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West Hartford, July 21 – The American Epilepsy Society (AES) has announced that three EEG product makers are participating in a unique auction of EEG products to their existing and potential customers. The products have normal market values that range from $8,000 to $38,250. All proceeds from the online auction, conducted through participating company websites, will benefit the AES Lennox and Lombroso / Susan Spencer Funds for Epilepsy Training and Research.

The bidding deadlines differ by manufacturer, the first being September 15. The participating companies and their auction products are:

Grass Technologies, an Astro-Med , Inc. subsidiary, is auctioning the recently introduced unit TREA Ambulatory EEG Recorder valued at $15,000. The minimum bid is $5,000. The deadline for bids is September 15. Visit the company website at http://www.grasstechnologies.com/products/clinsystems/trea1.html for more information. Bidders should check the website each Monday to see the current highest bid. For questions concerning this auction contact Tina Pollard at tpollard@astromed.com.

Nihon Kohden, who started the auction program with AES last year, is participating again with the auction of an EEG-1200A Diagnostic and Monitoring Solution package worth $38,250. The minimum bid is $10,000. To download the bid document visit their website at www.nkusa.com/neurology_cardiology and email the completed form to AES_EEGAuction@nkusa.com. Check the Nihon website each Monday to see the highest bid. The deadline for bids is October 25. Questions on this auction should be directed to Kathy Hart at Kathy_Hart@nkusa.com.

Optima Neuroscience, Inc. is offering for auction one license of its new EEG review software IdentEvent. This software license is valued at $8,000. The minimum bid is $2,000. The auction form can be downloaded at www.optimaneuro.com/auction and then emailed to aes_auction@optimaneuro.com. Direct questions on this auction to Conrad Stroman at cstroman@optimaneuro.com.

About the Lennox and Lombroso Trust and the Susan Spencer Fund

AES is engaged in creating a secure foundation for accelerating research into the understanding, treatment and cure of epilepsy. The Lennox and Lombroso Trust and the Susan Spencer Fund are key components of this effort and the Society’s program of research and training grants and awards to attract and retain investigators in the field.

About the American Epilepsy Society (AES)

The American Epilepsy Society seeks to advance and improve epilepsy care through the promotion of research and education for healthcare professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of the disorder. The Society’s annual meeting is the preeminent scientific meeting in epilepsy and each year attracts some 4,000 physicians, scientists and healthcare professionals from around the globe.

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