Omar Khwaja

Omar Khwaja is a highly experienced medical professional serving as Chief Medical Officer at VectivBio AG and SMA Foundation, and as an Honorary Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Barts Health NHS Trust. With a robust background in pediatric neurology, Omar has held significant roles, including Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D at Voyager Therapeutics, Inc., and Global Head of Neuroscience Translational Medicine and Rare Diseases at Roche. Educational credentials include degrees from the University of Cambridge, Harvard Medical School, and membership in the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Additionally, Omar is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and has contributed to various scientific advisory bodies, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing the field of neurology.