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Epilepsy.com's Dr. Joseph Sirven and Warren Lammert interview
Greg Grunberg, star of the hit series "Heroes", father to Jake, a 14 year old with epilepsy, and Dr. Brien Smith, medical director of the epilepsy program at the Henry Ford Hospital of Detroit.
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.
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
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
Learn more about Epilepsy Therapy Project initiatives:
Learn more about the Epilepsy Therapy Project's upcoming events!
Epilepsy Therapy Project's past events
In its February issue, PharmaVoice highlights the story of ETP Founder and Chair, Warren Lammert and his daughter, Sylvie, who has uncontrolled seizures. Sylvie inspired Warren, Sylvie’s mother Kathy, and colleagues to initiate the Epilepsy Therapy Project, to accelerate development of new therapies for epilepsy. Read the story
| Chairman's Corner | |
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| Don't miss Epilepsy Talk Radio or the new Epilepsy Diary | 4/25/2010 |
| Sylvie turns 13. Shadow of 2 seizures on that special day | 3/31/2010 |
| A Year in Review - Happy Holidays from the Epilepsy Therapy Project | 12/17/2009 |
| Our new "My Epilepsy Diary" is live... | 8/27/2009 |
| Sneek Peak at the "Freedom Diary" | 8/19/2009 |
| A new seizure diary and all too old seizures... | 8/18/2009 |
| Meet the Destiny Maker | 4/22/2009 |
| President's Corner | |
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| President's Message - June 2009 | 6/01/2009 |
| President's Message - April 2009 | 4/13/2009 |
| President's Message - Winter Update 2009 | 3/2009 |
| President's Message - January 2009 | 1/10/2009 |
| Fundraising Corner | |
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| Earn Money for the Epilepsy Therapy Project When You Shop Online | 12/17/2009 |
| Are You an ETP Champion? | 10/11/2009 |
| FUNdraising Tip #3 - Plan Your Event | 10/02/2009 |
| FUNdraising Tip #2 - Goal Setting | 10/02/2009 |
| FUNdraising Tip #1 - Be Passionate | 8/05/2009 |
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