Dr Rebecca Bromley’s ERUK-funded research provided key evidence which led to changes in policy and clinical practice, reducing the risk to countless babies of women with epilepsy. Here, she discusses the journey to recognising the
Faye discusses how becoming pregnant led her to understand more about the issues facing women in the same situation. She was inspired to take up blogging to provide more information and support and has become
On the Research Blog this month, we look at epilepsy during pregnancy, the journey in recognising the risks associated with sodium valproate and how research into epilepsy can make pregnancy safer for both mother and
This month on the Research Blog, we’ll be revisiting some of the exciting and groundbreaking work being carried out by the next generation of epilepsy researchers – funded thanks to your donations.
Along with Professor Sameer Zuberi, Dr Joesph Symonds was awarded funding from Epilepsy Research UK for a project investigating the genetic and autoimmune causes of epilepsy in young children. Here, Dr Symonds discusses how the
Dr Tim Tierney was awarded the joint Epilepsy Research UK & Young Epilepsy Fellowship Award for his project aiming to make bedside brain imaging a reality. In this Research Blog, Dr Tierney discusses his career
Hannah is a student at a circus school in Bristol University, where she performs aerial acrobatics including the trapeze, silks, and hoops. Here she discusses living with epilepsy, the athletics of circus performance, and the
On the Research Blog this month, we’ll be looking at how early diagnosis can lead to better treatments to control seizures and reduce the impact on young people’s lives.