The 3rd Judith Hoyer Lecture in epilepsy, December 2, 2005 opening remarks.

On December 2, 2005, Dr. Jeffrey L. Noebels presented the third lecture in a series highlighting the promise of epilepsy research. Opening remarks were provided by Dr. Story C. Landis, Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and by Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD). The lecture series is held in memory of Mrs. Judith Hoyer, an active member of the Board of Directors of the Epilepsy Foundation (EF) and the late wife of Rep. Hoyer. Mrs. Hoyer spent her life both helping families to cope with epilepsy and promoting research into a cure and a better quality of life for those with the disorder. The purpose of the lecture is to raise awareness of epilepsy among researchers and the public and provide intellectual stimulation that will encourage continuing progress toward finding a cure for epilepsy.