Dr. med. Lara Diem is a senior neurologist and Head of Epileptology at the Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne. She specializes in neuroimmunology and epileptology, with a strong focus on both clinical research and patient care, particularly in multiple sclerosis and post-COVID syndrome. Dr. Diem is co-leads the medical Post-COVID-19 working group of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) and the Swiss Medical Association (FMH). Her research primarily investigates the safety and efficacy of immunomodulatory therapies, fatigue in multiple sclerosis and post-COVID-19, as well as sex-specific differences in neurology. She has authored numerous scientific publications and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring young researchers.