Centre for Global Epilepsy
@cgepilepsy.bsky.social
Empowering global epilepsy research and care together
Based at Wolfson College, University of Oxford
Based at Wolfson College, University of Oxford
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Introducing the Centre for Global Epilepsy
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The Centre for Global Epilepsy is privileged to have multidisciplinary partners and collaborators around the world. Together, we are working to empower research and care, challenge stigma and advocate for more equitable care for epilepsy.
Watch our video here:
youtu.be/P5zPRnBDg2w
#EpilepsyDay
Watch our video here:
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#EpilepsyDay
We are proud to be at the International Epilepsy Congress in Lisbon this week.
It's inspiring to connect with clinicians, researchers, advocates and innovators from around the world who share our commitment to empowering global epilepsy research and care, together. @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
It's inspiring to connect with clinicians, researchers, advocates and innovators from around the world who share our commitment to empowering global epilepsy research and care, together. @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We are proud to be at the International Epilepsy Congress in Lisbon this week.
It's inspiring to connect with clinicians, researchers, advocates and innovators from around the world who share our commitment to empowering global epilepsy research and care, together. @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
It's inspiring to connect with clinicians, researchers, advocates and innovators from around the world who share our commitment to empowering global epilepsy research and care, together. @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
Fascinating plenary talk at #AEC2025 from Professor Joseph Raimondo, University of Cape Town entitled "Justifying basic science in Africa - implications for clinical practice".
#epilepsy
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#epilepsy
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May 18, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Fascinating plenary talk at #AEC2025 from Professor Joseph Raimondo, University of Cape Town entitled "Justifying basic science in Africa - implications for clinical practice".
#epilepsy
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
#epilepsy
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
It's the final day of the 5th African Epilepsy Congress in Lusaka, Zambia.
This morning's breakfast session focussed on Grant Writing (Professor Charles Newton) and Publishing Your Work (Professor Helen Cross)
#epilepsy
#globalhealth
#AEC2025
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
This morning's breakfast session focussed on Grant Writing (Professor Charles Newton) and Publishing Your Work (Professor Helen Cross)
#epilepsy
#globalhealth
#AEC2025
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 6:50 AM
It's the final day of the 5th African Epilepsy Congress in Lusaka, Zambia.
This morning's breakfast session focussed on Grant Writing (Professor Charles Newton) and Publishing Your Work (Professor Helen Cross)
#epilepsy
#globalhealth
#AEC2025
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
This morning's breakfast session focussed on Grant Writing (Professor Charles Newton) and Publishing Your Work (Professor Helen Cross)
#epilepsy
#globalhealth
#AEC2025
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
Highlights from a busy afternoon at #AEC2025, including poster and platform presentations on oral history, epilepsy training in adult medicine, seizure prediction, paediatric neurology in Zambia and engaging with government to make epilepsy a priority.
May 18, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Highlights from a busy afternoon at #AEC2025, including poster and platform presentations on oral history, epilepsy training in adult medicine, seizure prediction, paediatric neurology in Zambia and engaging with government to make epilepsy a priority.
After a very busy morning at #AEC2025, come say hello at the Centre for Global Epilepsy’s stand in the Exhibition Area during the lunch break
#epilepsy
#globalepilepsy
#epilepsy
#globalepilepsy
May 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
After a very busy morning at #AEC2025, come say hello at the Centre for Global Epilepsy’s stand in the Exhibition Area during the lunch break
#epilepsy
#globalepilepsy
#epilepsy
#globalepilepsy
This morning at #AEC2025 we heard from the Epilepsy Pathway Innovation in Africa (EPInA) team. From 2019 to 2024, the EPInA team worked in Accra, Nairobi, Kilifi, and Mahenge, aiming to improve all aspects of the #epilepsy treatment pathway: prevention, diagnosis, treatment and awareness
May 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A wonderful welcome to the 5th African Epilepsy Congress in Lusaka, Zambia! 🇿🇲 #AEC2025
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
May 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A wonderful welcome to the 5th African Epilepsy Congress in Lusaka, Zambia! 🇿🇲 #AEC2025
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
@ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
The 5th African Epilepsy Congress begins today in Lusaka, Zambia, hosted by the International League Against Epilepsy @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social.
Attending #AEC2025? Visit the Centre for Global Epilepsy stand in the exhibition hall – we’ll be there from tomorrow!
#Epilepsy #GlobalEpilepsy
Attending #AEC2025? Visit the Centre for Global Epilepsy stand in the exhibition hall – we’ll be there from tomorrow!
#Epilepsy #GlobalEpilepsy
May 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The 5th African Epilepsy Congress begins today in Lusaka, Zambia, hosted by the International League Against Epilepsy @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social.
Attending #AEC2025? Visit the Centre for Global Epilepsy stand in the exhibition hall – we’ll be there from tomorrow!
#Epilepsy #GlobalEpilepsy
Attending #AEC2025? Visit the Centre for Global Epilepsy stand in the exhibition hall – we’ll be there from tomorrow!
#Epilepsy #GlobalEpilepsy
Last week we were delighted to welcome colleagues to the Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology at Corpus Christi College, @ox.ac.uk. The masterclass theme was "Epilepsy and big data", with talks from leading experts and insightful discussion panels. Thanks to all who attended! #epilepsy
May 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Join us for the 11th Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology on 9 May 2025 at Corpus Christi College, Oxford! This in-person event will explore epilepsy and big data with expert talks and discussions.
For the full programme and to register visit: www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/short-course...
#epilepsy
For the full programme and to register visit: www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/short-course...
#epilepsy
Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology 2025 | University of Oxford
Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology 2025Epilepsy and big data: why, when, what… 
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April 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join us for the 11th Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology on 9 May 2025 at Corpus Christi College, Oxford! This in-person event will explore epilepsy and big data with expert talks and discussions.
For the full programme and to register visit: www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/short-course...
#epilepsy
For the full programme and to register visit: www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/short-course...
#epilepsy
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Powerful words from Taurai Kadzviti #PurpleDay
“We have had situations where the doctor knows all...but you will find that I am the storyteller of my life and my journey.”
This #PurpleDay we spoke with Taurai Kadzviti about the challenges people with epilepsy face in Zimbabwe and his hopes for the future.
Watch here: youtu.be/91YEQVmoxr8?...
This #PurpleDay we spoke with Taurai Kadzviti about the challenges people with epilepsy face in Zimbabwe and his hopes for the future.
Watch here: youtu.be/91YEQVmoxr8?...
Taurai Kadzviti | Centre for Global Epilepsy #PurpleDay
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March 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Powerful words from Taurai Kadzviti #PurpleDay
“We have had situations where the doctor knows all...but you will find that I am the storyteller of my life and my journey.”
This #PurpleDay we spoke with Taurai Kadzviti about the challenges people with epilepsy face in Zimbabwe and his hopes for the future.
Watch here: youtu.be/91YEQVmoxr8?...
This #PurpleDay we spoke with Taurai Kadzviti about the challenges people with epilepsy face in Zimbabwe and his hopes for the future.
Watch here: youtu.be/91YEQVmoxr8?...
Taurai Kadzviti | Centre for Global Epilepsy #PurpleDay
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March 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“We have had situations where the doctor knows all...but you will find that I am the storyteller of my life and my journey.”
This #PurpleDay we spoke with Taurai Kadzviti about the challenges people with epilepsy face in Zimbabwe and his hopes for the future.
Watch here: youtu.be/91YEQVmoxr8?...
This #PurpleDay we spoke with Taurai Kadzviti about the challenges people with epilepsy face in Zimbabwe and his hopes for the future.
Watch here: youtu.be/91YEQVmoxr8?...
To celebrate Purple Day, we sat down with Dr Gift Ngwende, Taurai Kadzviti and @io4na.bsky.social (University of Oxford) to discuss global epilepsy across research, care and lived experience.
Watch the videos here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#PurpleDay #Epilepsy #GlobalEpilepsy
Watch the videos here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#PurpleDay #Epilepsy #GlobalEpilepsy
March 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
To celebrate Purple Day, we sat down with Dr Gift Ngwende, Taurai Kadzviti and @io4na.bsky.social (University of Oxford) to discuss global epilepsy across research, care and lived experience.
Watch the videos here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#PurpleDay #Epilepsy #GlobalEpilepsy
Watch the videos here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#PurpleDay #Epilepsy #GlobalEpilepsy
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Wolfson GBF Professor and Founding Director of @cgepilepsy.bsky.social Arjune Sen speaking with @ndcnoxford.bsky.social to mark #PurpleDay, a global initiative to raise #epilepsy awareness and support the millions of people living with epilepsy worldwide.
💜 Today is #PurpleDay, which aims to raise awareness of epilepsy. To mark the day, our Head of Department, Professor Kevin Talbot, interviewed Professor Arujne Sen, Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Global Epilepsy, about his career and why he chose to research epilepsy 👇
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In Conversation: Professor Kevin Talbot and Professor Arjune Sen
Arjune Sen is Professor of Global Epilepsy at the University of Oxford and Founding Director of the Centre for Global Epilepsy. At the NCDN Newsround on 20 March, Professor Kevin Talbot interviewed…
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March 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Wolfson GBF Professor and Founding Director of @cgepilepsy.bsky.social Arjune Sen speaking with @ndcnoxford.bsky.social to mark #PurpleDay, a global initiative to raise #epilepsy awareness and support the millions of people living with epilepsy worldwide.
Chief Executive Professor Arjune Sen joined Professor Kevin Talbot at today's @ndcnoxford.bsky.social Lunchtime Newsround. They discussed the value of global collaboration, sleep, ageing and the Centre’s long-term goals. Thanks to the audience for their insightful questions and discussion topics!
March 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Chief Executive Professor Arjune Sen joined Professor Kevin Talbot at today's @ndcnoxford.bsky.social Lunchtime Newsround. They discussed the value of global collaboration, sleep, ageing and the Centre’s long-term goals. Thanks to the audience for their insightful questions and discussion topics!
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For #EpilepsyDay we're celebrating the recent launch of the Centre for Global Epilepsy at Wolfson College, led by Prof Arjune Sen.
The innovative research centre will address the global burden of epilepsy, particularly in resource-limited settings.
The innovative research centre will address the global burden of epilepsy, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Oxford Martin School epilepsy programme launches innovative research centre
International, national and local partners have been welcomed to the launch of the world’s first centre dedicated to empowering global epilepsy research and care.
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February 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
For #EpilepsyDay we're celebrating the recent launch of the Centre for Global Epilepsy at Wolfson College, led by Prof Arjune Sen.
The innovative research centre will address the global burden of epilepsy, particularly in resource-limited settings.
The innovative research centre will address the global burden of epilepsy, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Reposted by Centre for Global Epilepsy
International, national and local partners have been welcomed to the launch of the world’s first centre dedicated to empowering global epilepsy research and care.
Find out more ⬇️ @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
Find out more ⬇️ @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
Oxford Martin School epilepsy programme launches innovative research
International, national and local partners have been welcomed to the launch of the world’s first centre dedicated to empowering global epilepsy research and care.
www.ox.ac.uk
February 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
International, national and local partners have been welcomed to the launch of the world’s first centre dedicated to empowering global epilepsy research and care.
Find out more ⬇️ @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
Find out more ⬇️ @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
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Today an honorary adult neurologist & Zimbabwean helping the first locally delivered Epilepsy Training in Adult Medicine Course in Africa with Prof Gift Ngwende and brilliant young faculty. #epilepsy @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social @bpna.bsky.social uofglasgow.bsky.social @cgepilepsy.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Today an honorary adult neurologist & Zimbabwean helping the first locally delivered Epilepsy Training in Adult Medicine Course in Africa with Prof Gift Ngwende and brilliant young faculty. #epilepsy @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social @bpna.bsky.social uofglasgow.bsky.social @cgepilepsy.bsky.social
📣 New Publication 📣
We're proud to share our first publication: Epilepsy in low- to middle-income countries, highlighting key recent developments and showcasing practical opportunities to improve epilepsy care in resource-limited settings.
#epilepsy
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We're proud to share our first publication: Epilepsy in low- to middle-income countries, highlighting key recent developments and showcasing practical opportunities to improve epilepsy care in resource-limited settings.
#epilepsy
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39927414/#fu...
Epilepsy in low- to middle-income countries - PubMed
Apps, EEG prototypes, better access to ASMs and implementation of WHO iGAP offer current, tangible opportunities to improve epilepsy care in LMICs. Bidirectional learning must be facilitated to also h...
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February 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
📣 New Publication 📣
We're proud to share our first publication: Epilepsy in low- to middle-income countries, highlighting key recent developments and showcasing practical opportunities to improve epilepsy care in resource-limited settings.
#epilepsy
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39927414/#fu...
We're proud to share our first publication: Epilepsy in low- to middle-income countries, highlighting key recent developments and showcasing practical opportunities to improve epilepsy care in resource-limited settings.
#epilepsy
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39927414/#fu...
This week Centre for Global Epilepsy team members and collaborators have traveled to Harare, Zimbabwe, to help deliver the #Epilepsy Training in Adult Medicine (ETAM) and Solving Stigma in Epilepsy courses.
#GlobalEpilepsy
#GlobalEpilepsy
February 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This week Centre for Global Epilepsy team members and collaborators have traveled to Harare, Zimbabwe, to help deliver the #Epilepsy Training in Adult Medicine (ETAM) and Solving Stigma in Epilepsy courses.
#GlobalEpilepsy
#GlobalEpilepsy
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🧠💜 On #EpilepsyDay, Ioana Duta of our Global Epilepsy programme looks at the potential for affordable digital diagnostic tools in low- and middle-income countries and challenges.
Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/rhbrnmxgho
Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/rhbrnmxgho
February 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🧠💜 On #EpilepsyDay, Ioana Duta of our Global Epilepsy programme looks at the potential for affordable digital diagnostic tools in low- and middle-income countries and challenges.
Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/rhbrnmxgho
Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/rhbrnmxgho
The Centre for Global Epilepsy is privileged to have multidisciplinary partners and collaborators around the world. Together, we are working to empower research and care, challenge stigma and advocate for more equitable care for epilepsy.
Watch our video here:
youtu.be/P5zPRnBDg2w
#EpilepsyDay
Watch our video here:
youtu.be/P5zPRnBDg2w
#EpilepsyDay
Introducing the Centre for Global Epilepsy
YouTube video by Centre for Global Epilepsy
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February 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Centre for Global Epilepsy is privileged to have multidisciplinary partners and collaborators around the world. Together, we are working to empower research and care, challenge stigma and advocate for more equitable care for epilepsy.
Watch our video here:
youtu.be/P5zPRnBDg2w
#EpilepsyDay
Watch our video here:
youtu.be/P5zPRnBDg2w
#EpilepsyDay
Today is International #EpilepsyDay
🌍 50 million people worldwide live with #epilepsy
⚠️ 85% lack access to accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment
We must work together to close the diagnostic and treatment gaps and improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy across the globe
#CGEpilepsy
🌍 50 million people worldwide live with #epilepsy
⚠️ 85% lack access to accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment
We must work together to close the diagnostic and treatment gaps and improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy across the globe
#CGEpilepsy
February 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Today is International #EpilepsyDay
🌍 50 million people worldwide live with #epilepsy
⚠️ 85% lack access to accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment
We must work together to close the diagnostic and treatment gaps and improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy across the globe
#CGEpilepsy
🌍 50 million people worldwide live with #epilepsy
⚠️ 85% lack access to accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment
We must work together to close the diagnostic and treatment gaps and improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy across the globe
#CGEpilepsy
Thank you so much to our collaborators at the Oxford Martin School for supporting our launch last week. Read more on the link below ⬇️ @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
A massive congratulations to our Global Epilepsy programme on the launch of the Centre for Global Epilepsy at Wolfson College.
It will address this disease's global burden.
Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/ohvjfaeyya
It will address this disease's global burden.
Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/ohvjfaeyya
February 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Thank you so much to our collaborators at the Oxford Martin School for supporting our launch last week. Read more on the link below ⬇️ @oxmartinschool.bsky.social