New Study to Raise Profile of SCN8A-related Epilepsy

New study to raise profile of SCN8A-related disorders Children’s National is proud to share that they have launched a 6-month pilot research program to evaluate and improve education and access to care for SCN8A-related epilepsy. Due to advances in genetic testing, more patients with SCN8A mutations and other rare genetic epilepsies are being discovered all the time. The research for the pilot program is being led by John Schreiber, M.D. Dr. Schreiber will help to develop a more focused effort to provide families and clinicians with the Clinician Information and Reference Guide that was created by The Cute Syndrome Foundation. The goal of the information is to provide families and clinicians with a guide to remove barriers to access expert care.

Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth Micro-preemies who primarily consume breast milk have significantly higher levels of metabolites important for brain growth and development, according to sophisticated imaging conducted by an interdisciplinary research team at Children’s National. Early lipids in micropreemies’ diets can boost brain growth New research shows that dietary lipids, already an important source of energy for tiny preemies, also provide a much-needed brain boost by significantly increasing global brain volume as well as increasing volume in regions involved in motor activities and memory. Pediatric neurologists get a primer on the state of ASD research and care Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) took center stage for the afternoon sessions of the annual Pediatric Neurology Update in April. The meeting, hosted by the Center for Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine at Children’s National, brings together 150-plus pediatric neurologists each year to discuss critical research and clinical care of pediatric neurological conditions. Children’s National and Johnson & Johnson launch JLABS In April, Children’s National and Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC announced a collaboration to launch JLABS @ Washington, DC, a 32,000-square foot facility that will be located at the new Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus. The new site will serve as an incubator for pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer and health technology companies.

Upcoming Events American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition October 25-29, 2019 New Orleans, Louisiana The Fourth International Symposium on the Fetal Brain  November 21-22, 2019 Washington, DC Copyright © 2019, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Children's National 111 Michigan Ave NW Washington, District of Columbia 20010