, Dr. Glader has served as Associate Chief of the Division of Complex Care and Director of the Comprehensive Cerebral Palsy Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Prior to this she was on faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School for many years. Dr. Glader co-authored the book Children and Youth with Complex Cerebral Palsy: Care and Management. Her research focuses on educational interventions and curriculum development regarding the care of children with medical complexity, the impact of models of care delivery, and the quality of life for children with CP and related disorders.
"Throughout my career, AACPDM has played a vital role in my personal and professional development. It has offered me numerous opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines and institutions worldwide, which has been incredibly rewarding. I am honored to take on the position of President of this remarkable Academy,” states Dr. Glader.
Dr. Glader has been an active member of the AACPDM since 2004. She has served on several committees and taskforces, including Adapted Sports and Recreation; Complex Care Committee (Founding Chair 2012); Scientific Review Committee, Nominating Committee; and the Care Pathways Taskforce. Dr. Glader has served on the Board of Directors and was a Scientific Co-Chair for the 2022 Annual Meeting.
ABOUT AACPDM:
The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) is an organization made up of over 1,100 healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for individuals with cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities.
What distinguishes AACPDM is the collaborative approach of its members, who work together to establish a global network aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes for patients. Our membership includes pediatricians, neurologists, surgeons, physiatrists, therapists, nurses, special educators, engineers, and scientists.
The mission of the AACPDM is: Empowering and supporting a collaborative multidisciplinary community that:
- Provides accessible and robust scientific education for health professionals and researchers;
- Fosters innovative research as well as its dissemination and implementation; and
- Advocates for equitable access to evidence-based and patient-centered care.
Learn more about our Academy by visiting www.aacpdm.org.
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