A new research project from Dublin City University (DCU) which aims to develop a seizure-predicting dog collar has received just under half a million euro in funding from the Science Foundation Ireland Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme.
To raise further awareness of epilepsy in local communities across Ireland – and to help gain public support for our key advocacy priorities – Epilepsy Ireland have written to all current Cathaoirleach (Mayors) of City/County councils, seeking that they submit a motion at upcoming council meetings to show their support for International Epilepsy Day on February 10th.
We were delighted to recently join with our colleagues in FutureNeuro for the official launch of the Neuroadapt programme.
This €2m initiative – funded by the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 2023 COFUND and FutureNeuro – will involve bringing 11 postdoctoral researchers from around the world to Ireland, equipping them with the specialised skills needed to advance research into neurological conditions such as epilepsy.
Over the years of supporting people with epilepsy and their families, at the turn of the year we often receive calls from people with epilepsy who have had breakthrough seizures over the festive period. This is often because routines have changed dramatically over a short period, or a person is overcome with the stresses that the Christmas period brings – amongst other factors.
Congratulations to all the winners of our 2024 Annual Raffle!
We are delighted to have recently retained our IQ standard at foundation level.
Read the statement we have issued for Infantile Spasms Awareness Week 2024.
We are delighted for families supporting loved ones with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome that FINTEPLA will be approved for reimbursement in the New Year.
We are delighted to have the support of Medtronic for this year's Infantile Spasms Awareness Week.
Can you help assist with this piece of research from our colleagues in St. James's Hospital?