Edward B. Bromfield, MD / Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston
The objective of Dr. Bromfield’s study is to determine whether polyunsaturated fatty acids can be used safely and effectively to treat epilepsy.
Arnold R. Kriegstein, MD, PhD / University of California, San Francisco
In this study, observation of the proliferation and migration of these cells will add valuable insight into how these gene defects influence cortical development and on potential new therapies.
Funded by the Falk Foundation
Stephen C. Heinrichs, PhD / Boston College Department of Psychology
In a mouse model of epilepsy, Dr. Heinrichs will examine the role of parental care during early development in halting or delaying the onset of seizures.
CURE Epilepsy Award, Funded by the Hope Foundation
Massimo Avoli, MD, PhD / McGill University
Dr. Avoli will be testing the hypothesis that gap-junctions in patients with FCD contribute to seizures and whether repetitive electrical stimulation of FCD networks can prevent seizures.
Yan Yang, PhD / The Jackson Laboratory, Maine
Dr. Yang has identified a new gene (BRUNOL4), which plays a role in a type of epilepsy originating in the temporal lobe.
The Rhode Island Award
Gabriella D’Arcangelo, PhD / Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
This research will provide the necessary groundwork for designing future studies aimed at reducing or eliminating seizures in cortical dysplasia patients.
CURE Epilepsy Award, Funded by the Hope Foundation
Brenda E. Porter, MD, PhD / Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
This study tries to understand which molecules in the cortical dysplasia neurons are different and how these differences cause epilepsy.
The Maggie Loeffel Award
Edward Perez-Reyes, PhD / University of Virginia
Dr. Perez-Reyes strives to develop a T-type channel blocker as a novel anti-epileptic medication, which can be used in significantly lower doses to substantially reduce debilitating treatment side effects for these children.
CURE Award, Funded by the Graham Goddard Young Investigator Award
Alexander Rotenberg, MD, PhD / Boston Chidren’s Hospital, Brookline, MA
