What the Child Neurology
Foundation is Doing to Make a Difference
Founded in October 2000, the Child Neurology Foundation was created as the outreach and philanthropic arm of the Child Neurology Society. Members of the Child Neurology Society include
more than 1,300 child neurologists from the U.S. and Canada, as well as more than 30 other countries around the world.
Mission of the Child Neurology Foundation
- Advocate for children and adolescents with neurologic and
developmental disorders
- Fund neurologic research of young investigators
- Promote awareness of career opportunities in child neurology
- Provide public, professional, and patient
education programs
- Support the activities and mission of
the Child Neurology Society
Awards
Since 2001, the Child Neurology Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships, research grants, and other awards to more than 50 medical professionals and students.
Research
As part of its mission, the Child Neurology Foundation is furthering scientific research of a number of childhood neurologic diseases, including infantile spasms. In 2009, the CNF received funding for an Infantile Spasms (IS) Scientific Fund. This important scientific research fund will directly support the work of a researcher who will commit to exploring and advancing the understanding of IS. This type of important research has the potential to improve the outcomes of IS patients in years to come. |
