Approximately 460,000 children are living with active epilepsy, a neurological condition that can cause seizures that strike at any time. They may miss school, sports, and other treasured childhood experiences. Some grow out of the condition or manage it with medication or other therapies, but too many will struggle with symptoms into adulthood.
Juliet Knowles, MD, PhD, has dedicated her career to helping children with epilepsy. As a physician-scientist, she works with patients in the clinic and researchers in the lab. She’s determined to understand how epilepsy affects the brain and use that knowledge to invent better therapies for kids. Many of her innovative research initiatives have been funded through the Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI), which is fueled by gifts to the Children’s Fund.
“I’m humbled and inspired every day by the courage I witness in children dealing with epilepsy, and in their families,” says Dr. Knowles.
Dr. Knowles is also committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists and clinicians. She is a faculty mentor in MCHRI’s DRIVE in Research Pathway Program, a 10-week summer immersive research and training program for Stanford undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds, and many are from low-income families or the first in their family to attend college.
Your gifts empower Dr. Knowles to invest in the future of children’s health—through epilepsy research and mentoring tomorrow’s leaders. Thank you!
