Shay Emma Hammer was the first known case in the world of a rare childhood epilepsy disorder known as SCN8A. Read how her journey has helped hundreds of children and families around the world.
The Shay Emma Hammer Research Foundation (SEHRF) is committed to improving the quality of life of children suffering from epilepsy and other brain disorders by supporting scientific research to improve our understanding of the fundamental processes that regulate brain function and to discover new treatments.
SEHRF and the University of Arizona Hammer Lab have been working to better meet the needs of children with SCN8A-related disorders and address the increasing diversity of the worldwide SCN8A community.