2015 Pediatric Epilepsies Award

2015 Pediatric Epilepsies Award There are many known epilepsy syndromes that occur in the pediatric population. These epilepsies are often debilitating and difficult to treat with currently available therapies. CURE seeks novel research projects of relevance to any or all pediatric epilepsies, including: (1) the cellular, molecular, and systems-level understanding of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms; (2) investigations of the impact, natural history, and epidemiology; and (3) novel treatments which may impact progression of the disease. CURE specifically encourages studies that may not be currently fundable by other agencies because of their preliminary or unconventional nature. Priority will be given to innovative projects that address the severe, intractable pediatric epilepsies as well as collaborative projects, especially those that are inclusive of investigators and expertise from fields outside of epilepsy. Eligibility: This award is available to both established and early career investigators* exploring cutting-edge approaches to curing the pediatric epilepsies. International applicants and applicants with expertise outside epilepsy are welcome. Researchers who serve on CURE’s Scientific Advisory Council are ineligible to apply for or sponsor a grant for the duration of their term. All materials must be submitted in English. * Generally, early career investigators are university faculty at the assistant professor level (or hold an equivalent p...
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