Alexandra Petrucci

Department
Neurology
Advisor
Biography

I study sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which is the leading cause of death in refractory epilepsy. In particular, my research focuses on a potential risk factor called post-ictal generalized EEG suppression. This is a period of reduced EEG amplitude following some seizures. My hope is to determine potential neural mechanisms underlying this suppression in order to ultimately reduce risk of SUDEP.

ORCiD

Alex Petrucci
Hometown
Georgetown, TX
BS, Animal Behavior, Southwestern University