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Department of Neurology | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Scranton

2009, Scranton, PA

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College

2013, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

2014, Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatric Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2018, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2019, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Neuro-Immunology

Boston Children's Hospital

2020, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

  1. Assessment of Seizure Action Plans in Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus: Focus on Benzodiazepine-Responsive and Resistant Cases. Neurol Clin Pract. 2025 Jun; 15(3):e200449. View Assessment of Seizure Action Plans in Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus: Focus on Benzodiazepine-Responsive and Resistant Cases. Abstract

  2. New onset refractory status epilepticus: Long-term outcomes beyond seizures. Epilepsia. 2025 Apr; 66(4):988-1005. View New onset refractory status epilepticus: Long-term outcomes beyond seizures. Abstract

  3. CIC-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: A Review of the Literature and an Expansion of Genotype and Phenotype. Genes (Basel). 2024 Oct 31; 15(11). View CIC-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: A Review of the Literature and an Expansion of Genotype and Phenotype. Abstract

  4. Current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of Rasmussen syndrome: Results of an international survey. Seizure. 2024 Nov; 122:153-164. View Current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of Rasmussen syndrome: Results of an international survey. Abstract

  5. Isolated Psychiatric Symptoms in Children With Anti-N-Methyl-d Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis. Pediatr Neurol. 2024 Oct; 159:12-15. View Isolated Psychiatric Symptoms in Children With Anti-N-Methyl-d Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis. Abstract

  6. Autoimmune-associated seizure disorders. Epileptic Disord. 2024 Aug; 26(4):415-434. View Autoimmune-associated seizure disorders. Abstract

  7. Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies for Treatment of Seizures in Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalitis and Autoinflammatory/Autoimmune-Associated Epilepsy. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2023 11; 49(4):875-893. View Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies for Treatment of Seizures in Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalitis and Autoinflammatory/Autoimmune-Associated Epilepsy. Abstract

  8. Severe, Refractory Seizures: New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus and Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome. Med Clin North Am. 2024 Jan; 108(1):201-213. View Severe, Refractory Seizures: New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus and Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome. Abstract

  9. MRI Features and Their Association With Outcomes in Children With Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2023 07; 10(4). View MRI Features and Their Association With Outcomes in Children With Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Abstract

  10. Creation of a Novel Child Simulator and Curriculum to Optimize Administration of Seizure Rescue Medication. Simul Healthc. 2024 Oct 01; 19(5):326-332. View Creation of a Novel Child Simulator and Curriculum to Optimize Administration of Seizure Rescue Medication. Abstract

  11. Long-term neuropsychological outcomes in children with febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) treated with anakinra. Front Neurol. 2023; 14:1100551. View Long-term neuropsychological outcomes in children with febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) treated with anakinra. Abstract

  12. Systemic inflammation as a biomarker of seizure propensity and a target for treatment to reduce seizure propensity. Epilepsia Open. 2023 03; 8(1):221-234. View Systemic inflammation as a biomarker of seizure propensity and a target for treatment to reduce seizure propensity. Abstract

  13. Mimics of Pediatric Small Vessel Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System. Ann Neurol. 2023 01; 93(1):109-119. View Mimics of Pediatric Small Vessel Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System. Abstract

  14. Development of a multidisciplinary clinical approach for unexplained regression in Down syndrome. Am J Med Genet A. 2022 08; 188(8):2509-2511. View Development of a multidisciplinary clinical approach for unexplained regression in Down syndrome. Abstract

  15. Identifying Barriers to Care in the Pediatric Acute Seizure Care Pathway. Int J Integr Care. 2022 Jan-Mar; 22(1):28. View Identifying Barriers to Care in the Pediatric Acute Seizure Care Pathway. Abstract

  16. Infantile Hemiconvulsion-Hemiplegia and Epilepsy (IHHE) in a boy with tuberous sclerosis complex. Epilepsy Behav Rep. 2021; 16:100473. View Infantile Hemiconvulsion-Hemiplegia and Epilepsy (IHHE) in a boy with tuberous sclerosis complex. Abstract

  17. Clinical presentation of new onset refractory status epilepticus in children (the pSERG cohort). Epilepsia. 2021 07; 62(7):1629-1642. View Clinical presentation of new onset refractory status epilepticus in children (the pSERG cohort). Abstract

  18. Proposal to optimize evaluation and treatment of Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES): A Report from FIRES workshop. Epilepsia Open. 2021 03; 6(1):62-72. View Proposal to optimize evaluation and treatment of Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES): A Report from FIRES workshop. Abstract

  19. Interleukin-6 Blockade With Tocilizumab in Anakinra-Refractory Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES). Child Neurol Open. 2020 Jan-Dec; 7:2329048X20979253. View Interleukin-6 Blockade With Tocilizumab in Anakinra-Refractory Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES). Abstract

  20. Anakinra usage in febrile infection related epilepsy syndrome: an international cohort. Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2020 12; 7(12):2467-2474. View Anakinra usage in febrile infection related epilepsy syndrome: an international cohort. Abstract

  21. Magnetic resonance imaging-guided laser-induced thermal therapy for functional hemispherotomy in a child with refractory epilepsy and multiple medical comorbidities. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2021 01 01; 27(1):30-35. View Magnetic resonance imaging-guided laser-induced thermal therapy for functional hemispherotomy in a child with refractory epilepsy and multiple medical comorbidities. Abstract

  22. Seizure-related injuries in inadequately treated epilepsy patients: A case-control study. Seizure. 2020 Dec; 83:17-20. View Seizure-related injuries in inadequately treated epilepsy patients: A case-control study. Abstract

  23. Posterior-onset Rasmussen's encephalitis with ipsilateral cerebellar atrophy and uveitis resistant to rituximab. Epilepsy Behav Rep. 2020; 14:100360. View Posterior-onset Rasmussen's encephalitis with ipsilateral cerebellar atrophy and uveitis resistant to rituximab. Abstract

  24. Pharmacotherapy for Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus. CNS Drugs. 2020 01; 34(1):47-63. View Pharmacotherapy for Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus. Abstract

  25. Baseline and outcome assessment in pediatric status epilepticus. Seizure. 2019 May; 68:52-61. View Baseline and outcome assessment in pediatric status epilepticus. Abstract

  26. Towards acute pediatric status epilepticus intervention teams: Do we need "Seizure Codes"? Seizure. 2018 May; 58:133-140. View Towards acute pediatric status epilepticus intervention teams: Do we need "Seizure Codes"? Abstract

  27. Autoimmune Movement Disorders in Children. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2018 04; 25:92-112. View Autoimmune Movement Disorders in Children. Abstract

  28. Rescue Medications in Epilepsy Patients: A Family Perspective. Seizure. 2017 Nov; 52:188-194. View Rescue Medications in Epilepsy Patients: A Family Perspective. Abstract

  29. Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting with Neurological Dysfunction in an Adolescent. Pediatr Neurol. 2016 09; 62:66-70. View Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting with Neurological Dysfunction in an Adolescent. Abstract

  30. An improved phenylarsine oxide-affinity method identifies triose phosphate isomerase as a candidate redox receptor protein. Neurochem Res. 2010 Feb; 35(2):306-14. View An improved phenylarsine oxide-affinity method identifies triose phosphate isomerase as a candidate redox receptor protein. Abstract

  31. Oxidative inhibition of protein phosphatase 2A activity: role of catalytic subunit disulfides. Neurochem Res. 2007 Nov; 32(11):1957-64. View Oxidative inhibition of protein phosphatase 2A activity: role of catalytic subunit disulfides. Abstract

Department of Neurology | Education

Medical School

University of Toronto

2008, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Residency

University of Toronto

2013, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Fellowship

Harvard Medical School

2016, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

Department of Neurology | Education

Undergraduate School

Harvard University

2002, Cambridge, MA

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

2007, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2009, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatric Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2012, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Behavioral Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2014, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

Department of Neurology | Education

Undergraduate School

Hofstra University

1983, Long Island, NY

Medical School

State University of NY at Stony Brook

1987, Stony Brook, NY

Internship

Pediatrics

Schneider Children's Hospital

1988, New Hyde Park, NY

Residency

Pediatrics

Schneider Children's Hospital

1989, New Hyde Park, NY

Fellowship

Pediatric Neurology

Schneider Children's Hospital

1992, New Hyde Park, NY

Department of Neurology | Publications

Department of Neurology | Education

Medical School

Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Leuven

2002, Leuven, Belgium

Residency

Adult Neurology

VU University Medical Center Amsterdam

2003, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Residency

Adult Neurology

Haga Teaching Hospital

2006, Houten, Netherlands

Fellowship

Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2007, Boston, MA

Residency

Child Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2010, Boston, MA

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2011, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Neuroimaging at Neurology (ABPN Neuroscience Track)

Boston Children's Hospital

2012, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

Department of Neurology | Education

Undergraduate School

Harvard University

1999, Cambridge, MA

Medical School

New York Medical College

2005, Valhalla, NY

Graduate School

EdM, Mind, Brain, and Education

Harvard Graduate School of Education

2014, Cambridge, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

2008, Baltimore, MD

Residency

Child Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2012, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Behavioral Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Zuckerman Fellows Program, Public Leadership

Harvard University Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School

2014, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

Department of Neurology | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Graduate School

MPH

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Graduate School

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London, England

Medical School

Oregon Health & Science University

2009, Portland, OR

Residency

Pediatrics

University of Arizona

2011, Tucson, AZ

Residency

Child Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2014, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Epilepsy

Boston Children's Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

Department of Neurology | Education

Medical School

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

1990, Rico de Janeiro, Brazil

Internship

Pediatrics

Massachusetts General Hospital for Children

2013, Boston, MA

Residency

Child Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2012, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2008, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

Department of Neurology | Education

Undergraduate School

Yale University

1991, New Haven, CT

Graduate School

MPH

Tufts University School of Medicine

1997, Boston, MA

Medical School

Tufts University School of Medicine

1997, Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

New England Medical Center

2000, Boston, MA

Residency

Chief Resident

New England Medical Center

2001, Boston, MA

Residency

Child Neurology

Boston Children's Hospital

2004, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Harvard Pediatric Health Services

Research

2006, Boston, MA

Graduate School

MSc, Epidemiology

Harvard School of Public Health

2006, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Interdisciplinary Training Program in Neurotoxicology Research

Harvard School of Public Health

2008, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

Department of Neurology | Education

Medical School

Medical Institute of Kishinev

1979, Kishinev, USSR

Internship

Children's Hospital of Kishinev

1980, Kishinev, USSR

Residency

Child Neurology/Pediatrics

New England Medical Centerv

2000, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatrics

New England Medical Center

2000, Boston, MA

Department of Neurology | Publications

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