Research Initiative Fund
Chair
Steven M. Rothman, MD
Department of Pediatrics
University of Minnesota Medical School
420 Delaware Street S.E. MMC 486
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0374
(p) 612.625.2938
(f) 612.624.7681
(e) srothman@umn.edu
Composed of a Chairperson appointed by the President and senior AES members with significant research experience and broad overview of critical issues in the field.
Research Initiative Fund Committee Members
Rothman, S. (Chair) 2010
Anderson, A. 2010
Anderson, G. 2010
Carlen, P. 2010
Danzer, S. 2010
Jacobs, K. 2009
Hablitz, J. 2009
Kelly, K. 2009
Schwarcz, R. 2009
Worrell, G. 2010
Staley, K. (Ex-Officio)
Spencer, D. (Ex-Officio)
TBD (Board Liaison)
Tubby, C. (Staff Liaison)
Basic Function:
Manages Research Initiative Awards program which provides seed support to encourage innovative collaborative research in all disciplines (clinical, social, basic science, etc.) associated with the epilepsy field. Committee reviews applications and selects award winners.
Goals/Strategies
- Develop strategies and activities to attract the best researchers
- Develop and mentor promising young investigators (create a pipeline).