Episode 4 | When Cutting-Edge Neuromodulation Meets Compassionate, Team-Based Pediatric Care

Today's conversation centers on when cutting-edge neuromodulation meets compassionate, team-based pediatric care. In this episode, the Seizure Diaries hosts welcome Dr. Scott Perry, Director of the Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health at Cook Children's Hospital, for a deep dive into the evolving world of epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation, and patient-centered decision-making.

Learn how Dr. Perry and his team are helping families navigate complex diagnoses, evaluate treatment options, and harness technology to improve outcomes.

Dr. Perry shares his professional journey from aspiring astronaut to leading pediatric neurologist, offering insight into the multidisciplinary approach that powers Cook Children's Neuroscience Center. He discusses how collaboration across neurology, psychology, psychiatry, developmental pediatrics, and rehabilitation supports holistic care, and why big data and collaborative research networks like the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium are shaping the future of epilepsy treatment.

Through stories and statistics, Dr. Perry explains how earlier surgical referrals, detailed evaluations, and the rise of stereo EEG (SEEG) are changing what's possible for children with intractable epilepsy.

Listeners will hear:

• How neuromodulation, epilepsy surgery, and genetic insights intersect in pediatric care

• The critical role of parents and caregivers in informed decision-making

• The value of individualized treatment

• Ongoing efforts to shorten the path from diagnosis to intervention

More about Cadence Neuroscience:

Cadence Neuroscience is currently developing an investigational BTS [Biomarker Targeted Stimulation] device therapy for the treatment of drug-resistant focal epilepsy, based on pioneering work performed by researchers at Mayo Clinic. Learn more at cadenceneuro.com.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

• cookchildrens.org/services/neurosciences

• perc-epilepsy.org

• childneurologyfoundation.org