.ERUK is now @EpilepsyInst along with Founding Partners has announced that it will be forming the Epilepsy Research Institute UK later in the year to radically advance the treatment and prevention of epilepsy. #EpilepsyResearchInstitute epilepsyresearch.org.uk/national-epile…

.@GeorgeFreemanMP, Minister of State Department for Science, Innovation and Technology unveiled ERUK is now @EpilepsyInst’s plan to establish a national research institute later this year, devoted to advancing epilepsy research - the Epilepsy Research Institute UK. #EpilepsyResearchInstitute epilepsyresearch.org.uk/national-epile…

@ResearchNetERUK Epilepsy Action SUDEP Action Rhys Thomas ESNA Tony Marson FMedSci presenting the process & findings of the Epilepsy 10 priorities of the recent James Lindt! @ the EAN Budapest Congress

Thanks European Academy of Neurology for the opportunity to present the work of the ICHOM Epilepsy Working Group's consensus process. To read more about implementing standardised outcome assessment for routine epilepsy care visit connect.ichom.org/patient-center…

Thanks Young Epilepsy ! Seeing this new ASM guide with life-size tablet piccies has filled me with joy. Will be so useful as children can make informed choices and recognise what taking. (Before the tablets were shown with an eye-watering range of scales!)

#Every1EndingEpilepsy Programme Director Tony Marson FMedSci and Maxine Smeaton have just announced the launch of the #EpilepsyResearchInstitute at ILAE BRITISH BRANCH. The Institute will serve as a central hub for the epilepsy research community, find out more here: epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/news/intro…

Fantastic evening on Wednesday for the launch of the UK #EpilepsyResearchInstitute UK Prime Minister. Visit epilepsy-institute.org.uk to find out more!

The Institute’s regular givers are enabling pioneering lab-based and clinical research that will unlock new treatments and understanding for the 1 in 100 people living with epilepsy. Together, we can radically advance research into epilepsy. Thank you. donate.epilepsyresearch.org.uk/donate/

The Epilepsy Research Institute welcomes Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt MP's commitment of £45m to support charity-funded early career researchers, as outlined in yesterday’s budget. The funding will support research by medical charities into conditions including #epilepsy: epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/news/gover…

Researchers in Liverpool are designing a study to see if Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) can reduce seizures in #epilepsy. They would like to hear from anyone affected by the condition - please complete this survey, which should take roughly 20 minutes. forms.office.com/pages/response…

Arrived in a snowy Finland for the 2024 Kuopio Epilepsy Symposium symposium. Fascinating start with an overview of historical context by Simon Shorvon. The ‘neurological trait’ concept from 19th century is strikingly similar to our current conceptualisation of epilepsy related ‘co-morbidity’.

Anne-Mari Kantanen @KantanenAM at #KES2024: "Acute status epilepticus is like the Beatles - emergency medicine & neurology with pre-planned protocols. A small, well-trained band." -- "Superrefractory Status Epilepticus is a philharmonic orchestra - hardcore neurology +

The Epilepsy Research Institute have launched an important survey for researchers and clinical professionals. Please share your views this #PurpleDay on how the Institute can help you as a researcher in the future: epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/research/r…

Join us at midday this #PurpleDay for the inaugural Epilepsy Research Institute Insights webinar. The session will explore the ways in which the Institute is helping to build a thriving #epilepsy research ecosystem – register here! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The #EpilepsyResearchInstitute has been awarded £1.47 million from the UK Government Medical Research Charities Early Career Researcher Fund. The news follows the Government’s commitment of £45m to support charity-funded early career researchers: epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/news/insti…

Are you an early career researcher working in epilepsy? Join us for the inaugural Emerging Leaders Symposium on 21st May. Limited places remaining - register via the link below ⬇️

Fantastic insights from Prof Stephanie Schorge on a successful career in epilepsy research: (1) Effective science communication is key, (2) collaborative working leads to the greatest impact, (3) set up a mentor-mentee relationship that supports independence. ResearchNet ERI

📢Final chance to shape the work of the Institute! The deadline for our Capacity Building survey has been extended to 11th June. The survey aims to assess the current capacity in epilepsy research and help us gain a better understanding of the ecosystem: epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/news/last-…