Epilepsy Awareness Day: Kelly's Conversation With Children's National And Her Family's Journey
Kelly Collis' son was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) four years ago and he is thriving as a teenager thanks to the incredible team at Children’s National. Kelly along with Children’s National hosted a panel discussion with experts about their efforts to transform epilepsy care and treat the whole child through psychological care and cutting-edge surgical treatments. Also discussed how we can remove the stigma often associated with Epilepsy. They shared insights from genetics and the latest advances in epilepsy research.
The event featured:
Madison Berl, PhD
Neuropsychologist and Director of Research, Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program
Chima Oluigbo, MD Attending Neurosurgeon and Expert in Pediatric Epilepsy Neurosurgery
John Schreiber, MD Director of the Epilepsy Genetics Program and Medical Director, Electroencephalography
Dr. William Gaillard, Chief of the Divisions of Child Neurology, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology and Past President of the American Epilepsy Society
Each year on March 26, World Purple Day® presents advocates with an opportunity to raise critical awareness about epilepsy.
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