Epilepsy Sparks Insights
By Torie Robinson
Sparking interest and understanding in the epilepsies whilst bridging the communication gap between epilepsy patients, clinicians, scientists, geneticists – and the world. Hosted by Torie Robinson.
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**NOT FOR CLINICAL OR PATIENT DECISION-MAKING*
Visit www.torierobinson.com & www.epilepsysparks.com.
Latest episode
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What is “Consciousness” When It Comes To Seizures?!- Dr. Kaley Marcinski Nascimento
What is consciousness?! Paediatric resident Dr. Kayleigh Marcinski Nascimento invites you to take part in a new study aimed at understanding the terminology surrounding “consciousness” during focal (formerly known as partial) seizures; emphasising t… -
Zebrafish - Breakthroughs In Epilepsy Drug Discovery?! - Prof. Deborah Kurrasch
Neuroscientist Deborah Kurrasch talks about her cool research into the epilepsies using zebrafish! She explains the challenges faced in acceptance of using zebrafish as a model system for epilepsy research and shares how we need to explore new mechan… -
Epilepsy Awareness & Advocacy in Zambia! - Naluca Mwendaweli-Beckford
Adult Neurologist Naluca Mwendawe-Beckford chats about her work in Zambia, focusing on the challenges of treating epilepsy in a low-resource setting. She highlights the limited access to diagnostic tools and medications, the roles of neurologists and… -
Your Brain: Mossy Cells and the Fight Against Epilepsy - Helen Scharfman
Helen Scharfman, a professor at NYU and a research scientist, discusses her extensive research on the epilepsies; particularly focusing on mossy cells in the temporal lobe! She explains the significance of these cells in understanding seizures and an… -
Revolutionising Epilepsy Perceptions & Care in Pakistan - Dr. Zarine Mogal
Epileptologist Zarine Mogal has changed the world for many affected by the epilepsies in Pakistan! She shares her incredibly impactful 3 decades in diagnoses, care, and social acceptance - through her comprehensive epilepsy program. Zarine highlights… -
Advancing Mental Health Research Through GALENOS - Andrea Cipriani
Psychiatrist Andrea Cipriani discusses his work in clinical psychiatry and research, focusing on mood disorders and the importance of personalised treatment! He highlights the GALENOS project, which aims to synthesise existing data to improve mental … -
Epilepsy & Suicide: Breaking The Silence - Andrea Cipriani
Sometimes people with an epilepsy take their own lives - and this is more common that many realise. Psychiatrist & researcher Prof. Andrea Cipriani joins Torie to talk of the psychiatric symptoms of the epilepsies, including depression, anxiety, … -
Decoding Genetic Epilepsy - Sam Berkovic
Genetic epilepsies are way more complex than we thought!! Clinical neurologist and physician-scientist Prof. Sam Berkovic chats with Torie all about the differences between inherited, de novo, and somatic forms, challenges in diagnoses, impacts on fa… -
How To Minimise SUDEP Risk - Sanja Gluscevic
Torie chats with neurologist Sanja Gluscevic about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) - a critical, often avoided topic! Sanja provides statistics and how to minimise risk factors. Sanja emphasises the need for effective communication betwee… -
Epilepsy and Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis - Gus Baker
Neuropsychologist Prof. Gus Baker discusses clinical neuropsychology in relation to epilepsy! He highlights the significant morbidities associated with epilepsy, such as depression and anxiety, and really emphasises the importance of understanding t…
