Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance

The Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance (PESA) is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children with drug-resistant epilepsy who require neurosurgical intervention. Formerly known as The Brain Recovery Project, the organization provides families with evidence-based resources, educational materials, and support programs to navigate the complexities of epilepsy surgery and post-operative rehabilitation. PESA actively funds and facilitates clinical research aimed at optimizing surgical outcomes and understanding brain plasticity following major procedures such as hemispherectomy and lobectomy. By connecting families, clinicians, and researchers, the Alliance works to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential after surgery. Their initiatives include the Global Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Registry and various advocacy efforts to increase early access to surgical evaluations.