Sarah Ruggiero, MS, CGC

Research Interests

Further defining the phenotypes of known epilepsy genes, New gene discovery and description in the epilepsies, Caregiver experiences and resiliency factors in caring for neurodiverse children and children with epilepsy

Education

BS with Distinction, Neuroscience, University of Delaware
BA, English, University of Delaware
MS, Genetic Counseling, Arcadia University (now the program at the University of Pennsylvania)

Hometown

Lenni, PA

Hobbies

Hiking, books, and music (playing and listening)

Sarah Tefft, MSN, CRNP

Research Interests

Quality of life with epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders, non-pharmacological treatments of epilepsy, specifically ketogenic diet treatment and vagus nerve stimulation, and genetics in epilepsy

Education

ASN, Gwynedd Mercy University
BSN, Gwynedd Mercy University
MSN, Thomas Jefferson University

Hometown

Collegeville, PA

Hobbies

Volunteering with EFEPA, crafting, spending time with family and friends

Shareen Nelson, BS

Research Interests

Study of Neurological diseases and future directions taken to solve these problems

Education

BS, Biology, Lincoln University

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Hobbies

Reading, Exercising , Coaching and Socializing