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Jessica W Templer, MD is an Associate Professor in Neurology and Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology with board certifications in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy. Her clinical practice integrates epilepsy care with neuro-oncology at Northwestern Medicine affiliates including Central DuPage Hospital, Lake Forest Hospital, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Her educational journey comprises:
- MD from Chicago Medical School (2010)
- Internal Medicine Internship at Rush University (2011)
- Neurology Residency and Chief Medical Resident at Rush University (2014)
- Neurophysiology Fellowship at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine (2015)
Dr. Templer's research pioneers the intersection of epilepsy and brain tumors, focusing on tumor-related seizure mechanisms, standardized assessment tools for glioma trials, and minimally invasive surgical interventions. Her work bridges clinical neurophysiology with neuro-oncology to optimize seizure control and preserve neurological function in complex cases, particularly through RANO-TREAT development and excitatory milieu investigations.
Recent publications (2025) reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on tumor-related epilepsy, combining clinical trial methodology (RANO-TREAT), molecular mechanisms in glioma, surgical innovation, and technical standardization. These works collectively advance precision medicine approaches for brain tumor patients with epilepsy across neuro-oncology, surgical neurology, and clinical neurophysiology domains.
Honors include consecutive Castle Connolly recognitions as Exceptional Women in Medicine and Chicago Top Doctor (2023-2025), the Weill Award for Experimental Neuropathology (2022), and multiple teaching excellence awards from medical students and epilepsy fellows. Her Gold Humanism Honor Society membership (2010) underscores enduring commitment to patient-centered care.
As an educator, she mentors medical students through Northwestern's College Mentor program, trains epilepsy fellows (earning their Teaching Award in 2018), and shapes national curricula via the American Neurological Association's Education Innovation Committee and ACNS Resident Education Committee. Her leadership in the Tumor-related Epilepsy Special Interest Group drives collaborative research frameworks.
Dr. Templer co-leads the RANO seizure working group developing clinical trial standards, chairs professional committees advancing neurophysiology guidelines, and serves on the Epilepsy Foundation of Chicago's Advisory Board. Her editorial role at Epilepsy & Behavior Reports amplifies translational research impact across neurological care systems.
