Epilepsy Sparks Insights
Sparking interest and understanding in the epilepsies whilst bridging the communication gap between epilepsy patients, clinicians, scientists, geneticists โ and the world. Hosted by Torie Robinson. **NOT FOR CLINICAL OR PATIENT DECISION-MAKING* Visit www.torierobinson.com & www.epilepsysparks.com.
Episodes

Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Exciting neuroimaging techniques are getting out there to help more and more people become seizure-free. Hear more about the latest from clinical support scientist Ben Brinkmann.
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https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ben-brinkmann-latest-ways-scan-brain-mri-eeg-mag-magnetoencephalography-7tesla-mri
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#epilepsy #BenBrinkmann #MEG #EEG #MRI

Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Magnetoencephalographies - or MEGs - are brain scans with a very high sensitivity and are a distinct complement to EEG and MRI scans in preparation for epilepsy surgery. Hear all about them now from the expert in biosignal analysis: Stefan Rampp.
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๐ Website & more about Stefan: ๐๐ป
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/stefan-rampp-MRI-magnetoencephalography-benefits-epilepsy-neurosurgery
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Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Hear how somatic gene mutations can lead to an epilepsy and how this is being researched by lead clinician scientist of the University of Calgary: Karl Martin Klein.
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๐ Website & more about Karl Martin: ๐๐ป
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/karl-martin-klein-epilepsy-via-somatic-gene-mutations
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Hear how the conflict in Palestine is impacting the thousands people with epilepsy in Palestine - but how support from around the world is making a difference - with our return-guest, epileptologist Omar Danoun ุฏ. ุนู
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https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/omar-danoun-epilepsy-israel-palestine-gaza-crisis
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Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacist Trudy Thomas explains the incredible value of an Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacist, managing โA wonky stoolโ, and how and why other non-specialist pharmacists should learn more about the epilepsies.
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https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/trudy-thomas-epilepsy-specialist-pharmacists-value
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Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Raising awareness of epilepsy amongst everyone for Epilepsy Awareness Month - through events and just chatting! With epileptologist Meriem Bensalem-Owen.
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๐ Website & more about Meriem: ๐๐ป
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/meriem-bensalem-owen-epilepsy-awareness-month-being-involved
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Chapters ๐
00:00 Meet Meriem
02:27 Why focus on the epilepsies?
03:54 Promoting epilepsy awareness through bourbon!
05:51 Activities for Epilepsy Awareness Month - inc the Mayor of Lexington!
08:37 Help raise awareness during Epilepsy Awareness Month - through the gymโฆ
10:09 Educating researchers and scientists about epilepsy!
12:17 Reassuring people with a new diagnosis of epilepsy
13:24 Telling PWE that heaps of people behind the scene are working for them
15:01 Thank you
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Learn how funds are generated for the care of children with an epilepsy, fun times, and how itโs crucial to work with the whole family - with peadiatric neurologist and secretary of ILAE YES, Eugenia Roza, Romania.
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๐ Website & more about Eugenia: ๐๐ป
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/eugenia-roza-epilepsy-fundraising-for-care-romania
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#epilepsy #EugeniaRoza #Seizures #peadiatricepilepsy

Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Biochemist Matt Gentry shares with us his extensive research into the ultra-rare epilepsy Lafora Disease, his motivation from working with families, the brilliant work of the Lafora Disease charity Chelseaโs Hope, and support from both the NIH and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
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๐ Website & more about Matthew Gentry: ๐๐ป
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/matthew-gentry-biochemistry-epilepsy-research-lafora-diseaseย
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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Learn about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), SUDEP Action Day (18th Oct 2023), minimising risks, and saving lives! With Sammy Ashby of SUDEP Action.
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๐ Website & more about Sammy Ashby: ๐๐ป
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/sammy-ashby-saving-lives-sudep-action-day
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Exposure to nature: plants, water noises, and more, are proven to be of distinct benefit to human health. Epileptologist, Elisabeth Doran from St. Jamesโs Hospital in Ireland explains the benefits of exposure to nature for those with an epilepsy.
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๐ Website & more about Elisabeth Doran: ๐๐ป
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/elisabeth-doran-nature-treatment-for-epilepsy
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