Karen Gale

Karen Gale
Born(1948-10-14)October 14, 1948
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 2014(2014-08-21) (aged 65)
Alma mater
Years active1977–2014
EmployerGeorgetown University

Karen Gale (October 14, 1948 – August 21, 2014) was an American neuroscientist whose work advanced the understanding of neural mechanisms underlying epilepsy and seizures. She was known for her research on the neural circuitry related to seizure propagation, mechanisms of seizure-induced neuroprotection, and damage, as well as the effects of early life exposure to anticonvulsant drugs.