Areas of Focus
In addition to funding epilepsy research more broadly through investigator-initiated grants, CURE Epilepsy has a deep, sustained focus on several key areas of the field where we believe we can make a big impact over time.
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), which occurs when a seemingly healthy person with epilepsy dies for no known obvious reason, is perhaps the most devastating possible consequence of epilepsy. For 20 years, CURE Epilepsy has been a leader in SUDEP research, pushing the field to better understand risk factors that can lead to prevention.
Our Work in SUDEP
Genetic and Rare Epilepsies
Genes implicated in epilepsy continue to be discovered, and rare epilepsies can struggle to get the research attention they need. With its broad mandate to search for cures for all the epilepsies, CURE Epilepsy's work in specific diagnoses has the potential for impact across the field. From a potential treatment for infantile spasms to proving the value of reanalyzing genetic data, CURE Epilepsy is focused on leveraging discoveries for the benefit of all.
Our Work in Genetic & Rare Epilepsies
Post-Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE)
From our original $10M grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to current work on common data elements, CURE Epilepsy has been focused on team science and collaboration to solve the biggest challenges in this acquired epilepsy.
Our Work in PTE
