Sunita Misra
About Sunita Misra
Sunita Misra serves as the Medical Director at Neurelis, Inc. since 2020, following her tenure as an Instructor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and as a Pediatric Epilepsy Attending Physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
Work at Neurelis
Sunita Misra has been serving as the Medical Director at Neurelis, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she oversees medical operations and contributes to the development of innovative treatment solutions. Her expertise in pediatrics and pharmacology supports the company's mission to improve the lives of patients with epilepsy.
Education and Expertise
Sunita Misra earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Emory University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She then attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, obtaining her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from 2002 to 2010, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology from 2004 to 2008. This extensive education underpins her expertise in pediatric medicine and pharmacology.
Background
Before joining Neurelis, Sunita Misra worked as an Instructor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Pediatric Epilepsy Attending Physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago during the same period, where she focused on the management and treatment of pediatric epilepsy.
Professional Experience
Sunita Misra has accumulated significant experience in pediatric medicine. Her roles at both Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago involved direct patient care and education, enhancing her skills in managing complex pediatric cases. This experience informs her current position at Neurelis.