Landover, MD (PRWEB) April 11, 2013
Who: The Obama administration is pledging $100 million toward a new BRAINBrain Research through Advancing Innovative NeurotechnologiesInitiative to help researchers find new ways to treat, cure and even prevent brain disorders, such as epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are bringing together the nations top thought leaders in the study of epilepsy and traumatic brain disorders to lead the charge in the development of new prevention and treatment options for neurological diseases and disorders. While advances in medical treatment have allowed some individuals with epilepsy to control their condition, there is no known treatment or therapy to control seizures in one-third of the population diagnosed with epilepsy. For this reason, the Epilepsy Foundation is spearheading several monumental events over the course of seven days to overcome the challenges created by epilepsy through efforts including education, advocacy and research.
What: Epilepsy Foundations National Walk for Epilepsy VIP Reception When: Friday, April 19, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: The Mead Center for American Theater, 1101 6th St., SW Washington, DC
Interview and Photo Opportunities:
Greg Grunberg, from ABC Family's Baby Daddy and Lifetimes The Client List
Phil Gattone, CEO and President, Epilepsy Foundation
Jacqueline French, M.D., President of the American Epilepsy Society and recipient of the 2013 Hero of Epilepsy Award
Warren Lammert, Founder of the Epilepsy Therapy Project
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What: Seventh Annual National Walk for Epilepsy (http://www.WalkforEpilepsy.org) When: Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m. Where:Starting line is 15th Street near Constitution Ave. on the Monument grounds
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Media Advisory: Epilepsy Advocates to Converge in the Nation’s Capital for Week-long Schedule of Events