Epilepsy Team (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Leading a $2.6 million study to determine if traumatic brain injuries can cause changes within the brain that lead to epilepsy are, left to right, Michelle Olsen, Stefanie Robel, Harald Sontheimer, Michelle Theus, and Pamela VandeVord. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions Credit: Virginia Tech License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.