We greatly appreciate your interest and contributions. Despite all available therapies, as many as one-third of those with epilepsy continue to have seizures and live each day without effective treatment. Even those who rely on medications to control their seizures have side effects that most of us would find unacceptable. Because of you and your help, we are advancing new treatments for everyone living with epilepsy and helping people find their way to the best available therapies by building the depth and breadth of content and community on epilepsy.com.
Corporate Partners
Companies and organizations distinguished by their caring spirit and dedication to our community are taking a leadership role in helping us to find better treatments and fight the serious challenge of epilepsy and seizures. Corporate donations and educational grants help us build out in-depth content for patients and professionals on epilepsy.com and help us pursue our mission to advance new therapies.
Mission Laureates:
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Abbott Pharmaceuticals We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health.
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GlaxoSmithKline Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK is proud to support epilepsy.com and the community of patients and families living with epilepsy.
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Ortho-McNeil Neurologics Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc. focuses exclusively on providing solutions that improve neurological health. In conjunction with internal and external research partners, the company continues to explore new opportunities to develop solutions for unmet healthcare needs in neurology. Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc., is committed to finding newer and better solutions to treat epilepsy and to supporting the epilepsy community through ground-breaking efforts, such as the National Walk for Epilepsy, to help increase public awareness. The company currently markets products for Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and acute and preventive migraine treatment.
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UCB, Inc. UCB is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology products in the fields of central nervous system disorders, allergy/respiratory diseases, immune and inflammatory disorders and oncology - UCB focuses on securing a leading position in severe disease categories.
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE: VRX) is a global, science-based specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products, primarily in the areas of neurology, infectious disease and dermatology. Through its global infrastructure, Valeant develops and commercializes important treatments for patients worldwide.
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Mission Champions:
Mission Advocates:
- Bay City Capital, LLC Pipeline Conference Sponsor
- Desitin Arzneimittel GMBH
- Eisai Medical Research, Inc.
- Intranasal Therapeutics, Inc.
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- L.E.K. Consulting, LLC Pipeline Conference Sponsor
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- mXm Medical Communications
- NeuroInsights
- NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Pharmedica Communications, LLC
- Repligen Corporation
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- Schwarz Biosciences, Inc.
- Shire Pharmaceuticals
- Sofinnova Ventures, Inc., Pipleline Conference Sponsor
- Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc.
- Xenii, Inc.
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Organization Partners
The Epilepsy Therapy Development Project is proud to present the following organizations as partners in the effort to find better treatments and a cure for epilepsy.
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AES The American Epilepsy Society promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of epilepsy. Membership in the Society is made up of clinicians and researchers investigating basic and clinical aspects of epilepsy, and other health-care professionals interested in seizure disorders.
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Anita Kaufmann Foundation Our mission is to educate the public not to fear Epilepsy or Brain Trauma, including their various manifestations and their impact upon human interaction.
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CIMIT The CIMIT mission is to improve patient care by facilitating collaboration of scientists, engineers, and clinicians to catalyze development of innovative technology, emphasizing minimally invasive diagnosis and therapy.
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CURE A non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy by raising funds for research and by increasing awareness of the prevalence and devastation of this disease.
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Epilepsy Foundation The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy, and services.
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Epilepsy Research Foundation The Epilepsy Research Foundation was created through a unique partnership among three leading organizations, the Epilepsy Foundation, the Epilepsy Therapy Development Project (Epilepsy TDP), and Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures (FACES). The mission the ERF is to drive the development of new therapies for epilepsy, accelerating the advancement of research from the laboratory to the patient. ERF provides grants supporting the research and development of new therapies in both academic and commercial settings worldwide.
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The Epilepsy Study Consortium The Epilepsy Study Consortium is a group of scientific investigators from academic medical research centers who are dedicated to accelerating the development of new therapies in epilepsy to improve patient care. The organization?s goals include building a partnership between academics, industry and regulatory agencies and optimizing clinical trial methodology in order to responsibly speed new treatments to patients.
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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation To help individuals attain economic independence by advancing educational achievement and entrepreneurial success, consistent with the aspirations of our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman.
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Exceptional Parent Information that matters, from people who care.
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FasterCures Our mission is to identify and implement global solutions to accelerate the process of discovery and clinical development of new therapies for the treatment of deadly and debilitating diseases.
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Finding A Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures (FACES) Improving the quality of life for all people affected by epilepsy through research, clinical programs, education and awareness, and community building events. A non-profit organization affiliated with NYU Medical Center and its Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.
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Milken Family Foundation The purpose of the Milken Family Foundation is to discover and advance inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and those around them lead productive and satisfying lives. The Foundation advances this mission primarily through its work in education and medical research.
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke The mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease – a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.
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Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance is dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis while improving the lives of those affected.
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University of Pennsylvania Medical School Penn Medicine is committed to remain a world-leading institution in three equally valued and inter-related missions of patient care, education, and research. The success of these missions requires the integration of the School of Medicine and Health System and a shared destiny with the University of Pennsylvania. By recruiting and retaining a world-class faculty and staff who strive for excellence, innovation, quality and professionalism, we will accomplish our missions. Our goal is to be recognized nationally as the most accomplished and respected School of Medicine and Health System.
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Individual & Foundation Partners
Individual contributions are our most important source of funding for all elements of the epilepsy.com programs and mission. Your contributions and gifts support not only our epilepsy.com website, but also our other platform initiatives including: The Epilepsy Study Consortium, and our New Therapy Grants Program. The Epilepsy Study Consortium brings together leading epilepsy centers to streamline the clinical development process and take significant time and costs out of epilepsy therapy development. The New Therapy Grants Program was created to support the translation of promising research into new therapies for people living with epilepsy.
New Therapy Angels:
( $ 100,000 + )
- Anonymous
- Warren B. and Kathleen Lammert
- Milken Family Foundation
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Discovery Circle:
( $ 5,000 + )
- The Anita Kaufmann Foundation
- Anonymous
- Thomas & Johanna Baruch
- William and June Braunlich
- CIBC World Markets- Miracle Day
- Deborah & Orrin Devinsky
- The Falk Family
- Mr. and Mrs. David Fischell
- Jeanne and Frank Fischer
- Debra K. Glidden
- Jeffrey and Janet Glidden
- Janelle Hall - Hydro Gulf of Mexico, LLC
- Heller Bros. Foundation
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- Hydro Gulf of Mexico, LLC
- Bill and Sheila Lambert
- Kathleen & Warren Lammert
- Warren and Susan Lammert
- The Ledbetter Family
- May Liang and Jim Lintott
- May Liang & James Lintott
- Garry and Mary Menzel
- Doug and Diane Robinson
- Thomas & Johanna Baruch
- Cathy & Shelton Swei
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Discovery Circle - Honorary Gifts:
($5,000+)
- Steven C. Schachter - In Honor of Epilepsy TDP
- Team Hapa-Epilepsy TDP - In Honor of National Walk for Epilepsy
- David and Danielle Sadock - In Honor of their daughter Lauren Sadock
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Discovery Circle - Memorial Gifts:
($5,000+)
- Joyce Cramer - In Memory of Marvin Cramer
- Orrin and Deborah Devinsky - In Memory of Marvin Cramer
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Development Sponsors:
( $ 1,000 + )
- Charles S. and Zena A. Scimeca Charitable Fund
- David L. Andre
- Jeffrey P. Barnett
- Frank M. Fischer
- Jeff and Janet Glidden
- Joseph Klein III- The Associated Jewish Community Fund of Baltimore
- Susan Lammert
- David Mickle & Miriam Dolin - To Warren, Kim and the Epilepsy Therapy Project team: to all you have accomplished, and to all you WILL accomplish!
- Stephen G. & Mary Jo Schuler
- Karen S. Terrando
- Alex Trzesniewski
- Hans P. Utsch
- Arnold Wood
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Development Sponsors - Honorary Gifts:
($1,000+)
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Development Sponsors - Memorial Gifts:
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- Kim Macher - In Memory of my brothers Rusty and Bobby
- Alice Thorpe - In Memory of T. Anthony Pollner
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Research Catalysts:
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Research Catalysts - Honorary Gifts:
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Research Catalysts - Memorial Gifts:
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- F. Alexander Allain- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Lynn & Francois Allain- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Lynn Allain- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Chad D. Angelle- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Alpha Delta Kappa-Lambda Chapter - In Memory of Kenneth McLaughlin
- Monique J. Almodovar - In Memory of Margaret Ann Gavagan Edwards
- Harry and Joanne Anderson - In Memory of Christopher Barnish
- Lori Anderson - In Memory of Kathy Rector
- Renee and Rodney Anderson - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Amy E. Arietta - In Memory of Joan Collins
- Mari Avedano - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Patricia H. Avery - In Memory of Susan
- Robert and Troyette Batley - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Elinor Ben Menachem MD, PhD. - In Memory of Marvin Cramer
- Charles and Pat Bland - In Memory of Donald Arnold
- Rhoda Blum- In Memory of Karissa Renae Ashley
- Danielle Brady - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Nancy Bramble - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Gloris & Cookie Breaux- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- William and June Braunlich - In Memory of Marvin Cramer
- Erin D. Brosch - In Memory of Paul Gonzales
- William and June Braunlich - In Memory of Jean Thomas Osborne
- Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Burkle - In Memory of Susan Nydam
- Leonard and Mary Buswell - In Memory of Harold Swift
- C21 Alliance Realty - In Memory of Kurt Olson
- Maribel Carranza - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Emily Carey - In Memory of Kyle George Flood
- Shehong Chen - In Memory of Ira Walters
- Barbara S. Clawson - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Larry Cogan- In Memory of Martin Cogan and Robert Russell
- Paul Commons - In Memory of Arkady Flikop
- Joyce Cramer- In Memory of Marshall Jacobs
- Kathleen Coons- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Matt, Amy, Haley, Tyler, Ron, Jennifer, Elijah and Olivia Cottrell - In Memory of James Ryan (J.R.) Bain Jennings
- David & Vicki Courville- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Patricia J. Cozza - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Joyce Cramer - In Memory of Louis Jacobs
- Joyce Cramer - In Memory of Bobby Bruhn
- Jean Cugini and Family - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Eva C. Darby - In Memory of Danielle Farwick
- Anna Darensbourg- In Memory of hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Hazel Darkins - In Memory of Amanda Merino
- Phyllis David - In Memory of Bessie Schell
- Mr. and Mrs. Henry DeEulio - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Lilia Diaz - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Domengeuax, Wright, Roy & Edwards- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Amarilis Dones - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Sarah Scott Dow - In Memory of Ruth Ellen Scott Palat
- Francis Duran - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Theodore Edwards- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Melvin and Shirley Eide - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Jerry & Linda Eidelman- In Memory of Barbara Bissman
- Jerry & Linda Eidelman- In Memory of Selma Price
- Robert B. Elkins - In Memory of Danielle Farwick
- Nadine Elliston - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Bill and Gail Engvall - In Memory of Jamie Jarrett
- Linda Fee - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- William and Mary Fiske - In Memory of Susan C. Nydam
- Tracy Flanagan - In Memory of Daniel Copeland
- Kathy Fowler - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Michael Fowler - In Memory of Donald A. Kennedy
- Debra French - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Jacqueline French - In Memory of Marvin Cramer
- Donald and Sally Garson - In Memory of Margaret Collins
- James and Sandra Gillis - In Memory of Alex Poplaskie
- Joan Glasheen - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Alan Gleicher - In Memory of Brian Alan Sitomer
- Joseph Golemme - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Sharon Grabner - In Memory of Chris Bauer
- Sondra Grossman - In Memory of Bruce
- Rosemary Gunsett - In Memory of James Wade
- William and Jean Hagler - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Barb Hasting - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Mike B. Henry- In Memory of Donald A. Kennedy
- Paul Hertlein - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Michael J. Horhota - In Memory of Danielle Farwick
- Royce and Don Ice - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Samuel Irwin- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Jay and Barbara Isabella - In Memory of Tommy Moran
- Rita Jacobs- In Memory of Marshall Jacobs
- Hal & Lynn Jacoby - In Memory of Angelo Califano
- Rosann, Ross, Carrie, Rachel and Emily Jones - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- The Joy School of Houston, TX- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Kathleen Kattler - In Memory of Sandy Brazus
- Archie, Jean and David Kellems - In Memory of Donald Arnold
- Judith G. Kiely - In Memory of Jean Osborne
- Loraine Kingsley - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Patricia Kurpiewski - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Warren and Kathleen Lammert - In Memory of Marvin Cramer
- Warren and Kathleen Lammert - In Memory of Jean Thomas Osborne
- John and Patricia Lefavour - In Memory of Harold A. Swift Jr.
- Georgianna L. Lindstrom - In Memory of Robert Preston
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- David Lin, MD- In Memory of Karissa Renae Ashley
- Omia E. Linne - In Memory of Donald Arnold
- Emma Lovett - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Janet-Gayle Lumpkins - In Memory of Chris Bauer
- John & Patricia Lyon - In Memory of Brandon Kilburn
- Donna Malikowski - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Kelly Mayhall Parsons - In Memory of April Schmitt McNaughton
- The McCartney Family - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Edward and Edith McGarry- In Memory of Hayden ladmirault
- John McGinnity - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Diana J. McKnight - In Memory of Anita Immroth
- Tim and Polly Miller - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Kristin J. Milley - In Memory of Lindsay Jean Peterson
- Keelan Morton - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Robert & Elizabeth Moore- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Laura Murphy - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Sheila Mutter - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Narraganset Bay Pediatrics - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Micahel Neri- In Memory of Karissa Renae Ashley
- Karen A. O'Connor - In Memory of Kyle George Flood
- The Olney Theatre Corporation- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Elnora Panages- In Memory of Vivian Garcia
- Loyal and Mary Alice Park - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Karen Parko - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- G. Kent and Marilyn Peterson - In Memory of Lindsay Jean Peterson
- Joanne and Dennis Peterson - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Donald Perez- In Memory of Karissa Renae Ashley
- Jane Petkofsky & Kevin Adams- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Douglas Pfaff - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Daniel and Jennie Piccuta - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Martin and Beverly Pierce - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Rathini Pillai - In Memory of Danielle Farwick
- Jody and Dorothy Piurkowski - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Michael Privitera - In Memory of Marv Cramer
- Anna Gadler Pratt- In Memory of Salvatore & Rose Gadler
- Norma Quinn - In Memory of Tommy Newton
- Sergio, Michelle and Alex Restaino - In Memory of Christopher Michael Restaino
- Ouida Roberts- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Kelli Rogers- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Doug Rosener - In Memory of Victoria Kirkish
- Elaine Rothman - In Memory of Ruth Ring
- Elliot H. Rothstein - In Memory of Jennifer O'Neill
- James P. Roy- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Barry A. Ruben - In Memory of Janet Ruben
- Camille Samuels - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Mary Jane Sandoval - In Memory of Joan Newman
- Margery June Savage - In Memory of Joshua Stephen Banks
- Mark D. Schaper- In Memory of hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Barbara J. Scott - In Memory of Amelia Panuska
- Daniel and Patricia Shafer - In Memory of Marvin Cramer
- Annadora Shirk - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Stephen and Margaret Shuppy - In Memory of Gabriella E. Lombardo
- Beverly Silberling- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- David Skeath - In Memory of Danielle Farwick
- Alexander and Jill Skibinsky - In Memory of Margaret Collins
- Michael Skinner- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Jim and Miriam Steffen - In Memory of Danielle Farwick
- Norbert N. Steiner - In Memory of Irma and Max Roth and Daniel Steiner
- St. John Elementary School Principal's Fund- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Frank and Shirley Styer - In Memory of Peg Collins
- Michelle Szczepanik - In Memory of John Captain
- Ivan P. Thomas - In Memory of Danielle Farwick
- Maryann Thompson - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Lynnda L. Thompson-Tiano - In Memory of Dora and Nancy
- Lynnda L. Thompson-Tiano - In Memory of Arlene Brown
- Elena Timmons - In Memory of Corey Jason Timmons
- Josette Timmons - In Memory of Corey Jason Timmons
- James Tise- In Memory of Hayden Louis Ladmirault
- Katrina Todd - In Memory of Marsell Todd, Jr.
- Shelby Joe Turner - In Memory of Danielle Farwick
- Kristin J. Milley - In Memory of Lindsay Jean Peterson
- Patricia and William Vincent - In Memory of Margaret "Peg" Collins
- Charles and Ana Walling - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Emmett and Kathleen Walling - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Craig and Paula Weinstein - In Memory of Lorraine Glidden
- Grant and Elena Wells - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Phillip and Joanne West - In Memory of Jeffrey Walling
- Fran and Jerry Wigod - In Memory of Sydney Gartenberg
- Judy and Allan Williams - In Memory of Ray Schafer
- Judy and Allan Williams - In Memory of Juanita Joyce
- Judy and Allan Williams - In Memory of Blanche Giddiens
- Judy Williams - In Memory of Kenneth Woodruff
- Rosalin Wilmes - In Memory of Aunt Helen Wilmes
- Jeffrey L. Wingenroth - In Memory of Chris Wingenroth
- Keshita Winters - In Memory of Joan Newman
- The Woman's Club of Larchmon - In Memory of William Glasheen
- Donna C. Wozniak - In Memory of Dennis Esposito
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Tribute
Dr Peter D. Williamson, MD
We honor Peter because he has devoted his professional life to understanding localization of the epileptogenic focus and epilepsy treatment in order to help people with epilepsy: this is his greatest philanthropy.
Thanks for the mentoring — it has served me well. Rita August
