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|Articles|August 7, 2009

CCE Seizure Disorders: New York University by the numbers

Author(s)David Bennett

The numbers behind New York University's seizure disorders program.

The following data were evaluated to determine New York University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center's standing as a Clinical Center of Excellence for seizure disorders:

1989: Department founded

23: Faculty

40-45: Research protocols conducted annually

$2.03 million: NIH funding received in 2008

2,500: Physician referrals per year

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