Final Call for Entries to the 2010 Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award

Award Recognizes Excellence in Epilepsy Reporting Across the World

BRUSSELS, Belgium, September 13, 2010 - The Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award, a joint
initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and UCB, recognizes
and rewards journalists from across the world who produce informed and
compelling news and feature stories on epilepsy, as decided by an
independent, international judging panel. Articles and broadcasts on epilepsy
published between 30th June 2009 and 29th October 2010 are eligible for entry
to the 2010 awards. The closing date for receipt of entries is 29th October
2010.

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"The media can play a role in improving the understanding of
epilepsy and challenging the misconceptions associated with the disease"
commented Dr Mark Porter, GP, broadcaster, and member of the Excellence in
Epilepsy Journalism Award judging panel. "The judging panel was delighted by
the number of high quality entries submitted last year and we are
anticipating further thought-provoking and inspiring journalism in this
year's entries. If your work has made a significant contribution to
increasing the awareness and understanding of epilepsy, you could be one of
the deserving winners this year."

The 2010 'Excellence in Epilepsy' award is open to journalists
from around the world who can either submit their own work or be nominated.
There are three categories - for print, online and broadcast media - which
will be judged by an independent panel including:

    - Dr Carlos Acevedo, Vice-President of the IBE Latin American
      Region and Editor, International Epilepsy News

    - Robert Cole, CEO, Epilepsy Association of South Australia
      and the Northern Territory

    - Mike Glynn, President, IBE

    - David Josephs, Epilepsy Advocate

    - Joachim Mueller-Jung, Writer and Journalist, Frankfurter
      Allgemeine Zeitung

    - Dr Mark Porter, GP, Broadcaster and Medical correspondent
      for The Times

"Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder,
affecting more than 50 million people worldwide" said Mike Glynn, President
of the IBE, and a member of the 2010 judging panel. "The experience of living
with seizures varies greatly from person to person. At the International
Bureau for Epilepsy our goal is to help improve the quality of life for all
people living with epilepsy and their families and carers. We believe that
initiatives such the Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award can help to
bring about improvements and developments in epilepsy care and services
worldwide."

The panel is tasked with identifying responsible, informed,
original and stimulating stories on epilepsy and entries for the 2010
Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award will be assessed on the following
criteria:

    - Helps to raise awareness and understanding of epilepsy
    - Gives a voice to people with epilepsy
    - Is conceptually or visually innovative or creative
    - Is well structured, well researched and compelling
    - Uses language responsibly when reporting or writing on epilepsy

Dr Lode Dewulf, Chief Medical Affairs Officer, UCB, added "UCB
is committed to making a meaningful difference to the epilepsy community and
providing programs that enrich the lives of people with epilepsy. We are
pleased to sponsor the Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award for a second
year and hope that the 2010 awards will continue to open the lines of
communication about epilepsy with the goal of helping to improve the lives of
people with epilepsy, those who live with them and those who care for them."

To enter:

Post or email entries with the completed nomination form to: Journalism
Award

    PO Box 64191
    London
    WC1A 9EN
    United Kingdom

or e-mail: journalismawards@excellenceinepilepsy.com. The closing date
for entries is 29th October 2010. More information and a nomination form are
available at:
www.ibe-epilepsy.org/activities/excellence-in-journalism-award.

Certain local restrictions may apply regarding this journalism award and
the award is only available where not prohibited or restricted by local laws
and regulations.

About Epilepsy(1,2)

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder affecting 50 million people
worldwide. It is caused by abnormal, excessive electrical discharges of the
nerve cells or neurons in the brain. Epilepsy is characterized by a tendency
to have recurrent seizures and defined by two or more unprovoked seizures.
There are many different seizure types and epileptic syndromes and effective
classification guides treatment and prognosis.

About the IBE

Founded almost 50 years ago, the IBE is an organisation of
laypersons and professionals interested in the medical and non-medical
aspects of epilepsy. The IBE addresses such social problems as education,
employment, insurance, driving licence restrictions and public awareness, and
supports its members through a range of innovative and important initiatives
aimed at improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy and their
families. www.ibe-epilepsy.org/aboutus

About UCB

UCB, Brussels, Belgium is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the
research, development and commercialization of innovative medicines with a
focus on the fields of central nervous system and immunology disorders.
Employing more than 9 000 people in over 40 countries, UCB produced revenue
of EUR 3.1 billion in 2009. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB).

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exchange rate fluctuations and hiring and retention of its employees.

References

1. www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs999/en/
[accessed 12th August 2010]

2. Epilepsy Foundation. Epilepsy and Seizure Statistics.
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/about/
[accessed 12th August 2010]

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Further information: Ann Little, Executive Director, IBE, T +353-1-210-8850, ibedublin at eircom.net or Eimear O'Brien, Associate Director, Global CNS Communications, UCB Group, T +32-2-559-9271, Eimear.OBrien at ucb.com