A Pitt sophomore received support to study epilepsy

Jacqueline Bridges is one of six undergraduates nationwide to be named a 2017 Education Enrichment Fund Scholar by Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE). The scholarship supports those living with epilepsy or the family members and caregivers of those affected by the disease, funds personal research, coursework, tuition, awareness and/or advocacy.

Bridges, whose younger sister has epilepsy, said it has renewed her enthusiasm and motivation for studying neuroscience.

“Being able to learn more about the brain and what might be causing her to have seizures has been very eye-opening. Receiving this scholarship was an honor and I hope to make the foundation proud by continuing to learn about the causes of seizures as well as pursue a career in pediatric neurology.”