XVIII Workshop on Neurobiology of Epilepsy (WONOEP 2025)

WONOEP is a satellite event of the 36th International Epilepsy Congress and will take place a short distance from Lisbon. This WONOEP will focus on how the brain resists and adapts to epilepsy. What prevents seizures from happening more often? What processes act against epileptogenesis? How do our genomes confer resilience? Which genes switch on/off to help repair, adapt and endure? How do cells and networks change within local and distant brain regions and what is the role of neuro- and gliogenesis, neuroprotection, and resident and non-resident inflammatory and immune responses? What are the therapeutic and diagnostic applications of this knowledge?

One is invited to attend WONOEP based on abstract submission. Abstract submissions for WONOEP are now closed.

The WONOEP program includes:

• Four night accommodation inclusive of breakfast in a private ensuite room at Hotel Onyria Quinta da Marinha (25 - 28 August, inclusive)
• A two-and-a-half-day educational program on The resilient brain (26 - 28 August inclusive)
• Lunches and coffee breaks on three days (26 - 28 August inclusive)
• A welcome reception, and evening dinners on three days
• An afternoon exploring the local area
• Group transportation from the hotel to Congress Centre Lisbon (CCL) on 29 August

Registration fees:

Combined with IEC registration: 500€
WONOEP only registration: 1000€

Some bursaries are available. If you would like to be considered for a bursary, please indicate it on your abstract submission.

For further information, please email wonoep@ilae.org.

WONOEP 2025 is organized by the WONOEP Task Force of the ILAE Neurobiology Commission and the Neurobiology Commission of the ILAE. WONOEP is generously supported by a donation of the Harinarayan Family.