Clinical Research
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Walid F.

Country
Germany
Department
Department of Neuropaediatrics and Epilepsy Centre

Research Overview

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2
Clinical Trials ·
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1
Research Sites

Data & Insights

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Primary Speciality
Main therapeutic area

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Return Partnerships
Recurring site collaborations
2
Sites with multiple studies

Has run more than one trial at 2 of 20 partner sites.

Specializations

Pediatric Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and long‑term management of seizure disorders in children.

  • Focal onset seizures
  • Generalized tonic‑clonic seizures
  • Focal epilepsy

Research is conducted within the Department of Neuropaediatrics and Epilepsy Centre at the Rheinische Friedrich‑Wilhelms‑Universität Bonn.

Developmental and Genetic Epileptic Encephalopathies

Investigates severe epileptic syndromes linked to genetic mutations and developmental disruption.

  • Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies
  • Dravet syndrome
  • SCN2A‑related encephalopathy
  • Tuberous sclerosis complex‑related epilepsy

Emphasis is placed on genotype‑driven therapeutic strategies.

Neurodevelopmental Syndromes with Metabolic or Genetic Basis

Addresses pediatric conditions where metabolic or chromosomal abnormalities affect neurological development.

  • MELAS syndrome
  • Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
  • Turner syndrome
  • Noonan syndrome

Collaboration with pediatric genetics services supports integrated care.

Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders in Children

Explores progressive motor neuron and muscle diseases affecting the pediatric population.

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Research integrates pediatric intensive‑care monitoring for disease progression.

Pediatric Neuro‑Oncology

Focuses on brain and central nervous system tumors occurring in children.

  • Medulloblastoma
  • Glioblastoma
  • Ependymoma
  • H3 K27M‑mutant diffuse glioma

Participation in multicenter tumor boards drives collaborative treatment planning.

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