June 26, 2020
In this month’s researcher update you will find information on:
Catalyst Award LOIs Monday, July 6
Request for Proposals (PDF)
The deadline is approaching to apply for CURE’s newest grant mechanism, the Catalyst Award. This award (2 years / $250,000) aims to stimulate and accelerate the discovery and development of new therapies for epilepsy, moving promising, well-supported preclinical and/or clinical research closer to clinical application.
Epilepsy & COVID-19 Survey for Healthcare Providers
SUDEP Action and the Oxford Epilepsy Research Group are collaborating to better understand what risks people with epilepsy and healthcare providers are facing, what support they have and how to help them live well with the condition. Particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to explore the changes and challenges healthcare providers and patients are facing so they can be better supported.
NINDS Career Opportunities
NINDS has positions available for Health Scientist Administrators in the Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program and the Preclinical Screening Platform for Pain. Please don’t hesitate to send this update along to anyone you think may be interested in applying!
Submit an Abstract to the PAME Conference by June 29!
The PAME Conference, which is happening December 3-4 in conjunction with AES, has extended the deadline to submit abstracts to June 29. This conference aims to improve our understanding of mortality in epilepsy, including Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), by bringing together health care providers, researchers, public health officials, patient advocates, caregivers, bereaved families, and patients living with epilepsy. Abstracts should be submitted through the AES portal.
NIH Request for Information: Developing an Online Educational Resource for Training in the Principles of Rigorous Research
NINDS is requesting your input to better provide accessible education on the principles of rigorous biomedical research for members of the scientific community. In particular, NINDS encourages experts in training, rigorous experimental design and implementation, mentoring, education, and technology to contribute their input.
AES Offering CE and CME Credit for 2019 Sessions
AES is now offering CE and CME credit for 2019 AES recorded sessions. The goal of these online materials is to provide knowledge and training for professionals working the epilepsy field and provide clinicians with resources to help improve the care of those with epilepsy.