Epilepsy Sparks Insights

Let’s Talk About Sex - Jenny Edwards

Sex! It's a key part of the lives of homo sapiens - including those with an epilepsy! Epilepsy Specialist Nurse Jenny Edwards shares how sexual dysfunction is more common in people with an epilepsy and how she provides support to her patients affecte…

Join Us at the Epilepsy Specialist Nursing Section - IEC 2025! - Patty Shafer & Ludivine Rohrer

We hear about the upcoming International Epilepsy Conference (IEC) 2025 in Lisbon - with global lead Epilepsy Specialist Nurses Patty Shafer and Ludivine Rohrer! They talk about the Epilepsy Nursing Section at the conference and why people should att…

Why We Need Epilepsy Nurses! - Ludivine Rohrer & Patty Shafer

Epilepsy specialist nurses (ESNs) play a multifaceted role…! Hear all about it from ESN’s Ludivine Rohrer and Patty Shafer who share their responsibilities in patient care, education, and psychosocial support. They also provide insights into the chal…

What is “Consciousness” When It Comes To Seizures?!- Dr. Kaley Marcinski Nascimento

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  (formerly known as partial) seizures; emphasising t…

Zebrafish - Breakthroughs In Epilepsy Drug Discovery?! - Prof. Deborah Kurrasch

Neuroscientist Deborah Kurrasch talks about her cool research into the epilepsies using zebrafish! She explains the challenges faced in acceptance of using zebrafish as a model system for epilepsy research and shares how we need to explore new mechan…

Epilepsy Awareness & Advocacy in Zambia! - Naluca Mwendaweli-Beckford

Adult Neurologist Naluca Mwendawe-Beckford chats about her work in Zambia, focusing on the challenges of treating epilepsy in a low-resource setting. She highlights the limited access to diagnostic tools and medications, the roles of neurologists and…

Your Brain: Mossy Cells and the Fight Against Epilepsy - Helen Scharfman

Helen Scharfman, a professor at NYU and a research scientist, discusses her extensive research on the epilepsies; particularly focusing on mossy cells in the temporal lobe! She explains the significance of these cells in understanding seizures and an…

Revolutionising Epilepsy Perceptions & Care in Pakistan - Dr. Zarine Mogal

Epileptologist Zarine Mogal has changed the world for many affected by the epilepsies in Pakistan! She shares her incredibly impactful 3 decades in diagnoses, care, and social acceptance - through her comprehensive epilepsy program. Zarine highlights…

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, …