Inna Hughes, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Child Neurology and Epilepsy at the University of Rochester. Her clinical interests are both in pediatric epilepsy and general child neurology. Dr. Hughes completed undergraduate studies at Williams College and graduated from Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine after completion of the combined MD, PhD program. She completed her Child Neurology residency training and a Pediatric Epilepsy fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.

Dr. Hughes is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and board certified in Epilepsy. She is an active member in the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, and the Child Neurology Society. She has several research interests including the development and genetics of childhood onset epilepsy syndromes, dietary therapy in children and teens, transition of care for young adults with epilepsy, and development of teaching and community programs to improve education and awareness for patients with epilepsy.

Dr. Hughes has been active with Epilepsy Alliance America’s founding member organization, Empowering People’s Independence, for several years.  She joined the National Professional Advisory Committee in 2024.