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Epilepsy Foundation of America Welcomes Accomplished Communications Executive to National Board of Directors
BOWIE, Md., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA) is proud to announce the appointment of Daryl Drabinsky, distinguished communications and corporate affairs executive, to its National Board of Directors. Drabinsky brings extensive leadership experience in digital innovation, reputation management, and brand transformation across healthcare, technology, and global business sectors to the Foundation.
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · July 10, 2025
Courtney Caputo Named Chair of the National Board of Directors at the Epilepsy Foundation of America
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · July 8, 2025
Epilepsy Foundation of America Awards $250,000 at 13th Annual Shark Tank Competition
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · June 3, 2025
Epilepsy Foundation of America to Present Lifetime Accelerator Award to Orrin Devinsky, M.D.
Renowned Neurologist and Epilepsy Advocate Honored for Decades of Innovation in Therapeutics, Research, and Patient Care
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · May 14, 2025
Epilepsy Foundation of America Launches Comprehensive Epilepsy & Seizure Safe Classrooms Toolkit for K-12 Educators
The Toolkit Fosters Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments for Students with Epilepsy
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · April 16, 2025
Epilepsy Community Unites to Oppose Cuts to Crucial Federal Epilepsy Programs
BOWIE, Md., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 118 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers, and epilepsy centers; epilepsy researchers; and others – are united in opposition to recent actions by the Administration and Congress to cut vital federal epilepsy programs. As the fourth most common neurological condition in the world and with nearly 3.4 million Americans living with active epilepsy, we must be doing more – not less – to understand and treat epilepsy, develop cures, improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy, and increase public awareness. We urge policymakers to reverse these cuts and ensure that fundamental epilepsy public health and research programs are maintained:
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · April 14, 2025
Over 120 Epilepsy Organizations Applaud the Introduction of the National Plan for Epilepsy Act in Congress
The National Plan aims to support the 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the United States through a unified approach, calling for bipartisan support.
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · February 13, 2025
Epilepsy Foundation Elevates Leadership Team: Dr. Caitlin Grzeskowiak Named Chief Research and Innovation Officer, Dr. Jacqueline French Appointed Medical Director
Grzeskowiak and French set to advance research and medical care for the epilepsy community through innovation and collaboration
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · December 16, 2024
“Share Your Purple Power” This November in Honor of National Epilepsy Awareness Month
In addition to this year’s theme, the Epilepsy Foundation of America has an exciting new partnership announcement in honor of the awareness month
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · November 4, 2024
Epilepsy Foundation Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Wanda Cook Brings More Than 20 Years Finance Expertise to Support Mission
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · October 16, 2024
Epilepsy Foundation Awards $200,000 at 12th Annual Shark Tank Competition
BOWIE, Md., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epilepsy Foundation announced today it has awarded $200,000 in funding for two startups who competed in the Foundation’s 2024 Shark Tank Competition held during the Epilepsy Foundation’s Pipeline Conference in Atlanta. A $125,000 prize, comprised from both our audience voting and awarded from our sharks was given to John Terry, founder and managing director, Neuronostics to develop a digital biomarker for epilepsy diagnostic decision support with the goal of improving time to diagnosis. A $75,000 prize was awarded to Ruben Kuzniecky, M.D., co-founder, Neuroview Technology for development of a small implantable subcutaneous long-term brain monitor using electroencephalography (EEG) to record and analyze seizure activity.
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · September 30, 2024
Epilepsy Foundation Introduces New Mission & Vision Statements at National Leadership Conference
The New Statements Guide the Foundation’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
By Epilepsy Foundation · Via GlobeNewswire · September 23, 2024