Vicky Whittemore, Ph.D.

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Program Director
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Division
Division of Neuroscience
Cluster, Section, or Program
Channels, Synapses, and Circuits
Areas of Interest

Epilepsy, SUDEP, and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Dr. Whittemore oversees a grant portfolio that includes basic, translational and clinical studies on epilepsy.  These include grants on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), the genetic epilepsies, and seizure localization studies.  In addition, she oversees a grant portfolio on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fatigue.  Her additional interests are in research on global health issues, stigma, and co-morbidities.