For Immediate Release
Epilepsy is neurological disorder that affects one in every hundred Canadians. While great strides have been made in Epilepsy research, more needs to be done. Epilepsy Canada’s research grants competition hopes to encourage this important work. After a thorough review of numerous applications, Epilepsy Canada is proud to announce the winners of this year’s postdoctoral research awards and summer studentships, which are worth a total of $134,000. Epilepsy Canada would like to thank the donors whose generous support made this program possible.
Award Winners
There were many impressive applications and Epilepsy Canada commends all who applied. The winners were chosen because their research will most benefit those afflicted with epilepsy. The postdoctoral award will give three people the opportunity to pursue one year of research and training in the area of epilepsy. The summer studentships will give four promising students the chance to train in a lab and research over the summer period.
Postdoctoral Award
- Dr. Sebastien Desgent of Montreal, QC - $38,000
- Dr. Ali R. Khan of Surrey, BC - $38,000
- Dr. Lois Miraucourt of Montreal, QC - $38,000
Summer Studentship Award
- Danielle Weber-Adrian of Richmond Hill, ON - $5,000
- Youssef Soliman of Mississauga, ON - $5,000
- Josiane Mapplebeck of Montreal, QC - $5,000
- Yayi Huang of Toronto, ON - $5,000
The Goal
The goal of Epilepsy Canada’s research grants competition is to invest in the next generation of experts who may one day leave a milestone in epilepsy treatment. Epilepsy Canada’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for persons affected by epilepsy through promotion of research, education, and awareness initiatives that build understanding and acceptance of epilepsy. Epilepsy Canada relies entirely on private and corporate donations to achieve these goals.
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