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The success with which we can treat epilepsy patients today is far beyond anything possible at the founding of the American Epilepsy Society 75 years ago. As medical professionals and researchers we know that our patients will be the beneficiaries of the great advance in knowledge and patient care achieved by the Society’s founding pioneers and the generations of basic and clinical scientists that have followed.
But there is so much more that needs to be done to alleviate epilepsy’s impact. That takes more research and an ongoing influx of bright young investigators to be trained in applying today’s new ideas and cutting-edge technologies to the problem of epilepsy. It also involves attracting to the field of epilepsy innovators from the diverse fields of science, engineering, and technology to help bring seizure freedom to those patients who are caught in the treatment gap and have no therapeutic solution.
As medical professionals and researchers we know that we must reach for a deeper understanding about epilepsy, seizures and the interrelated issues underlying the care of people living with epilepsy. In supporting the American Epilepsy Society, you are helping by ensuring that there will continue to be trained and skilled researchers and care providers with the expertise to help answer the tough questions and begin to close this treatment gap.
The Society needs your help to sustain and expand upon its mission of promoting research into the prevention, treatment and cure of epilepsy. Your donation can be designated in support of any of the following AES funds for epilepsy research and training.
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The Lennox and Lombroso Trust – supports programs funding fellowships and early career grants for pre- and postgraduates, and newly independent faculty. The Trust also recognizes role models for Epilepsy research via the Lennox and Lombroso Lecture and the Lennox Award.
The Susan S. Spencer Fund – supports a two year clinical research fellowship designed to provide clinical lab and methodology experience as well as execution of the research project. These training fellowships are designed for new investigators at the beginning of their career. A lecture in the name of Susan S. Spencer will be funded by support to the fund in her name.
AES Annual Fund – provides support for named awards, lectureships, junior investigator travel awards. In addition, this Fund supports both pre-and post-doctoral research training fellowships that helps strengthen the connection to epilepsy research.
