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Celebrating the Legacy of Drs. Peter and Carol Camfield

Dr. Peter Camfield, a world-renowned pediatric epileptologist has been a member of the PERF® Board of Directors since 2013 providing insightful critique of the PERF® research grant applications and financial oversight of the organization’s investments.
On April 8, 2024, the Canadian League Against Epilepsy – Ligue Canadienne Contré L’Épilepsie (CLAE-LCCE) and the Hospital for Sick Children […]

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The Story Behind the Shields Research Grant

IN THE SPOTLIGHT, features Dr. Christopher (Chris) Giza at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine as the first recipient of the Shields Research Grant in 2007.  This award, which was initially supported by the Winokur Family Foundation but has been fully supported by PERF® since 2018.
Dr. Shields, PERF®’s Vice-President and Secretary shared how the research […]

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Congratulations to Drs. Elterman and Shellhaas ~ 2024 Child Neurology Society Award Recipients

 
Two of PERF®’s leadership team will be honored at the Child Neurology Society (CNS) 53rd Annual Meeting, November 11-14, 2024, in San Diego, CA.
Roger and Mary Brumback Lifetime Achievement Award
Roy D. Elterman, MD
Roger & Mary Brumback Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented to CNS Members in recognition of a life-long commitment to child neurology, patient care, […]

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