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.[1]

Luanne Metz
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Varsity
Assumed office
May 29, 2023
Preceded byJason Copping
Personal details
Political partyAlberta New Democratic Party

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5] In the election, she won the seat, defeating incumbent and former Minister of Health Jason Copping.[6]

Electoral history
2023 Alberta general election: Calgary-Varsity
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticLuanne Metz13,44958.27+14.83
United ConservativeJason Copping9,37740.63-5.53
Wildrose Loyalty CoalitionOaklan Davidsen1410.61–
Solidarity MovementKent Liang1120.49–
Total valid votes 23,07998.96–
Rejected and declined 2431.04
Turnout 23,32270.65
Eligible electors 33,010
New Democratic gain from United Conservative Swing +10.18
Source(s)
Source: Elections Alberta[7]

References
  1. "Alberta election 2023 results: Calgary-Varsity | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  2. "DCNS | Metz, Luanne". Cumming School of Medicine. 2019-06-28. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  3. "Luanne Marie Metz". scholar.google.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  4. Choudhury, Parichita (September 2019). "Luanne Metz: Canadian Leader in Neurology". Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 46 (5): 621–622. doi:10.1017/cjn.2019.245. ISSN 0317-1671.
  5. "Dr. Luanne Metz will run in Calgary-Varsity". Alberta's NDP. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  6. Aldrich, Josh (May 30, 2023). "Smith loses several big names in election despite earning majority". Calgary Herald. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  7. "25 - Calgary-Varsity". officialresults.elections.ab.ca. Elections Alberta. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
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