In addition to general neurology, the department provides subspecialty care for children with epilepsy, muscle disorders, strokes, genetic conditions affecting the brain, demyelinating disorders including multiple sclerosis, and movement disorders.  

The Uncle Bobs Neurology Fellowship, made possible thanks to the support of Uncle Bobs Club through the Good Friday Appeal, gives junior paediatric neurologists the opportunity to work in this in-demand department. This training experience enables them to develop specific expertise in managing neurological conditions, which make up one third of all paediatric referrals to the RCH. 

Uncle Bobs Club has been supporting the Good Friday Appeal since 1942. They support a number of projects and initiatives at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), including the Uncle Bobs Neurology Fellowship. Each year, the fellowship gives junior paediatric neurologists the opportunity to work in the RCH’s Neurology Clinic. 

The Uncle Bobs Neurology Fellowship has allowed several talented clinicians from across the world to train at the RCH, refining and enhancing their knowledge and skills.  

The 2025 fellow is Dr Olivia-Paris Quinn. She has a special interest in paediatric strokes and is especially inspired by the novel research performed by the RCH in this area of medicine.  

2026 Project update:

The most recently made available updates are as follows:

• In 2024, the program established three new one-year, accredited training positions, offering rotations across multiple departments. This continues to strengthen the RCH’s reputation and is helping attract and develop exceptional clinical talent.
• The Uncle Bob’s Clinical Neurology Fellowship is supporting two advanced trainees through a shared six-month rotation model, Dr Olivia Quinn and Dr Nadia Truong across 2025-2026.
• During their rotations, Dr Truong and Dr Quinn developed core clinical competencies and gained valuable hands-on experience managing acute neurological emergencies, including after-hours care, as well as treating common chronic childhood neurological conditions through weekly outpatient clinics.
• Dr Quinn has a special interest in paediatric strokes and is especially inspired by the novel research performed by the RCH team in this area of medicine.
• Meanwhile, Dr Truong has a special focus on gene therapy as it applies to neurology.
• This fellowship demonstrates the powerful role this program plays in building the future neurological workforce and ensuring high-quality care for the next generation of children.