Our Impact
Our efforts are dedicated to advancing research, improving care, and supporting families affected by epilepsy.
ANABELLE PAKZAD
Diagnosed with infantile spasms, Anabella received expert care from Care & Cure Fellow Dr. Adam Numis at UCSF and is now seizure-free.
OUR IMPACT
Building a Legacy of Expert Epilepsy Care
The Care & Cure Institute is transforming the landscape of pediatric epilepsy care by addressing the critical shortage of specialists. To date, we have raised $25 million and funded 50 Care & Cure Fellows, directly increasing children’s access to expert epilepsy care.
By 2030, we aim to have trained 100 Fellows nationwide, closing the epilepsy treatment gap and ensuring that no child goes without the specialized care they need. Beyond 2030, this endowment will continue to support additional epilepsy centers and sustain pediatric epilepsy training indefinitely—securing expert care for generations to come.
OF PEDIATRIC EPILEPTOLOGISTS IN CALIFORNIA TRAINED
More than half of California’s pediatric epilepsy specialists began their careers through Care & Cure, shaping the future of epilepsy care across the state.
RAISED TO ENSURE LASTING ACCESS TO EXPERT CARE
These endowments guarantee permanent funding for pediatric epilepsy fellowships, training the specialists children need for generations to come.
FELLOWSHIPS FUNDED LEADING TO LIVES CHANGED
From early diagnosis to advanced therapies, Care & Cure-trained specialists are transforming lives in local communities and beyond.
The right doctor. The right city. The right hospital. That is the antidote.
Mark Borman
President of Cure & Care Institute
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From Fellow to Director
Dr. Shaun Hussain was the first pediatric epilepsy fellow funded by the Care & Cure Institute, a pivotal opportunity that shaped his expertise in treating severe seizure disorders. He now serves as the Director of the UCLA Infantile Spasms Program, where he leads innovative research and provides specialized care for children with epilepsy, focusing on complex conditions like infantile spasms, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome.
Dr. Hussain is dedicated to improving access to care and advancing the field of pediatric epilepsy. Under his leadership, UCLA’s program has become a leader in patient care and research, solidifying its reputation in pediatric neurology. His work empowers families, transforms lives, and inspires future medical leaders in the field.
DR. SHAUN HUSSAIN & BOB HEYDET
As a Care & Cure Fellow, Dr. Shaun Hussain diagnosed Bob Heydet with infantile spasms, leading to treatment that has kept him seizure-free for over 10 years.
OUR IMPACT
Our Proven Successes
Fellowships
Raised over $25M to fund medical training for 50+ Care & Cure Pediatric Epilepsy Fellows
Faster Care
Reduced wait time for children with epilepsy in Los Angeles from 6 months to days
Advancing Research
Funded Research Fellowships at the University of San Francisco and University of Miami
Building Clinics
Led the creation of an epilepsy clinic at USC-LA County Women & Children’s Hospital
Elevating Excellence
Helped CHLA become a Top-10 Pediatric Level 4 Epilepsy Center in the nation
Enduring Impact
Established 5 Fellowship Endowments, ensuring lifelong funding for epilepsy training
OUR IMPACT
Our Work in Action
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