Beyond Genetics: How Do Epigenetic Factors Influence Epilepsy? 

Session 1: ILAE YES Research Task Force Webinar Series

5 March 2025,  16:00 - 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time

Moderator: Maria Gogou, MD, PhD (University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Greece)

Speakers:

  • Avtar Singh Roopra, PhD (Department of Neuroscience, University of Wisconsin at Madison, USA)
  • Katja Kobow, PhD (Dept of Neuropathology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen, Germany)

Format:

  • Introduction: Maria Gogou (5 mins)
  • How Do Epigenetic Factors Influence Epilepsy? From Basic Research: Avtar Singh Roopra (20-25 mins)
  • How Do Epigenetic Factors Influence Epilepsy? For Clinical Application: Katja Kobow (20-25 mins)
  • Discussion and Q&A (MAX: 15min)

Organizer: Young Epilepsy Section (YES)

ILAE Young Epilepsy Section Beyond Genetics: How Do Epigenetic Factors Influence Epilepsy? Speaker: Katja Kobow, PhD (Dept of Neuropathology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen, Germany) Speaker: Avtar Singh Roopra, PhD (Dept of Neuroscience, University of Wisconsin at Madison, USA) Moderator: Maria Gogou, MD, PhD (University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Greece) March 5, 16:00-17:00 (GMT) on Zoom