Carme Fons

Dr. Carme Fons is a specialist in pediatric neurology and epileptology at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. She completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in fetal and neonatal care at Boston Children’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard University. Dr. Fons holds a PhD from the University of Barcelona and investigates genetically-based neurological disorders.

Specialization and Diagnostic Focus

Dr. Fons treats children with neurological conditions, focusing on epilepsy. She uses Electroencephalography (EEG) to analyze brain activity in pediatric patients. This tool helps identify electrical disturbances in the brain. The doctor also performs video-EEG monitoring to record brain waves and physical behavior simultaneously for diagnosis.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Fons conducts research on genetically-based minority neurological disorders. She has participated in several national and European research projects. Additionally, the doctor presents findings through oral communications and posters at international conferences. She also authors papers for peer-reviewed scientific journals to share her clinical data.

Teaching Roles

At the University of Barcelona, Dr. Fons serves as a:

• Lecturer in the Master’s Degree Course in Pediatric Neurology.
• Clinical lecturer for undergraduate medical students.

Education and Training

• 2010–2011 — Fetal–Neonatal Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University, USA.
• 2010 — PhD in Medicine, University of Barcelona (UB).
• 2006 — Master’s degree in Neuropediatrics, University of Barcelona (UB).
• 2005 — Specialist in Pediatrics, Lozano–Blesa University Clinical Hospital, Zaragoza.
• 2000 — Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Rovira & Virgili University (URV).