Genetic Testing in Epilepsy: Improving Outcomes and Informing Gaps in Research

Resources 

• CNF genetic testing 101 for families 
• Educational webinar for families 
• CNF Family Support Program 
• Shortening the Diagnostic Odyssey
• Epilepsy Education Hub
• AES 2022 Annual Meeting (Slides)

Resources from our funding partners

• Demonstrating the Value of Genome Sequencing in a Pediatric Neurology Cohort from illumina
• Living With Magazine from the TSC Alliance, LGS Foundation, and Dravet Syndrome Foundation
• New Genetic Testing Guidelines from GeneDx

Genetic Testing in Epilepsy:
Improving Outcomes and Informing Gaps in Research
2022 Agenda 

Welcome

Anup D. Patel, MD, FAAN, FAES
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Improving the Patient & Caregiver Experience 

Leah Schust Myers
FamiliesSCN2A Foundation 

Impacts on Clinical Care 

John Millichap, MD
Northwestern Medicine 

Long-term Research Gains  

Jacy Wagnon, PhD
The Ohio State University 

Testing Considerations 

Heather Mefford, MD, PhD
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 

How to Manage Most Common Barriers 

Tamara Reynolds, MS, CGC
Nationwide Children’s Hospital 

Closing 

Sarah Kelley, MD
Johns Hopkins Medicine 

Thank you for our 2022 Funding Partners

Thank you for our 2022 Community Partners