I spent a few great days in Denver last week. I flew out Thursday for an amazing event to benefit CURE that was hosted by Kathy and Art Judd that evening. Their loyal and dedicated committee sponsored a warm cocktail reception that brought together so many people impacted by epilepsy–those who have epilepsy themselves or a loved one with epilepsy, and many professionals whose careers revolve around helping improve the lives of people with epilepsy. Amy Brooks-Kayal, MD, who just completed several years on our Scientific Advisory Board and is now Chair of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Colorado, attended. Also, we were so pleased to be able to show off two recent CURE grantees from the University of Colorado—Manisha Patel, PhD, and Audrey Yee, MD.  Once again, I was reminded of how the mission of CURE is resonating with so many people, and how so many of them are becoming passionate supporters. The event was inspiring, and almost flawless–the only mistake the entire evening was that we forgot to take pictures to share with you!

Amy Brooks-Kayal, Manisha Patel, and me in the lab

The next day, I had an incredible tour of the University of Colorado, led by Amy Brooks-Kayal and Manisha Patel. It is always a phenomenal experience to visit the labs where scientists are hard at work trying to solve the mysteries of epilepsy. The program at the University of Colorado, under Amy’s watchful and inspiring direction,  is amazing to witness firsthand. The state-of-the-art equipment and bright and inquisitive minds of the young researchers are awe-inspiring. I am so grateful for their commitment and excitement at the prospect of turning discoveries into ways to truly understand what happens in the brain leading up to seizures, during seizures, and after seizures.  It is a tribute to those of you who support this critical research–this is the work that is truly going to pay off in answers for patients!