Luanne Metz
Luanne Metz is a Canadian politician and clinical neurologist and researcher. She was elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Varsity in the 2023 Alberta general election. She is known for her work in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS) and has been recognized globally as an expert in the field. Education and career 
Metz received her MD from the University of Calgary in 1983. She then completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Toronto and a residency in neurology at the University of Calgary. She also completed a fellowship in MS/neuroimmunology at the University of Calgary. Metz has been a member of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences within the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine and has held several positions within the department, including MS Clinic director and Section Chief of Neurology. She is recognized for her work in developing the Calgary MS Clinic and for her development of a bench-to-bedside translational research program. She has conducted research on a variety of topics related to MS, including clinical trial design, the development of novel therapies, and the study of oral corticosteroids and vitamin D.

Recognition and awards 
Metz has been recognized globally as an expert in MS and has published extensively on the topic. She has also received several grants for her research and has led over 50 industry-sponsored clinical trials. She has served on several international data and safety monitoring boards and has designed and completed her own investigator-initiated studies. In 2015, she was awarded the Alberta Medal of Distinguished Service for her contributions to the medical profession and the people of Alberta. Political career 
In December 2021, Metz announced that she would be running as the NDP candidate in the upcoming provincial election for the Calgary-Varsity district. She decided to run for office after becoming upset with the UCP's push to privatize healthcare. NDP Leader Rachel Notley and the three current members of the Calgary NDP Caucus attended a press conference announcing Metz's candidacy. In the election, she won the seat, defeating incumbent and former Minister of Health Jason Copping. Electoral history

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Living people
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Canadian neurologists
Alberta New Democratic Party MLAs
Women MLAs in Alberta
21st-century Canadian politicians
21st-century Canadian women politicians
Politicians from Calgary
University of Calgary alumni
University of Toronto alumni