Dr. W. Allen Hauser — ( 212) 305-2447

Neuroepidemiology of seizures and epilepsy syndromes with specific interests in identifying and quantitating risk factors for seizure occurrence, prognosis, and the consequences of head trauma. Epidemiology of status epilepticus.

Dr. Dale Hesdorffer — (212) 305-2392

Studies of the association between MRI-detected brain abnormalities and development among children with febrile seizures. Studies of the impact of acute management of severe brain injury on outcomes (in collaboration with the Brain Trauma Foundation). Studies of medical comorbidity associated with epilepsy.

Dr. Ruth Ottman — (212) 305-9188

Family and genetic studies of epilepsy. Identification of gene defects in relation to seizure/epilepsy phenotypes and seizure susceptibility. Linkage analysis and delineation of susceptibility genes for human epilepsy.

Dr. Melodie Winawer — (212) 305-9188

Family and genetic studies of epilepsy. Problems in phenotype definition.