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Epilepsy Therapy Project (ETP) is proud to report the successful milestone for ganaxolone, a new epilepsy therapy.
ETP was an early supporter of Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., providing seed funds and introductions that helped the company engage venture capital groups to provide the $30 million needed to reach this stage. Its investors include Domain Associates, Canaan Partners, Sofinnova Ventures and Foundation Medical Partners.
Our seed funding is an example of ETP’s venture philanthropy program: Our goal is to assist start-up companies to move to the next step leading toward a new therapy for epilepsy. Since inception, ETP has provided 33 grants for specific, short-term project, one matching grant, and three seed-stage investments to support start-up companies.
The Epilepsy Therapy Project is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to a singular focus: overcoming the funding gaps and roadblocks that slow the progress of new therapies from the lab to the patient. Epilepsy Therapy Project seeks to improve incentives and encourage commercial investment in new therapies. Acting as both a catalyst and clearing house for innovative research and the early commercialization of new therapies, the Epilepsy Therapy Project brings together financial resources, scientific insights and business expertise from leading academic and commercial industry participants.
Epilepsy Therapy Project has raised more than $6 million towards its mission.
The story of the Epilepsy Therapy Project, its founding in 2002 by parents of young children living with severe epilepsy, and the programs and therapies we have supported. Read more
Our MissionLearn about the Epilepsy Therapy Project's mission, and why we need your help. Read more
Who We AreTo invest your contributions effectively, we have assembled an outstanding staff and team of clinicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and finance industry advisors. These scientific and business advisory board members make funding decisions and provide support to advance the most promising new therapy projects. Meet our team
epilepsy.comEpilepsy.com is a dynamic online resource providing in-depth information and community for people living with epilepsy, and is the home of the Epilepsy Therapy Project. The mission of epilepsy.com is to inform and empower patients and families facing newly diagnosed epilepsy or those struggling with epilepsy that has resisted treatment. Read more
epilepsy.com professionalsAn online resource for healthcare professionals to learn about epilepsy and seizures, co-existing disorders, specialized populations, and diagnosis and treatment for epilepsy. Visit our site for daily research and medical news about epilepsy, commentary from leading voices in the field, and opinions on controversial topics surrounding epilepsy research and treatment. Read more
Epilepsy Therapy Project ForumShare observations about productive directions for new therapies in epilepsy and opportunities to invest across the academic and commercial pipeline of development. Discuss Epilepsy Therapy Project programs, directions, fund-raising and events. Read more
A Message from Our Chairman and Co-Founder
Keeping a promise, and with thanks and appreciation, Warren Lammert, Chairman and Co-Founder offers some highlights of the Epilepsy Therapy Project's important accomplishments and progress. Read more
Annual ReportReflecting on the year behind us, this report features some of the programs that are supported through your contributions. Read more
The Epilepsy Therapy Project supports innovative research in both academic and industry settings through direct grants and investments. Learn about our programs and how the Epilepsy Therapy Project is supporting research and helping to advance new therapies.
Epilepsy Research FoundationThe mission of the Epilepsy Research Foundation is to drive the development of new therapies for epilepsy, accelerating the advancement of research from the laboratory to the patient. Read more
New Therapy Grants Program / Apply for Grant Funding
The New Therapy Grants Program provides grants supporting the research and development of new therapies, including new medicines and therapeutic devices, in both academic and commericial settings worldwide. Consistent with the theme of translational research, all grant proposals must demonstrate a clear path from the lab to the patient. Read more
Commercialization Grants / Apply for Grant Funding
1:1 matching grants to academic and commercial entities to support the commercialization of novel approaches to the treatment of epilepsy. These matching funds seek to leverage other resources, and accelerate the pace of therapeutic advance. Read more
Milken Family Foundation Translational Research Awards / Apply for Grant Funding
The Milken Family Foundation has a remarkable history of medical philanthropy and in particular a longstanding and unique commitment to advancing cures for epilepsy. The MFF Translational Research Awards target the area of greatest need and potential impact in this therapy pipeline—the translation of basic research to therapeutic product candidates. The Foundation will favor proposals focused on women with epilepsy and their unique issues during child-bearing years. Read more
Funding Portfolio
The Epilepsy Therapy Project directly supports promising new therapies and emerging epilepsy focused companies through research awards and equity investments. Review the list of funded projects and investments in this section. Read more
Other Sources of Funding
View the list of additional funding sources here. Read more
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| Chairman's Corner | |
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| Meet the Destiny Maker | 4/22/2009 |
| Our Community Needs to Step it Up! | 4/07/2008 |
| President's Corner | |
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| President's Message - June 2009 | 4/13/2009 |
| President's Message - April 2009 | 4/13/2009 |
| President's Message - Winter Update 2009 | 3/2009 |
| President's Message - January 2009 | 1/10/2009 |
| President's Message - December 2008 | 12/01/2008 |
| President's Message - November 2008 | 11/01/2008 |
| President's Message - October 2008 | 10/01/2008 |
| President's Message - September 2008 | 9/1/2008 |
| President's Message - August 2008 | 8/1/2008 |
| President's Message - July 2008 | 7/1/2008 |
| Chanda Gunn's Blog | |
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| Ready or Not | 9/18/2008 |
| Fourth of July | 7/05/2008 |

