Epilepsy Research RIGHT HERE in Minnesota


   We recently hosted the first-ever Minnesota Epilepsy Research Summit, as EFMN believes
   research is critical to understanding epilepsy and improving the care of people living with
   seizures.  Nearly twenty Minnesota-based researchers presented current epilepsy
   research.  Read their research abstracts at the bottom of this page. 








Why is research so important?

 •  Epilepsy affects over 3 million Americans of all ages – more than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and
    Parkinson’s disease combined. Almost 500 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed every day in the United States. Epilepsy affects
    50,000,000 people worldwide.

 •  In two-thirds of patients diagnosed with epilepsy, the cause is unknown.

 •  In over thirty percent of patients, seizures cannot be controlled with treatment. Uncontrolled seizures may lead to brain damage and
    death. Many more have only partial control of their seizures.

•  Much is still to be learned about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)



How to find out about current research studies

It is exciting to imagine a world that is epilepsy free. Research is in the works to make that thought a reality.
The best source of information regarding current research studies on epilepsy is through the Centers for Disease Control at www.clinicaltrials.gov. 

The national Epilepsy Foundation plays an active role in epilepsy research.  Click here to learn about the latest advances in epilepsy research.


RESEARCH SUMMIT ABSTRACTS