Post-doc researcher Zelekha Seedat discusses her work as a postdoctoral researcher at Young Epilepsy, focusing on Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and the innovative Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPM) technology. She explains the differences between MEG and EEG, the advantages of OPM technology, and the challenges faced in interpreting data. The conversation also covers the importance of combining EEG with OPM-MEG for better data accuracy, the future potential of OPM-MEG in clinical settings, and how to get involved in her research!

Post-doc researcher Christine Embury shares with us her research on the cool OPM-MEG technology for brain imaging - its advantages (particularly for children with refractory epilepsy and considering brain surgery!) and how it could improve patient outcomes and our understanding of developmental trajectories in paediatric epilepsies! 

Hear about the diverse care available for people in Iran, plus the common epilepsy stigma which is being challenged through education and advances in medical care. All with epileptologist and neurologist: Reza Shervin-Badv.

Find out about a new epilepsy discovery; how the microRNA-366 molecule plays a part in both Dravet Syndrome and Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and what this could mean for research going forward! All with post-doc researcher Mona Heiland!

Physicist Sjoerd Vos shares his research in neuroimaging; aiming at decreasing language decline caused by temporal lobe resections!

Eduardo Pérez Palma, a neurogenetist and bioinformatician, discusses his work in neurogenetics and epilepsy research and shares the upcoming Latin American Congress on Epileptic Genetics!

Learn of extracting, culturing, and using stem cells to create organoids for epilepsy research - The chat also highlights the importance of collaboration and data sharing in epilepsy research!

People with an epilepsy might be nervous about getting "gene therapy" - but in today's mini-episode, in part 2 of 2, epileptologist José M Serratosa is asked if he would get gene therapy and why(!), explains the use of viral vectors for treating genetic epilepsies, and what is next!

What does the future for epilepsy treatments hold?! Epileptologist José M Serratosa shares his predictions gene therapies; highlighting the importance of addressing all symptoms - including cognitive, motor, and psychiatric.

Laser ablation therapy for epilepsy! Michael Sperling and Torie discuss the minimally invasive nature of the procedure, its efficacy in reducing seizures, and its suitability for different age groups and types of epilepsy. Michael also talks about the precision and safety of the therapy and its potential to improve outcomes for patients.

Hear how babies and children can be gently weaned off of anti-seizure medications (when they have had solely Acute Symptomatic Seizures), with paediatric neurologist Maria Gogou.

Children may benefit from being weaned off of anti-seizure medications when they are on the ketogenic diet. Plus, find out how the ketogenic diet can significantly benefit children with epilepsy - even when it doesn’t control their seizures - with paediatric neurologist Maria Gogou.

David Henshall shares how information gathered when researching worms led to the discovery of microRNA, a far improved understanding of the epilepsies, and potential treatments - all explained in his new book!

New epilepsy treatment?! Hear how microRNAs regulate gene activity and their significance and potential to treat epilepsy and how you can learn more a new book - with molecular physiologist and neuroscientist; David Henshall.

Epileptologist Eddie Chengo from Kenya discusses the stigma faced by people affected by epilepsy in Africa, explaining that around 75% of people with epilepsy in the region experience stigma and emphasising the importance of addressing this whilst implementing medical treatment.

A mutation of a gene can lead to lack of absorption of glucose (our fuel) and cause epilepsy! Carla Marini, a paediatric neurologist and neuropsychiatrist talks about the rare epilepsy GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome, emphasising the importance of early diagnosis, and treatment using the ketogenic diet!

Nazanin Azarinejad Mohammadi discusses her research on the clinical and functional characterisation of GABAA-receptor related disorders, how mutations in GABAA-receptor subunits can lead to epilepsy and morbidities, and emphasises the need for genetic testing and personalised treatments.

Whilst it can prevent up to 100% of seizures in 20% of those with refractory focal epilepsy and indirectly, positively impact mental health, cognitive function and reduce seizure propagation, Cenobamate is not suitable during pregnancy.

Neurologist Ricardo Morcos talks about the anti-seizure medication Cenobamate (brand names Xcopri (US) and Ontozry (EU)) and its potential benefits for people with refractory focal-onset seizures. This is part 1 of 2. Please note that this is not an endorsement of any anti-seizure medication.

For the 11th World Brain Day, hear from co-chair and lead neurologist Tissa Wijeratne, who explains how so many of the brain disorders in nearly 4 billion people can be prevented, and how you can help this happen!