Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Research Discovery: Brain Aging in Childhood-Onset Epilepsy: A Long-Term, Population-Based Study

Research Discovery: Brain Aging in Childhood-Onset Epilepsy: A Long-Term, Population-Based Study These data could impact epilepsy treatment and our understanding of how epilepsy and aging overlap. View this email in your browser CURE Epilep…

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  Kelly Cervantes, Board Chair · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Buy your raffle entries now!

Buy your raffle entries now! Win a trip to NYC to see Hamilton and meet Miguel Cervantes! Buy and earn your raffle entries! Support our virtual event, Unite to CURE Epilepsy, by purchasing raffle entr…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Epilepsy Research News: September 2022

Epilepsy Research News: September 2022 New research on veterans, an AI algorithm that detects brain abnormalities, seizure risk after Delta and Omicron infection, and more. View this email in your browser …

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 6:59 PM

The Effects of Exercise on Epilepsy a free webinar

The Effects of Exercise on Epilepsy a free webinar Hear the current consensus among medical professionals on the safety of different types of physical activity and exercise for people with epilepsy. The Effects of Exercise on Epilepsy …

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Developing Precision Medicine Treatments for Genetic Epilepsies

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Developing Precision Medicine Treatments for Genetic Epilepsies Precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine, is the “tailoring of medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient. View this email in your browser …

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  Kelly Cervantes, Board Chair · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Register for Unite to CURE Epilepsy 2022 and Enter to Win a Trip to see Hamilton!

Register for Unite to CURE Epilepsy 2022 and Enter to Win a Trip to see Hamilton! Join us and ABC 7 Chicago's Tanja Babich as we connect with the epilepsy community worldwide in this virtual event. Our 3rd annual Unite to CURE Epilep…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Epilepsy Research News: August 2022

Epilepsy Research News: August 2022 This month we highlight research on different impacts COVID-19 has had on people with epilepsy, ketamine as an epilepsy treatment, and more. View this email in your browser …

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 8:59 PM

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Identifying a Promising Novel Treatment for Infantile Spasms

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Identifying a Promising Novel Treatment for Infantile Spasms New research gives hope for Infantile Spasms (IS) treatment View this email in your browser CURE Epilepsy Discovery Identify…

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Make discoveries happen

Make discoveries happen The research CURE Epilepsy funds, gives hope to those living with epilepsy and their loved ones who are desperate for a cure. Support the 1 in 26 Goal:     26 new monthly donors Wh…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Epilepsy Research News: July 2022

Epilepsy Research News: July 2022 This month we highlight research on the rising cost of epilepsy drugs, the successful use of cenabomate as a seizure medication, and more. View this email in your browser …

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Join us for the first "Treatment Talk"

Join us for the first "Treatment Talk" This "Treatment Talk" will focus on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a severe form of childhood epilepsy that arises during infancy or early childhood CURE Epilepsy is proud to pre…

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 3:30 PM

The Summer Sale at the CURE Epilepsy Store starts today!

The Summer Sale at the CURE Epilepsy Store starts today! Get 15% off during our Summer Sale! View this email in your browser Check out our Summer Sale at the CURE Epilepsy Store to get 15% off all items Jun…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 8:00 PM

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Investigating Mechanism of the Progression of Epilepsy

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Investigating Mechanism of the Progression of Epilepsy New research on developing treatments that address abnormal neuronal activity could more effectively prevent seizures and cognitive difficulties. View this email in your browser …

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Opportunity to Participate in a Current EPSET Study

Opportunity to Participate in a Current EPSET Study This EPSET study will set core outcomes that should be measured in all future studies investigating the effectiveness of treatments for epilepsy. CURE Epilepsy would like to pass on s…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Epilepsy Research News: June 2022

Epilepsy Research News: June 2022 This month we highlight new research on Infantile Spasms (IS), genetics, pregnancy for those with epilepsy, and more. View this email in your browser CURE Epilepsy is ded…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Register before the weekend hits for our free webinar: Speaking About SUDEP: Arming the Rare Epilepsy Community with the Latest Research

Register before the weekend hits for our free webinar: Speaking About SUDEP: Arming the Rare Epilepsy Community with the Latest Research Join us next week as we discuss what we know about SUDEP, specifically in the rare epilepsy community. Spea…

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  Kelly Cervantes, Board Chair · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Last night we raised $1.9 million to fund research for a cure!

Last night we raised $1.9 million to fund research for a cure! An incredible night of celebration and support at Navy Pier with Barenaked Ladies. Dear Friend of CURE Epilepsy,   Last night we had an unforgettable evening at CURE Ep…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 8:59 PM

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Identifying Human Brain Regions that Regulate Breathing as Eventual Targets for Direct SUDEP Intervention

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Identifying Human Brain Regions that Regulate Breathing as Eventual Targets for Direct SUDEP Intervention CURE Epilepsy funded research supports the idea that preventing SUDEP may eventually be possible through an implantable device. View this email…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Free Webinar Speaking About SUDEP: Arming the Rare Epilepsy Community with the Latest Research

Free Webinar Speaking About SUDEP: Arming the Rare Epilepsy Community with the Latest Research Join us for a webinar that will discuss what we know about SUDEP, specifically in the rare epilepsy community Speaking About SUDEP: Arming the Rare E…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 8:58 PM

Epilepsy Research News: May 2022

Epilepsy Research News: May 2022 This month we highlight new research on the brain "learning" to have seizures, improved therapeutic strategies for Dravet syndrome, and more. Epilepsy Research News: May 2022 This month…

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 7:53 PM

A Clinical Research Study Searching for People Who Experience Prolonged Epileptic Seizures (i.e. Lasting More than 3 Minutes)

A Clinical Research Study Searching for People Who Experience Prolonged Epileptic Seizures (i.e. Lasting More than 3 Minutes) Up to 250 people in study sites across the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia are expected to take part in the STARS Study.  …

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Mental Health & Epilepsy: Improving Quality of Life Webinar Registration Open

Mental Health & Epilepsy: Improving Quality of Life Webinar Registration Open Join us for a webinar that will discuss the prevalence of anxiety and depression among people with epilepsy. Mental Health & Epilepsy: Improving Quality of Li…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Preventing Post-Traumatic Epilepsy May be Possible by Inhibiting Two Inflammation-Based Signaling Pathways

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Preventing Post-Traumatic Epilepsy May be Possible by Inhibiting Two Inflammation-Based Signaling Pathways The team found that inhibiting either of these two inflammatory pathways soon after injury decreased seizure susceptibility as well as frequency. …

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Epilepsy Research News: April 2022

Epilepsy Research News: April 2022 This month we highlight new research on inaccurate labeling of CBD products, the first FDA-approved drug treat seizures for CDLK5, and more. Epilepsy Research News: April 2022 This mo…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 4:59 PM

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Investigating Spreading Depolarization in SUDEP

CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Investigating Spreading Depolarization in SUDEP This study establishes a foundation for continued study on the superior colliculus to ultimately develop preventative approaches for SUDEP. CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Invest…

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

A Clinical Trial for Epileptic Encephalopathy with Continuous Spike-and-Wave During Sleep

A Clinical Trial for Epileptic Encephalopathy with Continuous Spike-and-Wave During Sleep CURE Epilepsy would like to pass on some information that some families might find helpful. The Steamboat Study is…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Epilepsy Research News: March2022

Epilepsy Research News: March2022 This month we highlight new research on a new brain implant, sleep and epilepsy, blood levels of antiseizure drugs effected by pregnancy, and more. Epilepsy Research News: March 2022 T…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Register Now for the Autoimmune Epilepsy Treatment Considerations Webinar

Register Now for the Autoimmune Epilepsy Treatment Considerations Webinar Learn about different treatment options and considerations, including immunotherapy, for autoimmune related seizures and epilepsies. Autoimmune Epilepsy Treatment Conside…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Discovery: Multi-disciplinary approach to uncover new strategies to prevent epilepsy

Discovery: Multi-disciplinary approach to uncover new strategies to prevent epilepsy This work provides tangible therapeutic strategies that can be used to block epileptogenesis and the development of epilepsy.  CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Multi-d…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Remember to Register for the Free Identification and Treatment of Autoimmune Epilepsy Webinar

Remember to Register for the Free Identification and Treatment of Autoimmune Epilepsy Webinar Autoimmune-associated epilepsy is important to diagnose as it does not generally respond to typical anti-seizure medications. Identification and Treat…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 5:14 PM

Epilepsy Research News: February 2022

Epilepsy Research News: February 2022 This month we highlight new research on epilepsy and racial disparities, a new gene therapy, and more Epilepsy Research News: February 2022 This month’s research news includes a st…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Identification and Treatment of Autoimmune Epilepsy Webinar

Identification and Treatment of Autoimmune Epilepsy Webinar Free webinar on autoimmune-associated epilepsy is important to diagnose as it does not generally respond to typical anti-seizure medications. Identification and Treatment of Autoimmune…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Discovery: CURE Epilepsy’s Impact by Investing in Early-Stage Investigators

Discovery: CURE Epilepsy’s Impact by Investing in Early-Stage Investigators Dr. Worrell recalls the first grant he received from CURE Epilepsy and credits it with having an impact on his contributions to epilepsy research. CURE Epilepsy’s Impac…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

January 13, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Epilepsy Research News: January 2022

Epilepsy Research News: January 2022 This month we highlight new research advancing our knowledge of epilepsy genetics, epilepsy risk factors, new treatment targets, and more. Epilepsy Research News: January 2022 This …

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  Beth Dean · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Through research there is hope.

Through research there is hope. Make a gift and bring hope to those living with epilepsy. Donate Now  Dear Friend of CURE Epilepsy, On this last day of 2021, I share with you the words of one of our supporters whose life has been dramatically a…

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  Kelly Cervantes · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Our Commitment

Our Commitment Help advance ambitious epilepsy research by making a gift today. Donate Now  Dear Friend of CURE Epilepsy, CURE Epilepsy has been ambitiously advancing research this year, and we need your support today to fund this incredible m…

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  Chris Dulla · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Special message from CURE Epilepsy Grantee Dr. Chris Dulla

Special message from CURE Epilepsy Grantee Dr. Chris Dulla The weight of an epilepsy diagnosis is enormous, and I have devoted my life to lightening it. "When my lab receives a CURE Epilepsy grant, we consider it “special money” because it is …

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Discovery: Targeting Infantile Spasms After Disease Onset

Discovery: Targeting Infantile Spasms After Disease Onset Dr. Galanopoulou and colleagues at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY, sought a way to prevent the devastating consequences of infantile spasms CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Targeting …

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  Isobel Tollenaar · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 10:59 PM

42% of the way to $50k

42% of the way to $50k If you haven’t already, please donate now and help us raise $50,000 on #GivingTuesday! If you haven’t already, please donate now and help us raise $50,000 on #GivingTuesday! Dear Friend of CURE Epilepsy, I am CURE Epileps…

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  Jackson Cervantes · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM

#GivingTuesday is here. Please donate now.

#GivingTuesday is here. Please donate now. CURE Epilepsy needs your support. Dear Friend of CURE Epilepsy, Today is #GivingTuesday, and CURE Epilepsy needs your support. My family supports CURE Epilepsy in memory of my baby sister, Adelaide, an…

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Are you ready?

Are you ready? The only thing standing between us and a cure for Epilepsy is money for research. Dear Friend of CURE Epilepsy, The only thing standing between us and a cure for Epilepsy is money for research. Tomorrow –  #GivingTuesday – you ha…

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM

We need you next Tuesday

We need you next Tuesday For a global day of giving, and a very important day for CURE Epilepsy. Dear Friend of CURE Epilepsy, Next Tuesday is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving, and a very important day for CURE Epilepsy. We rely on the ou…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Epilepsy Research News: November 2021

Epilepsy Research News: November 2021 Read the latest research on the underlying causes of epilepsy, the role of brain cells and enzymes in epilepsy, and more. Epilepsy Research News: November 2021 This month’s researc…

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Join Team CURE Epilepsy for the 2022 Chicago Marathon

Join Team CURE Epilepsy for the 2022 Chicago Marathon Looking to challenge yourself and help raise funds for a good cause? Now is your chance! Limited spots available. Join Team CURE Epilepsy for the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon …

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  Paula and David Allbeck · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Our son's journey to seizure freedom

Our son's journey to seizure freedom CURE Epilepsy showed us the way. Now it’s time to give back. CURE Epilepsy not only funds cutting-edge research, but they make it accessible to families like ours. Please make a gift today. …

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Post-Traumatic Epilepsy and Cognitive Training: Improving Quality of Life Through HOBSCOTCH

Post-Traumatic Epilepsy and Cognitive Training: Improving Quality of Life Through HOBSCOTCH This webinar provides an overview of PTE and cognitive dysfunction, as well as some strategies to help improve the quality of life of those with PTE. Po…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Discovery: Identification of Environmental Contributors to SUDEP

Discovery: Identification of Environmental Contributors to SUDEP Understanding the mechanisms behind these impairments might help develop effective approaches to reduce the risk of and perhaps even prevent SUDEP. CURE Epilepsy Discovery: Identi…

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  CURE Epilepsy · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM

SUDEP Action Day 2021

SUDEP Action Day 2021 A day in which honor the memories of those we’ve lost by bringing the epilepsy community together to raise awareness of SUDEP  SUDEP Action Day 2021 #TIME2CHANGE #SUDEPActionday2021 …

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Epilepsy Research News: October 2021

Epilepsy Research News: October 2021 Read the latest research on PTE, TBI, reprogramming cells, and more. Epilepsy Research News: October 2021 This month’s research news features discoveries by three researchers in the…

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  Dr. Laura Lubbers · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM

SUDEP & The Heart: A Multi-System Approach to Understanding Electrical Disturbances

SUDEP & The Heart: A Multi-System Approach to Understanding Electrical Disturbances This webinar helps viewers learn how inherited neuronal or cardiac diseases may lead to electrical disturbances in both the brain and heart, and more SUDEP …

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