Timothy Benke, MD, PhD
Professor, Pediatrics-Neurology

Director of Research-Neurosciences Institute
The Ponzio Family Chair in Pediatric Neurology Research
Clinic (720) 777-6895
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Neurology
Neurology
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Pharmacology

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurology - Child Neurology, Board Certification (2002)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Epilepsy
  • Meningitis
  • Migraine
  • Movement Disorders
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Neurovascular Conditions
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
  • Genetic Conditions and Testing
Clinical Interest for Patients
General Pediatric Neurology. Rett Syndrome. CDKL5 disorder. GRIN disorders. Neurogenetic conditions.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Baylor College of Medicine (1995)

Graduate Schools:
  • PhD, Baylor College Of Medicine (1994)
  • MS, Rice University (1989)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Vanderbilt University (TN) (1986)

Internships:
  • Baylor College of Medicine Program (1997)

Residency Program:
  • Baylor College of Medicine Program, Pediatrics (1998)

Fellowships:
  • Baylor College of Medicine Program, Child Neurology (2001)

Professional Memberships

  • American Epilepsy Society, Member
  • Child Neurology Society, Member
  • Neuorpharmacology (Journal), Editorial Board
  • Society for Neuroscience, Member

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Benke TA"[Author]
Grants
  • Outcome Measures and Biomarker Development in Rett Syndrome (2016)
    RSRT, $0
  • Functional and clinical evaluations of glutamate receptor mutations in epileptic encephalopathies (2016)
    CURE, $0
  • Colorado Neurological Sciences Academic Development Award (NSADA) (2015)
    NIH/NINDS, $0
  • International CDLK5 Foundation Center of Excellence, clinic director (2013)
    IFCR, $0
  • Impact of Early life Seizures on Glutamate Receptors and Synaptic Function (2011)
    Epilepsy Foundation, $
  • Molecular mechanisms linking early life seizures, autism and intellectual disability (2011)
    NIH/NINDS, $0
  • Whole-exome sequencing and ACTH responsiveness in Infantile Spasms (2011)
    Mallinkrodt, $0
  • Rocky Mountain Network for Neuroscience Clinical Studies (RMNNCS) (2011)
    NIH/NINDS, $0
  • RMRA Rett Clinic Director (2011)
    Rocky Mountain Rett Association, $0
  • Impact of Early life Seizures on Glutamate Receptors and Synaptic Function (2010)
    The Childrens Hospital Research Institute, $
  • Rare Disease CRC for New Therapies and New Diagnostics (2003)
    NIH/NICHD, $0
Research interests for Patients:
Function of synapses; synaptic changes associated with learning, memory and development; seizures. Rett Syndrome. CDKL5 disorder. GRIN disorders. Neurogenetic conditions.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
General Pediatric Neurology. By subspecialist referral only (please call clinic with questions): Rett Syndrome, CDKL5 disorder, GRIN disorders, Neurogenetic conditions.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Function of synapses; synaptic changes associated with learning, memory and development; seizures. Rett Syndrome. CDKL5 disorder. GRIN disorders. Neurogenetic conditions.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6895
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7196