Christina Briscoe Abath

Christina Briscoe Abath is an Instructor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, specializing as a Pediatric Epileptologist. She holds an MD and EdM degree. Her research focuses on pediatric epilepsy, particularly infantile spasms syndrome and health inequities affecting neurological care. She is affiliated with the Department of Neurology and participates in programs like Epilepsy Care for Adolescents of Reproductive Age (EPI-CARE) and the Infantile Spasms Program.

Her work emphasizes understanding social determinants of health in pediatric epilepsy, racial/ethnic disparities in care, and improving therapy access. Key research themes include clinical onset timing of epileptic spasms, treatment protocols, and global health perspectives from studies in Bangladesh. Publications span 2021–2025, addressing both clinical and equity-focused aspects of pediatric neurology.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her work aligns with advocacy for healthcare equity. She collaborates within Harvard’s Neurology Department and engages in multidisciplinary initiatives addressing refugee child health and developmental concerns through international perspectives.