Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy
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| Founded | 8 September 1998[1][2] |
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| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Services | Raising and granting funds for epilepsy research |
| Beth Lewin Dean | |
| Website | www |
Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE Epilepsy) is a parent-founded, research-focused nonprofit committed to finding a cure for epilepsy. It was founded in 1998.[3] It is based in Chicago, Illinois.
CURE Epilepsy invests in foundational science research to expand the understanding of the underlying mechanisms of epilepsy, with the end goal being the discovery of a cure. CURE Epilepsy has raised more than $100 million and funded over 300 epilepsy research projects.
Research funded by the organization has led to breakthroughs in the genetic diagnosis of epilepsy, potential treatments for infantile spasms, and a greater understanding of how to prevent sudden death in epilepsy, among other advances.[citation needed]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ "Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy". Corporation File Detail Report. Illinois Secretary of State. Accessed December 8, 2015.
- ^ "[1]". Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy. Guidestar. December 31, 2020. Accessed May 31, 2021.
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