FACES - Finding A Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures

Our Mission:
To improve the quality of life for all people affected by epilepsy through research, clinical programs, education and awareness, and community building events.

Faces is a non-profit organization which is part of the NYU Medical Center and its Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.

Faces Newsletter
Fall 2007

The next faces evening lecture will be held on Monday, May 12th, 2008 at 6:00pm.
Speaker: Dr Siddartha Nadkarni
Topic: Cognitive and Behavioral Problems in Epilepsy

Details & Registration can be found here

Do you have a family history of epilepsy and would like to help?
Click here to find out more about the EPGP project.

NYU faces in partnership with The Epilepsy Therapy
Project has created "You Can Do This" an Epilepsy
& Seizure First Aid Video.

Full videos can be seen here:

1. You can do this	Video (Windows Media \| Real Media)
2. Triggers	Video (Windows Media \| Real Media)
3. Alchohol	Video (Windows Media \| Real Media)
4. Seizure First Aid	Video (Windows Media \| Real Media)
5. After the seizure	Video (Windows Media \| Real Media)

NYU faces W-9 form

NYU faces will host Art Day 2008 at The Children's Museum of Art on Saturday June 7th, 2008 from 9:00am to 11:30am. This exciting forum will give both you and your child access to the creative tools that promote self-expression and esteem through art. This event is open to pediatric patients ages 3 to 12 years old. Note: Due to space constraints, we ask that you limit your rsvp to 2 children and 1 adult. Registration and more information can be found here

Summer Camp Scholarship: NYU faces is once again proud to offer children affected by epilepsy the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful summer camp experience! We encourage families with a demonstrated financial need to apply for a select number of scholarships towards tuition at camps around the country. The list of approved summer camps and a downloadable application form can be found on the Summer Camps page. Applications must be received by June 1, 2008 for consideration.