Timothy Benke, MD, PhD
Child Neurology
Board Certified
Clinical Interest for Patients
General Pediatric Neurology. Rett Syndrome. CDKL5 disorder. GRIN disorders. Neurogenetic conditions.
Title(s)
Director of Research-Neurosciences Institute, The Ponzio Family Chair in Pediatric Neurology Research
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Philosphy
Specialty
Child Neurology
Scheduling Phone Number
720-777-1234
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-777-1234 720-777-1234
Provider Information
Specialties
- Child Neurology (2002)
Conditions
-
Brain and Nervous System
Epilepsy , Migraine , Movement Disorders , Chiari Malformation , Neurovascular Conditions , Cerebral Palsy , Meningitis , Stroke
-
Genetic Conditions and Testing
Treatments and Services
-
Brain and Nervous System
Neuromuscular Diseases , Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
Department
Professor, Pediatrics-Neurology
Professional Memberships
American Epilepsy Society, Member Child Neurology Society, Member Neuorpharmacology (Journal), Editorial Board Society for Neuroscience, Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Rare Disease CRC for New Therapies and New Diagnostics (2003)
Impact of Early life Seizures on Glutamate Receptors and Synaptic Function (2010)
RMRA Rett Clinic Director (2011)
Impact of Early life Seizures on Glutamate Receptors and Synaptic Function (2011)
Molecular mechanisms linking early life seizures, autism and intellectual disability (2011)
Rocky Mountain Network for Neuroscience Clinical Studies (RMNNCS) (2011)
Whole-exome sequencing and ACTH responsiveness in Infantile Spasms (2011)
International CDLK5 Foundation Center of Excellence, clinic director (2013)
Colorado Neurological Sciences Academic Development Award (NSADA) (2015)
Functional and clinical evaluations of glutamate receptor mutations in epileptic encephalopathies (2016)
Outcome Measures and Biomarker Development in Rett Syndrome (2016)
Research Interests for Patients
Function of synapses; synaptic changes associated with learning, memory and development; seizures. Rett Syndrome. CDKL5 disorder. GRIN disorders. Neurogenetic conditions.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Baylor College of Medicine (1995)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Vanderbilt University (TN) (1986)
Graduate Schools
MS, Rice University (1989)
PhD, Baylor College Of Medicine (1994)
Internships
Baylor College of Medicine Program (1997)
Residency Program
Baylor College of Medicine Program (1998)
Fellowships
Baylor College of Medicine Program (2001)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234