Links related to research concerning the genetics of epilepsy..

Beaumont Hospital Epilepsy Research Programme - a member of the EPIGEN consortium.

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - a member of the EPIGEN consortium.

The Institute of Neurology, University College London, Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy.

Duke University IGSP Centre for Population Genetics and Genomics - a member of the EPIGEN consortium.

EPICURE - Functional Genomics and Neurobiology of Epilepsy:
a Basis for New Therapeutic Strategies.

EPGP - The Epilepsy Phenome-Genome Project is looking for genes that influence the development of certain types of epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Family Study of Colombia University.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Epilepsy and Neuropharmacology group.

Links related to epilepsy in general..

The Brainwave - the Irish Epilepsy Association is a great resource for all issues related to living with epilepsy

The National Centre for Epilepsy in Ireland (NCE) is a three year development scheduled to open in 2011. The centre will provide cutting edge medical, research and training facilities for epilepsy in Ireland.

The Internation League Against Epilepsy is the world’s preeminent association of physicians and other health professionals working towards a world where no persons' life is limited by Epilepsy.

The National Society for Epilepsy is a charity in the UK committed to research, education and residential care for people with epilepsy.

The American Epilepsy Society promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of epilepsy.

The Irish Epilepsy and Pregnancy register.

Web resources for information for both patients and health professionals can be found at epilepsy.com and epilepsynse.org.uk

 

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