Division of Neurology

Adult and Pediatric Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers

Why Does Epilepsy Run in My Family?

“Why does epilepsy run in my family? The Epilepsy Center at Saint Barnabas is part of the The Epilepsy Phenome-Genome Project: a taxpayer-funded research study that is looking for genes that influence the development of certain types of epilepsy. This is a research study to: understand why some families have epilepsy, help people with epilepsy get more effective treatment, and prevent epilepsy in people who are at risk. Participation involves a single blood draw and answering questionnaires.

To participate please contact the Epilepsy Center at the Institute of Neurology or visit www.epgp.org.

Epilepsy Phenome-Genome Project

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Division of Neurology

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Adult and Pediatric Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers