Sometimes people with an epilepsy take their own lives - and this is more common that many realise. Psychiatrist & researcher Prof. Andrea Cipriani 🤩 talks of the psychiatric symptoms of the epilepsies and why lived experience must shape treatment, management, and prevention!

Genetic epilepsies are way more complex than we thought!! Clinical neurologist and scientist Prof. Sam Berkovic shares the differences between inherited, de novo , and somatic forms, challenges in diagnoses, impacts on families, and societal stigma. However, Sam also shares the exciting, positive advancements in genetic research and precision medicine!

Torie chats with neurologist Sanja Gluscevic about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) - a critical, often avoided topic! Sanja provides both pharmaceutial and holistic lifestyle ways to minimise risk; including managing mood and sleep!

Neuropsychologist Prof. Gus Baker talks about mental health in relation to epilepsy! He highlights the significant conditions associated, such as depression and anxiety. Gus really does emphasise the importance of understanding the mental health aspects of epilepsy and learning about it - both PWE and clinicians!

Just One MRI Scan Required For Epilepsy?! If it identified and made accurate predictions for mental health issues; wow. Hear all about the Australian Epilepsy Project from lead epileptologist Prof. Graeme Jackson 🤩.

Paediatric neurologist Matthias De Wachter chats about the benefits of a holistic approach to helping people affected by the epilepsies, emphasising the importance of understanding the broader implications of the disease - with symptoms other than seizures!

Neurologist Bindu Menon discusses her work; highlighting the prevalence of epilepsy in India (particularly in rural areas), the challenges faced in treatment and education, the importance of empowering women, and the role of technology!

Dr. Simona Giorgi from Dravet Syndrome Foundation Spain shares their preclinical and clinical studies, epidemiological research, and their development of tools to support caregivers and people affected by Dravet!

Hear about how epilepsy surgery provides tissue to research astrocytes! Neuroscientist Tom Jensen explains the differences between astrocytes and neurons, the challenges of using human brain tissue for research, and shares preliminary results from his studies on calcium signaling in astrocytes!

We learn of the intersection of epilepsy and Intellectual Disability, emphasising the complexities of communication, the need for tailored communication strategies, the needs of individuals and caregivers, and the importance of building relationships in healthcare!

Neuropsychiatrist Mike Kerr speaks of the intersection of epilepsy and Intellectual Disability, the complexities in communications, the needs of individuals and caregivers, and the importance of building relationships in healthcare.

Tobias Engel talks about potentially preventing seizures and epilepsy caused by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)! He discusses his study into the P2X7 receptor's role in TBI and its potential to reduce inflammation, seizures, epilepsy, neurodegeneration, and mood disorders!

Hear about some cool research into focal, drug-resistant epilepsy - using brain tissue itself - in Finland! We hear how special extra-accurate MRIs (11.7 Tesla!) are used for ex-vivo experiments - all with Post-doc Researcher Mastaneh Torkamani Azar!

Neurobiologist Leszek Kaczmarekchats about his extensive research into the role of the MMP-9 protein in learning, memory, and epilepsy! We hear about its link to synaptic plasticity, epilepsy, autism, and various mental health disorders!

Georgia Cook explains the challenges of and positive impacts of positive, effective communication in epilepsy research upon patient and family Quality of Life, and strategies to improve patient communication in an epilepsy trial.

Paediatric neurologist, scientist Julia Jacobs interviews Torie Robinson (!); discussing the role of individuals with Lived Experience in research - and they then talk about the upcoming iNeuron Annual Symposium in Toronto in January 2025!!

Research Fellow Georgia Cook chats about the impportance of effective communication between researchers and lay people in epilepsy research - using the CASTLE study as a great example! This is part 1 of 2 with Georgia.

Travelling with epilepsy can be a worry for some people - what do they do to prepare, is it safe, how do they plan things, etc.?! Today, epileptologist Manuel Toledo chats about the topics addressed such as medication management, sleeping patterns, and more!

Glenn King discusses how animal venoms can be utilised to develop new treatments for epilepsy! He explains the mechanisms of ion channels, the diversity of venoms, the process of identifying effective compounds, and the future of epilepsy treatment.

Neurologist Eleni Panagiotakaki discusses her work in paediatric epileptology, focusing on rare epilepsies, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing and treating these conditions, the variability of symptoms, and the role of parents in driving research!