Welcome to the International League Against Epilepsy
The World's preeminent association of health care professionals and scientists working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy
News from ILAE about COVID-19
PWE and COVID-19: The ILAE is collecting information about the COVID-19 virus and epilepsy, as well as offering an email address to share information on our resources page.
Congresses: Because of the situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the ILAE is postponing most 2020 regional congresses to 2021; no decision yet regarding the AOEC scheduled for October 2020. The 2021 International Epilepsy Congress has been postponed to 2022.
Latest News
Clinical Research
Safety and efficacy of adjunctive cenobamate (YKP3089) in patients with uncontrolled focal seizures: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, dose-response trial
Adjunctive cenobamate reduced focal (partial)-onset seizure frequency, in a dose-related fashion. Treatment-emergent adverse events were most frequent in the highest dose group. Cenobamate appears to be an effective treatment option in patients with uncontrolled focal seizures.
10 March, 2020
World News
Monthly EpiCARE Webinars
Free monthly webinars with topics related to rare and complex epilepsies and research.
5 March, 2020
About ILAE
Leadership Development Scholarship
ILAE's Leadership Development Award provides a unique opportunity to receive leadership development training and to network with rising leaders from around the globe. Approximately 30 candidates will be selected.
4 March, 2020
About ILAE
Election for the 2021-2025 ILAE President
The first stage of the election for the next ILAE Executive Committee (2021-2025 term) is the election of the President. Each Chapter will submit one ballot only, voting for one candidate only. Individuals cannot vote, but members of Chapters are encouraged to contact their committee and inform them of their preferred candidate.
27 February, 2020
Our Publications
The International League Against Epilepsy disseminates the latest original research findings and breakthroughs in the cure for epilepsy and related seizure disorders through its official peer-reviewed publications.
Epilepsia®
Repurposed molecules for antiepileptogenesis: Missing an opportunity to prevent epilepsy?
Klein et al
Epilepsia Open®
Genetic generalized epilepsies with frontal lesions mimicking migratory disorders on the epilepsy monitoring unit
Fauser et al
Epileptic Disorders
Epilepsy and cannabidiol: a guide to treatment
Alexis Arzimanoglou, Ulrich Brandl, J. Helen Cross, Antonio Gil-Nagel, Lieven Lagae, Cecilie Johannessen Landmark, Nicola Specchio, Rima Nabbout, Elizabeth A. Thiele, Oliver Gubbay and other members of The Cannabinoids International Experts Panel
Upcoming Congresses
ILAE Endorsed
3rd International Training Course on Neuropsychology in Epilepsy
Bordeaux, France
29 March - 3 April 2020
ILAE Endorsed
1er Curso Latinoamericano Teórico práctico de Electrocencefalografía Clínica
Santiago, Chile
2 - 3 April 2020
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