Susan Axelrod 
Chair | Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy
Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES
Biography
In 1998, Susan Axelrod and two other mothers, frustrated with their inability to protect their children from the devastation of uncontrollable seizures and the side effects of medications, joined forces to spearhead the search for a cure for epilepsy. Under her leadership, CURE has successfully redefined the goals of epilepsy research as “no seizures, no side effects.” Susan serves on the NIH’s National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council and also as a consumer reviewer for the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program in the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program within the Department of Defense. Susan has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for her passionate advocacy.
Industry Expertise (6)
Medical Equipment / Supplies / Distribution
Public Policy
Research
Health Care - Services
Health Care - Providers
Government Administration
Areas of Expertise (6)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Treatment
Stroke
Leadership and Training
Volunteer Leadership and Development
Treating Stroke Victims
Accomplishments (4)
2010 Chicagoan of the Year Recipient (professional)
Research!America’s 2007 Llura and Gordon Gund Volunteer Leadership Award Recipient (professional)
Council Member (professional)
Susan serves on the NIH’s National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council.
Consumer Reviewer (professional)
Susan serves as a consumer reviewer for the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program in the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program within the Department of Defense.
Education (2)
University of Chicago Business School: MBA, Business Administration/Health Service Administration
Colorado College: B.A., Humanities
Links (1)
Sample Talks (3)
The Importance of Patient-Doctor Communication
Susan spoke to this topic at the 29th International Epilepsy Congress 2011.
New Attitudes and New Approaches to Treating Epilepsy
Susan was an invited speaker at the Inaugural Judith Hoyer Lecture in Epilepsy, sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in November of 2003.
Medical Philanthropy: Investing in the ‘Cure Enterprise
Susan participated in this panel discussion at the 2010 Milken Institute Global Conference.
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
