Mary Chapman, features writer —

Mary graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in journalism. She began her career at United Press International, then spent a decade reporting for the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (now Bloomberg Industry Group). Mary has written extensively for The New York Times, and her work has appeared in publications such as Time, Newsweek, Fortune, and the Chicago Tribune. She’s won a Society of Professional Journalists award for outstanding reporting.

Articles by Mary Chapman

WHO roadmap for better care to mark International Epilepsy Day

International Epilepsy Day for 2024 aims to promote public understanding of a condition thought to affect some 65 million people globally — including those with Dravet syndrome — to gather support for a 10-year World Health Organization (WHO) epilepsy roadmap. Held annually on the second Monday in February —…

Dravet Syndrome Foundation opens Patient Assistance Grant Program

To help ensure that those with Dravet syndrome receive high-quality care regardless of their financial situation, the Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) again is offering its global Patient Assistance Grant (PAG) Program. “Medical expenses are high when you have a loved one with Dravet syndrome, and we know…

‘No NEAM Without ME’ Is Theme of Epilepsy Awareness Month

From sporting something purple to sharing graphics on social media, supporters are marking National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), observed each November to bring attention to epilepsy and its associated disorders, including Dravet syndrome. There are 65 million people around the world who live with the central nervous system…

‘Dance for Dravet’ for DSF Research Set for Oct. 14

The 4th annual Dance for Dravet will be presented Oct. 14 in St. Louis, Missouri to support the research of the Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) to find better therapies for this type of epilepsy which is characterized by prolonged seizures. The event, which will be held at the…

Educational Events on Tap to Mark Dravet Awareness Month and Day

From remembering those lost to Dravet syndrome to sharing patient stories, supporters are gearing up to mark Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month, observed each June to call attention to this severe type of epilepsy and the 1 in 20,000 to 40,000 individuals globally it is thought to affect. International Dravet…