After our first SCN8A Clinician, Researcher, and Family Gathering, held in 2015,
we saw a handful of individuals rise to the opportunity to work collaboratively to improve the health and safety of those living with SCN8A. As a result, we created the CUTIES,
our annual awards for Champions for Understanding, Treating,
Investigating, and Empowering those with SCN8A.
Retired Family Support Director, TCSF Executive Committee
Lily’s Mom
Pediatric Neurologist and Director, Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Professor, University of Southern Denmark and
the Danish Epilepsy Centre
TCSF Volunteer
Mae’s Mom
Child Neurologist and Psychiatrist, Vittore Buzzi Children’s Hospital, Danish Epilepsy Center-Filadelfia, University of Southern Denmark
Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Neurogenetics, UTHealth Houston
Connor James Smith Patient Assistance Grant Founders
Connor’s Parents
Medical Director of Neurology, Cook Children’s
Assistant Professor, Tufts University
Margot’s Mom
Founder and President, The Cute Syndrome Foundation
Esme’s Mom
(1978-2022)
SCN8A UK & Ireland Founder
Tilly’s Dad
Postdoctoral Fellow in the Lab of Dr. Ethan M. Goldberg, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
SCN8A Italia Founder
Aron’s Mom
TCSF Volunteer
Stella’s Mom
Marketing Director, TCSF Executive Committee
Lily’s Sister
Ajude o Rafa Founder
Rafa’s Dad
The Danish Epilepsy Center
Professor of Human Genetics and Professor of Neurology, University of Michigan
TCSF Volunteer
Max’s Mom
VP Biology, Xenon Pharmaceuticals
Leo’s Mom
Neurologist, Children’s National Hospital
Research Scientist, University of Arizona
Shay’s Dad
Dustin’s Mom
(1975-2017)
Pediatric Neurologist, The Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
Associate Professor at University of Virginia Health System