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The Story Behind the Shields Research Grant

March 27, 2024

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 […]

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

February 21, 2024

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, […]

PERF® Announces New Research Grant Mechanism – 2024 Submission Deadline Now Closed

November 16, 2023

The Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation^® (PERF^®) in partnership with the Child Neurology Society (CNS) is pleased to announce the PERF-CNS Bridge Grant Program to retain child neurology researchers. This new program is now OPEN and accepting applications for the 2024 cycle. It is designed to provide bridge funding to promising child neurology researchers who are […]