Synaptopathy Clinic Care Team

Dr. Knowles is the co-director of the Synaptopathy Clinic, PI of the STARR and PRoMiSS natural history studies, and she leads the Knowles Lab, which specializes in research related to biological mechanisms underlying pediatric forms of epilepsy, including synaptopathies. She is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology and Epilepsy.

Areas of expertise:Epilepsy, neurology, epilepsy genetics

Dr. Lee-Messer is the co-director of the Synaptopathy Clinic. He is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology and Epilepsy.

Areas of expertise:Epilepsy, neurology, epilepsy genetics

Dr. Xiong is co-principal investigator of the STARR and PRoMiSS natural history studies and a leading clinician in the Synaptopathy Clinic. She is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology.

Dr. Phillips is a clinical child and adolescent psychologist.

Areas of expertise:Autism, developmental disorders, neuropsychology

Dr. Venugopalakrishnan is board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Areas of expertise:Autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, early-onset psychosis and schizophrenia, spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders

Dr. Levy is the medical director of the Neurogenomics Clinic. She is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology.

Areas of expertise:Neurology, neurogenetics, neurometabolic disorders

Sophia Magana is an occupational therapist with the Synaptopathy Clinic.

Amy Weisman is a physical therapist with the Synaptopathy Clinic.

Lauren Mattas is a genetic counselor with the Synaptopathy Clinic.