Our Mission
With your help, Epilepsy Foundation New England aims to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. Together, we can offer those with epilepsy help for today, and hope for tomorrow.
3.4 Million
People Living With Epilepsy In the U.S.
150,000
New Cases of Epilepsy Each Year
1 in 26
Will Develop Epilepsy In Their Lifetime
1 in 3
People With No Effective Treatment
Upcoming Events
UMass Family Conference
The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference at WorcLab in Worcester allows patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask and…
MGH Group
A group for clients having epilepsy concerns and questions to interact live with doctors of MGH with Epilepsy Specialization. Prior…
Wednesday Webinar: Cannabidiol 101 Presented by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
We're joined by Stevie Roszkowski, PhD Medical Science Liaison for Jazz Pharmaceuticals for this week's webinar as we discuss a foundation…
Southern New England Epilepsy Day
Join us on May 10th for a day of epilepsy education geared towards patients, caregivers, and families affected by epilepsy.Boxed lunch…
Battle of the Biotech Bands
Former EFNE Board Member, Frank Salituro, and his band, Almost the Cure (ATC) , are back to rock out for epilepsy at the 10th Annual Battle…
A Caregiver's Journey: From Resilience to Resources
About the ConferenceA Caregiver's Journey: From Resilience to ResourcesThis conference is designed to support caregivers of individuals…
Wednesday Webinar: Your Questions, Answered: An Open Forum About Purple Camp and What to Expect
Your Questions, Answered: An Open Forum About Purple Camp and What to Expect Our own Chanda Gunn and Michele Cimino break it down for…
Wednesday Webinar: Understanding Functional Seizures (PNES)
Join us this week as we look at Functional Seizures (PNES) with Dr. W. Curt LaFrance. From diagnosis to treatment and managing stigma.
2025 Boston Walk for Epilepsy
Join the epilepsy community for the Northeast's largest epilepsy event!Walk Details10AM - RegistrationTBD - Walk StartsFollowed by…
MGH Group
A group for clients having epilepsy concerns and questions to interact live with doctors of MGH with Epilepsy Specialization. Prior…
Rappel Boston
Are you ready for the best views in Boston? Join us on the rooftop of the Hyatt as we take a step over the edge and raise awareness…
We’re working to help those battling epilepsy from all corners of New England, and we’re always reaching out to those just starting their journey. That’s why we’re putting our knowledge, experience, and community to work for visitors at all stages of the battle against epilepsy.
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Your involvement and advocacy on behalf of those battling epilepsy is crucial to our success, and we couldn't provide the services we do without your help. Whether you give a little or a lot, we always appreciate the support.
Our team of parents, patients, doctors, healthcare experts, researchers, and New Englanders all play a big role in our progress. Want to add your voice to the effort? Get involved and let’s put and end to epilepsy throughout New England, together.
Our Stories
News Stories from the foundation and stories from our friends living with epilepsy.
2nd *UPDATE* from a 2023 Research Grantee
Epilepsy Foundation New England is happy to share the following update from Zainab Zaman, MBBS Josh Rong, B.Sc., and Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, M.D., Ph.D. They were awarded $75,000 in March 2024 at the 3rd Annual Blue Skies Challenge. Below is a summary of their findings since receiving the award.
*UPDATE* from a 2023 Research Grantee
Epilepsy Foundation New England is happy to share the following update from Dr. Sattar Khoshkhoo and Dr. John Rolston. They were awarded $75,000 in March 2024 at the 3rd Annual Blue Skies Challenge. Below is a summary of their findings since receiving the award.
Epilepsy Foundation New England Achieves Accreditation for Community Health Worker (CHW) Program in MA
Why Massachusetts? MA’s licensing authority is among the most rigorous accreditation agency in the 6 states EFNE’s CHWs reach.
EFNE Board Strategizing for the Future
On February 28th, Epilepsy Foundation New England's Board of Directors convened for a productive day of strategic planning, guided by Nanette R. Fridman of Effect Collective.
Taking it to the Slopes - EpilepSki 2025 Recap
Epilepsy Foundation New England partnered with Adaptive Vermont at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT to provide adaptive skiing at the recent EpilepSki event this past Sunday.
My Story: How Funding Cuts Will Change This Researcher’s Life with Epilepsy
Draconian cuts in NIH funding will have a lasting impact on clinical care. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced dramatic cuts to all research funding that will dismantle biomedical research overnight.
