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Jennifer Kearney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Her research laboratory is focused on identifying genetic factors that contribute to severe childhood epilepsies and neurodevelopmental disorders. She aims to understand genetic variations that influence the underlying pathophysiology, employing genetically engineered mouse models alongside genomic, transcriptomic, physiological, and pharmacological studies. The overarching goal of her work is to translate genetic knowledge into effective treatments for childhood epilepsy syndromes and neurodevelopmental disorders. Kearney has received various accolades including the Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award from NINDS and the Core Values Integrity Award from the FamilieSCN2A Foundation. She is an active member of several professional organizations and serves in leadership roles within the American Epilepsy Society, contributing to the advancement of research and treatment methodologies in epilepsy. Her laboratory focuses on epilepsy genetics, genomics, ion channels, and pharmacology, utilizing state-of-the-art experimental approaches to unravel the complexities of these conditions.
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, IL
Research laboratory focused on genetic factors contributing to childhood epilepsies.
Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.