A team of Canadian researchers has embarked on a four-year study of the genetic contributions to epilepsy to develop personalized approaches to diagnosing various types of seizure disorders early as well as discovering treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers involved with the Canadian Epilepsy Network (CENet) are sequencing genomes from 2,000 patients. CENet researchers are collaborating…
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) is hosting a free public talk in downtown Toronto Feb. 7 which will be enriching for anyone interested in neurological conditions and brain health. The event will be largely focused on patient empowerment and self care for caregivers and will feature a presentation from brain-health expert Dr. Tiffany Chow. Chow,…
Stop the presses! Epilepsy Ontario is now running a monthly column on the Huffington Post Canada’s website focusing on issues surrounding seizure disorders as well as providing analysis from experts and stories from people of living with the neurological condition and their families. The first column appeared Jan. 24 and was written by Gena Meldazy,…
Epilepsy Ontario is presenting a free information webinar Jan. 23 aimed at developing clear messaging about the kind of educational supports children with epilepsy need. The webinar will bring together Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) representatives from across Ontario, including many who will be advocating for the creation of protocols outlining supports that should be…
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