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New drug pathway linked with tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a neurological disorder causing non-cancerous tumors, called cortical tubers, to grow throughout the brain and …Read More
Going into science: Women scientists at Boston Children’s offer advice to girls
In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), we invited women scientists at all …Read More
Jason: My remarkable journey
Most people associate the city of Boston with the Red Sox or the Patriots. I, however, cannot help but associate it …Read More
My journey from patient to employee
When I was 13 years old, I remember eating my breakfast and next thing I knew, my mom was repeatedly …Read More
Giving back: Cole’s ‘Socks for Smiles’
When Cole was 10, he experienced his first seizure. Two years later, he has multiple seizures a day and is …Read More
Staff spotlight: Meet genetic counselor Beth Rosen Sheidley
In honor of Genetic Counselor Awareness Day, we sat down with Beth Rosen Sheidley, MS, CGC, co-director of the Epilepsy Genetics Program at …Read More
Libby’s story: Finding a surgical path to seizure control
Seven years ago, while my husband was visiting his parents in Washington, D.C., I traveled with our 3-year-old daughter, Libby, …Read More
Amelia makes a special connection with her EEG tech
Amelia arrived at Boston Children’s Hospital in August with a present in her small hands. The gift was for one …Read More
Finding the best care for Zeeva
When our 8-year-old daughter, Zeeva, giggles and runs in her walker to the swing set, it’s like watching pure childhood …Read More
My life as a seizure alert dog
I’m Alo, a seizure alert dog. The story of how I got my name is pretty funny. Liyana, my best …Read More