Dr. Cristina R. Reschke is a Lecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences and Funded Investigator within FutureNeuro Research Centre at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland. Her research focus on uncovering cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying epilepsy to allow for the development of novel and precise therapeutic approaches for disease-modification. She is particularly interested in understanding how the circadian rhythm disruption impacts the brain and epilepsy development. Her work has been recognized to date with over 10 early-career awards, including the Harinarayan Young Neuroscientist Award and Grass Young Investigator Award, respectively endowed by the International League Against Epilepsy and the American Epilepsy Society.