What is consciousness?! Paediatric resident Dr. Kayleigh Marcinski Nascimento invites you to take part in a new study aimed at understanding the terminology surrounding “consciousness” during focal seizures; emphasising the need for clear communication between clinicians and caregivers!

Reetta Kälviäinen, a prominent figure in neurology and epilepsy research chats about the importance of communication in the field, the upcoming EAN Congress in Helsinki, and the need to promote brain health and preventive measures!

Neuroscientist Deborah Kurrasch shares her cool research into the epilepsies using zebrafish! She explains the challenges faced in acceptance of using zebrafish as a model system and how we need to explore new ways to help people who cannot (yet!) have their seizures controlled using ASMs!

Adult Neurologist Naluca Mwendaweli Beckford chats about her work in Zambia, focusing on the challenges of treating epilepsy in a low-resource setting and how neurologists and traditional healers can work together!

Research scientist Helen Scharfman discusses her extensive research into mossy cells in the temporal lobe! She explains the significance of these cells in understanding seizures, anxiety and depression, and the potential for future treatments/preventions!

Epileptologist Zarine Mogal has changed the world for many affected by the epilepsies in Pakistan! She shares her incredibly impactful 27 years in diagnoses, care, social acceptance, sustained awareness - through her comprehensive epilepsy program.

Psychiatrist Andrea Cipriani discusses his work in clinical psychiatry and research, focusing on mood disorders and the importance of personalised treatment! He highlights the GALENOS project, which aims to synthesise existing data to improve mental health outcomes!

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!