Epilepsy Sparks Insights

Advancing Mental Health Research Through GALENOS - Andrea Cipriani

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 …

Epilepsy & Suicide: Breaking The Silence - Andrea Cipriani

Sometimes people with an epilepsy take their own lives - and this is more common that many realise. Psychiatrist & researcher Prof. Andrea Cipriani joins Torie to talk of the psychiatric symptoms of the epilepsies, including depression, anxiety, …

Decoding Genetic Epilepsy - Sam Berkovic

Genetic epilepsies are way more complex than we thought!! Clinical neurologist and physician-scientist Prof. Sam Berkovic chats with Torie all about the differences between inherited, de novo, and somatic forms, challenges in diagnoses, impacts on fa…

How To Minimise SUDEP Risk - Sanja Gluscevic

Torie chats with neurologist Sanja Gluscevic about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) - a critical, often avoided topic! Sanja provides statistics and how to minimise risk factors. Sanja emphasises the need for effective communication betwee…

Epilepsy and Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis - Gus Baker

Neuropsychologist  Prof. Gus Baker discusses clinical neuropsychology in relation to epilepsy! He highlights the significant morbidities associated with epilepsy, such as depression and anxiety, and really emphasises the importance of understanding t…

You'll Only Need One Brain Scan For Your Epilepsy! - Graeme Jackson

Epileptologist Prof. Graeme Jackson talks about the cool Australian Epilepsy Project - including the integration of advanced technology, including MRI and AI to improve patient outcomes and quality of life! The project aims to transform the tradition…

Epilepsy Is More Than Seizures! - Matthias De Wachter

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 se…

Empowering People With An Epilepsy - In Rural India - Bindu Menon

Dr. Bindu Menon discusses her work as a neurologist in India; focusing on epilepsy and stroke awareness. She highlights the significant prevalence of these conditions in India, particularly in rural areas, and the challenges faced in treatment and ed…

DANCEing: Beyond Seizures: Supporting Caregivers! - Simona Giorgi, Dravet Foundation EU, Spain

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! Highlighted are the needs for greater…

Epilepsy: Astrocytes and Their Relationship With Neurons - Tom Jensen

Tom Jenson, a postdoc researcher at UCL Institute of Neurology, chats about his research on astrocytes and their role in neuronal communication. He explains the differences between astrocytes and neurons, the challenges of using human brain tissue fo…