Quick Study: Introduction to Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and Epilepsy

Dr. Katherine Muir is the Program Director of Pediatric Neurology Residency Training Program at the University of Ottawa. She completed her medical degree at the University of Toronto in 2011 and post-graduate training in pediatric neurology at the University of British Columbia from 2011 to 2017. This was followed by fellowship training in pediatric epilepsy at Columbia University from 2017-2018. Her clinical and research interests include pediatric epilepsy, electroencephalography and genetic causes of epilepsy.

Dr. Teixeira Marques is an Epileptologist at Hamilton Health Sciences. Dr. Paula Marques completed her medical degree in Brazil. She completed a fellowship in the Epilepsy Genetics Department at the University of Toronto and joined McMaster University in 2023. Her main research interests are Genetics in Epilepsy and Women's issues. She recently started a Women's Epilepsy Clinic in collaboration with the obstetrics team at McMaster.

Nevena Simic is a Clinical Neuropsychologist with the McMaster Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program. Nevena received her PhD through the University of Toronto department of Psychology, Clinical Extension program, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at SickKids before returning to her hometown of Hamilton to work at McMaster.

Jennifer is a school principal in Ottawa. Her master's research focused on the educational impacts of Tuberous Sclerosis. She has an Ed.D, focusing on policy and inclusion in rare diseases. As a mother to a daughter with TSC, Jennifer is committed to raising awareness and supporting families affected by the condition. She sits of the Board of Directors for Tuberous Sclerosis Canada and is a member of the TANDem Consortium, working to advance research and understanding of TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders. Jennifer is also the author of Princess Katie the Brave, a children’s book inspired by her daughter’s journey, aimed at empowering children facing medical challenges. Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, parent of a child who has TSC.

Chyna is a registered practical nurse working with the Neurology team at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. She works directly with patients, families and providers as well as coordinating admissions to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

Aritshana works as a Research Coordinator in the Department of Neurology at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), where she oversees a variety of studies focused on rare epilepsy syndromes and youth mental health. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from the University of Ottawa and a postgraduate certificate in Clinical Research from Seneca College.