Chapter Name: Moldavian League Against Epilepsy
Report By: President of MLAE Stanislav GROPPA, MD, PhD, professor

Publications:

Publications in journals with IF:
1. CHIOSA V., CIOLAC D., GROPPA S., KOIRALA N., PINTEA B., VATAMAN A., WINTER Y., GONZALEZ-ESCAMILLA G., MUTHURAMAN M., GROPPA S. Large-scale network architecture and associated structural cortico-subcortical abnormalities in patients with sleep/awake-related seizures. Sleep, 2019 31 Jan; 42(4):338-341. ISSN 1550-9109 (IF: 5.1).
2. GONZALEZ-ESCAMILLA, G.; MUTHURAMAN, M.; CIOLAC, D.; COENEN, V.; SCHNITZLER, A.; GROPPA, St. Neuroimaging and electrophysiology meet invasive neurostimulation for causal interrogations and modulations of brain states. Neuroimage. 2020, 220. ISSN 1053-8199. (IF: 5,90).
3. TORRES DIAZ, C.; GONZALEZ-ESCAMILLA, G.; CIOLAC, D.; NAVAS GARCÍA, M.; PULIDO RIVAS, P.; GARCIA DE SOLA, R.; BARBOSA, A.; PASTOR, J.; VEGA-ZELAYA, L.; GROPPA, S. Brain network substrates of centromedian DBS in generalized medication-resistant epilepsy. Brain stimulation, 2020. ISSN 0028-3878. (IF: 6.5).
4. TREBUCHON, A.; RACILA, R.; LAGARDE, S.; MCGONIGALL, A.; RUSSO, G.L.; SCAVARDA, D.; CARRON, R.; MAI, R.; CHAUVELL, P.; BARTOLOMEI, F.; FRANCIONE, S. Electrical stimulation for seizure induction during SEEG exploration: a useful predictor of postoperative seizure recurrence? Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery& Psychiatry Published Online First: 28 October 2020. ISSN 0022-3050 (print) 1468-330X (web) (IF: 8.234).


Publications in national journals:
1. CATERENIUC, D.; CHELBAN, V.; GROPPA, St. Applicability of next generation genetic testing in epilepsy through whole exome sequencing. Mold Med J. 2020, 63(5), 54-61. ISSN 2537-6373. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.4018958.
2. CIOLAC, D. Reorganization and resilience of brain networks in focal epilepsy. Mold Medical J. 2020; (63), 5-8. ISSN 2537-6373.
3. DOȚEN, N. Presurgical and postsurgical neuropsychological assessment in epilepsy. Mold Medical J. 2020; 63(6):57-62. ISSN 2537-6373. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.4028391.
4. LEAHU, P.; GROPPA, St. Neuromodulatory approach in paroxysmal neurological disorders. Mold Med J. 2020, 63(5), 26-29. ISSN 2537-6373. doi: 10.5281/zenodo. 4018912.
5. MUNTEANU, C.; CHIOSA, V.; GROPPA, St. Updates on classification and management of status epilepticus. Mold Medical J. 2020, 63(6), 36-44. ISSN 2537-6373. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.4028379.
6. CONDRATIUC, E. The psychotherapeutic aspect of psychic trauma in epilepsy. R. Moldovan Journal of Health Sciences. Сhișinău, Republica R. Moldova, 2020, 63 (6), 52-56. ISSN 2345-1467.
7. DRAGAN, D.; GROPPA, St. Epilepsy in the elderly: causes of underdiagnosis and hyperdiagnosis of epileptic seizures and epilepsy. Public Health, Economics and Management in Medicine. 2020, nr. 4(86), 18-24. ISSN 1729-8687.
8. GROPPA, St.; ZOTA, E.; CHIOSA, V.; GASNAȘ, A.; CIOBANU, N.; VATAMAN, A.; CIOLAC, D.; MUNTEANU, C.; LEAHU, P.; CATERENIUC, D.; CONDRATIUC, E.; EFREMOVA, D.; CRIVORUCICA, I.; AFTENE, D.; GLAVAN, D.; BALANUTA, T.; BELITEI, D.; ROPOT, D. Neurological pathology in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. R. Moldovan Journal of Health Sciences. 2020, 23(1), 190-208. ISSN 2345-1467.
9. HOVANSCAIA D.; SERBENCO A.; GROPPA St. Fetal complications in pregnant women with epilepsy. Bulletin of Perinatology. 2020, 1(86), 48-52. ISSN: 1810-5289.
10. HOVANSCAIA, D.; SERBENCO, A.; GROPPA, St. Obstetric complications in pregnant women with epilepsy. Bulletin of Perinatology. 2020, 1(86), 43-47. ISSN: 1810-5289.


National collections of articles:
1. CHIOSA V., CIOLAC D., VATAMAN A., GROPPA S.A. Extension of the video-EEG telemetry method in association with synchronized oculography, EMG and EKG. In: Collections of scientific papers of the Institute of Emergency Medicine, original articles and innovative activity 2015-2018. Chisinau 2019. p. 112-113. ISBN 978-9975-57-260-6.
2. CHIOSA V., GROPPA S.A. Evaluation sheet of the patient with the presumed diagnosis of epilepsy with nocturnal epileptic seizures. In: Collections of scientific papers of the Institute of Emergency Medicine, original articles and innovative activity 2015-2018. Chisinau 2019. p. 113. ISBN 978-9975-57-260-6.
3. GROPPA S.A., CHIOSA V., CIOLAC D., VATAMAN A. Implementation of ISE (Electrical Source Imaging) by high-density video-EEG with 256 electrodes in the evaluation of patients with epilepsy. In: Collections of scientific papers of the Institute of Emergency Medicine, original articles and innovative activity 2015-2018. Chisinau 2019. p. 111-112. ISBN 978-9975-57-260-6.
4. GROPPA, S.A., CHIOSA, V., ZOTA, E. Implementation of the video-EEG telemetry method in the evaluation of patients with consciousness disorders and epilepsy. In: Collections of scientific papers of the Institute of Emergency Medicine, original articles and innovative activity 2015-2018. Chisinau 2019. p. 110. ISBN 978-9975-57-260-6.

International electronic papers:
1. DOȚEN, N. Anxiety in epilepsy. RUS: Materials of the International Scientific and Practical Internet Conference "Trends and Prospects for the Development of Science and Education in the Context of Globalization", Sat. scientific. works. Pereyaslav, 2020, Iss. 58, 258-260 s. https://confscientific.webnode.com.ua/_files/200000342-e2f35e2f37/%2058%20(1)-8.pdf
2. DOȚEN, N. Cognitive disorders in epilepsy, causes and risk factors. Sustainable economic and social development of Euroregions and cross-border areas. Performantica, 2020, (36), 235-240. ISBN 978-606-685-744-4. https://ibn.idsi.md/vizualizare_articol/113250

Abstracts in international congresses/conferences:
1. CATERENIUC D., GROPPA S. Clinical and genetical epilepsy peculiarities in multiplex families, from Republic of R. Moldova. În: Abstracts of the 5th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology, European Journal of Neurology, vol. 26, suppl.1, june 2019, p.410.
2. CATERENIUC D., GROPPA ST. Genetical pecularities of the epilepsy in multiplex families, In Republic of R. Moldova. În: Abstract book of the 8th Eilat International Educational Course, Jerusalem, Israel, September 8-13, 2019. Abstract 10.
3. CATERENIUC D., GROPPA ST. Genetical pecularities of the epilepsy in multiplex families. În: Abstract book of the 12th International Epilepsy Colloquium, Lyon, France, 26-28 may, 2019. Abstract P7.
4. CHIOSA, V.; CIOLAC, D.; VATAMAN, A.; GROPPA, S.A. Epilepsy with nocturnal epileptic seizures. Generalities. International journal of medical dentistry. Proceedings of International Congress. Iasi, 2019, vol. 23 (supl.2), p. 316. ISSN 2066-6063.
5. CIOLAC D., CHIOSA V., KOIRALA N., VATAMAN A., WINTER Y., MUTHURAMAN M., GROPPA S.S, GROPPA S.A. Effective connectivity dynamics within interictal pre-spike networks in focal epilepsy. Epilepsia. Bangkok, 2019; vol. 60 (supl.2), p. 37-38. ISSN 0013-9580.
6. MUNTEANU C., GROPPA ST.”Refractory and super-refractory Status epilepticus - analysis of etiological factors.” In: Abstract book of the 7th London- Innsbruck Colloquium on Status Epilepticus and acute seizure, 7 – 9 aprilie, 2019, London, UK
7. VATAMAN A., CIOLAC D., CHIOSA V., GROPPA SA. Brain grey matter abnormalities associated with myoclonic seizures. Epilepsia. Bangkok, 2019; vol. 60 (supl.2), p. 175. ISSN 0013-9580.
8. VATAMAN, A.; CHIOSA, V.; CIOLAC, D.; GROPPA, S.A. Long-lasting video-EEG in myoclonic epilepsy. International journal of medical dentistry. Proceedings of International Congress. Iasi, 2019, vol. 23 (supl.2), p. 317. ISSN 2066-6063.
9. CATERENIUC, D.; GROPPA, St. Genetic testing and epigenetic markers in epilepsy: emerging instruments for personalized medicine. In: Collection of abstracts dedicated to the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, Iasi, Romania, 2020, vol.24 (2), p.292. ISSN 2066-6063.
10. CONDRATIUC, E. The psychotherapeutic aspect of psychic trauma in epilepsy. In: Collection of abstracts dedicated to the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, Iasi, Romania, 2020, vol.24 (2), 294-295. ISSN 2066-6063.
11. DOȚEN, N. Anxiety in people with epilepsy, In: Materials of the International Scientific and Practical Internet Conference "Trends and Prospects for the Development of Science and Education in the Context of Globalization", Sat. scientific. works. Pereyaslav, 2020, Issue. 58, 258-260 c.
12. DOȚEN, N. Depression and anxiety in people with epilepsy. In: Collection of abstracts dedicated to the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, Iasi, Romania, 2020, vol.24 (2), 295. ISSN 2066-6063.
13. MUNTEANU C.; GROPPA St. Nonconvulsive status epilepticus - enigmatic condition with variable manifestations. In: Collection of abstracts dedicated to the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, Iasi, Romania. 2020; vol.24 (2), p.293 -294. ISSN 2066-6063.
14. VATAMAN, A.; CHIOSA, V.; CIOLAC, D.; GROPPA, St. Electrophysiological landmarks in the epileptic myoclonus. In: Collection of abstracts dedicated to the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, Iasi, Romania, 2020, vol.24 (2), 299-300. ISSN 2066-6063.

Abstract in national congresses/conferences:
1. CALCII, C.; HADJIU, S.; FEGHIU, L.; SPPRINCEAN, M.; REVENCO, N.; GROPPA, St. Convulsive status epilepticus in children with de novo seizures and those with pre-existing seizures: clinical course. In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
2. CATERENIUC, D.; CHELBAN, V.; GROPPA, St. Applicability of next-generation genetic testing in epilepsy in terms of sequencing the entire exome. In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
3. CONDRATIUC, E. The psychotherapeutic aspect of psychic trauma in epilepsy, In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
4. DOȚEN, N. Presurgical and postsurgical psychological assessment in Epilepsy. In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
5. DRAGAN, D.; DOȚEN, N. Clinical and neuropsychological profile of patients with transient epileptic amnesia. clinical case, In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
6. FEGHIU, L.; HADJIU, S.; CALCII, C.; SPRINCEAN, M.; GROPPA, St.; CUZNET L. Epileptic spasms in children: clinical-electroencephalographic aspects. In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
7. HOVANSCAIA, D.; GROPPA, St. Peculiarities of births in patients with epilepsy (preventive data). In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
8. LEAHU, P.; GROPPA, St. Neuromodulatory approach in paroxysmal neurological disorders. In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
9. MUNTEANU, C.; CHIOSA, V.; GROPPA, St. Refractory and super-refractory status epilepticus etiological predictors. In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
10. STOIANOV, N.; IUHTIMOVSCHI, L.; GROPPA, St. Peculiarities of epilepsy in women. In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
11. TOCARCIUC, L.; GROPPA, St.; CALCII, C.; FEGHIU, L.; OLARU, T.; HADJIU, S. The importance of electroencephalographic examination in febrile seizures in children. In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
12. VASILIEVA, M.; GROPPA, St. Epileptic seizures - primary manifestation in cerebral autoimmune pathology. Differential Diagnosis Between Multiple Sclerosis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. (Clinical case). In: Collection of summaries of the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", p.564, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Moldova. ISBN: 978-9975-3168-4-2.
13. CONDREA, A.; CHIOSA, V.; VATAMAN, A.; CIOLAC, D.; GROPPA, St. A case of temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis. In: Abstract book the 8th Intern. Medical Congress for Students and Young Doctors Medespera 2020, September 24-26, 2020. Chisinau, R. Moldova, 2020, p. 59-60. ISBN 978-9975-151-11-5.
14. ROPOT, D.; GROPPA, St. Epilepsy in pacients with multiple sclerosis. In: Abstract book the 8th Intern. Medical Congress for Students and Young Doctors Medespera 2020, September 24-26, 2020. Chisinau, R. Moldova, 2020, p. 40-41. ISBN 978-9975-151-11-5.
15. VATAMAN, A. Frontal lobe origin in myoclonic seizures: a high-density EEG study. In: Abstract book the 8th Intern. Medical Congress for Students and Young Doctors Medespera 2020, September 24-26, 2020. Chisinau, R. Moldova, 2020. p.133. ISBN 978-9975-151-11-5.
16. GROPPA S.A., CIOLAC D., VATAMAN A., CHIOSA V. Dense array electroencephalography-based electric source imaging of interictal epileptiform discharges. IFMBE Proceedings. 4th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering. 2019. 77:461-467, ISSN 1680-0737, Springer, Cham.
17. VATAMAN A. Alterations of Brain Structure Linked to Myoclonic Epilepsy. IFMBE Proceedings. 4th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering. 2019. 77:535539-495, ISSN 1680-0737, Springer, Cham.

Summary of Activities:

MLAE members are conducting scientific research in several national and international projects:
1. National Project. “Pharmacoresistant epilepsy: risk factors, aspects of clinical, neuroimaging, neurophysiological polymorphism and their role in pre-surgical evaluation.” 2015-2019, PI: Acad. Prof., Groppa Stanislav.
2. National Project. "Integrating epileptogenic mechanisms to create a network of multimodal diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy". 2020-2023, PI: Acad. Prof., Groppa Stanislav.
3. International Project “EPIGEN (EPILEPSY GENETICS) Extending the genetic landscape of drug-resistant epilepsy”. Moldovan-Turkish bilateral project (partners - Erciyes University Genome and Stem Cell Center (GENKOK), Kayseri, Turkey), 2021-2022, PI: Acad. Prof., Groppa Stanislav.

 

The scientific results in the Epileptology domain are often presented to the medical and general audience via oral communications/posters at national and international conferences / congresses:
International lectures:
1. CATERENIUC, D. Genetic testing and epigenetic markers in epilepsy: emerging tools for personalized medicine. At the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, February 27-March 1, 2020, Iasi, Romania.
2. CONDRATIUC, E. The psychotherapeutic aspect of psychic trauma in epilepsy. At the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, February 27-March 1, 2020, Iasi, Romania.
3. DOȚEN, N. Depression and anxiety in people with epilepsy. At the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, February 27-March 1, 2020, Iasi, Romania.
4. DOȚEN, N. Cognitive disorders in epilepsy, causes and risk factors. At the International Scientific Conference, 16th edition on-line with the theme: Sustainable economic and social development of Euroregions and cross-border areas. October 30, 2020, Iasi, Romania.
5. GROPPA, St. Status Epilepticus, diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. At the 15th International Summer School of Neurology. 6-7 September 2020.
6. MUNTEANU, C. Non-convulsive epileptic status - enigmatic condition with variable manifestations. At the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, February 27-March 1, 2020, Iasi, Romania.
7. VATAMAN, A. Electrophysiological observations in the epileptic myoclonus. At the International Congress "Preparing the future by promoting excellence", XXX Edition, February 27-March 1, 2020, Iasi, Romania.
8. CATERENIUC D. From genetics to genomics and epigenetics in epilepsy - the way to reveal the mysteries of DNA. During the SRIE Conference, Ed. XXVII, Bucharest, Romania, November 14-16, 2019.
9. CHIOSA V. Pitfals in the diagnostic of nocturnal seizure. East European Course of Epilepsy, SRIE epilepsy summer school, Sucevita, Romania, 11 – 13 July, 2019
10. CHIOSA V., CIOLAC D., VATAMAN A., GROPPA St. Epilepsy with epileptic seizures at night. At the International Congress "Preparing the future, promoting excellence", section Highlights in advanced medicine - Practitioner's Tribune, Apollonia University of Iasi, Iasi, Romania, February 28-March 3, 2019.
11. CIOLAC D. EEG patterns in ICU. East European Course of Epilepsy, SRIE epilepsy summer school, Sucevita, Romania, 11 – 13 July, 2019
12. GORINCIOI N., GROPPA St. Evolutionary clinical-imaging aspects of structural epilepsy caused by neurocysticercosis (Evolution in structural epilepsy due to neurocysticercosis - clinical and immaging data). During the SRIE Conference, Ed. XXVII, Bucharest, Romania, November 14-16, 2019.
13. GROPPA St. East European Course of Epilepsy, SRIE epilepsy summer school, Sucevita, Romania, 11 – 13 July, 2019
14. MUNTEANU C. Intensive care unit management of patients with Status epilepticus. East European Course of Epilepsy, SRIE epilepsy summer school, Sucevita, Romania, 11 – 13 July, 2019
15. MUNTEANU C. Non-convulsive status epilepticus. During the SRIE Conference, Ed. XXVII, Bucharest, Romania, November 14-16, 2019.
16. RACILA R., GROPPA St. The practical significance of video-EEG in the prognosis of post-cardiac arrest patients. Clinical Cases (Video-EEG importance for the prognosis of post-cardiac arrest patients). During the SRIE Conference, Ed. XXVII, Bucharest, Romania, November 14-16, 2019.
17. VATAMAN A. Myoclonic epileptic seizures – EEG patterns. East European Course of Epilepsy, SRIE epilepsy summer school, Sucevita, România, 11 – 13 iulie, 2019
18. VATAMAN A. Electrophysiological correlations of the epileptic myoclonus (Electrophysiological correlations of myoclonus). During the SRIE Conference, Ed. XXVII, Bucharest, Romania, November 14-16, 2019.
19. VATAMAN A., CHIOSA V., CIOLAC D., GROPPA St. Long-term video-EEG in myoclonic epilepsy. International Congress We prepare the future, promoting excellence”, section Highlights in advanced medicine - Practitioner's Tribune, Apollonia University of Iasi, Iasi, Romania, February 28-March 3, 2019.

National lectures:
1. MUNTEANU C. “Non-convulsive epileptic status-enigmatic condition with variable manifestations” Scientific Conference News in the treatment of Nervous System pathologies, Chisinau, Rep. of Moldova, September 13, 2019.
2. MUNTEANU C. “Non-convulsive epileptic status-a dilemma in the case of patients in intensive care units” SUMPh Days, Annual Scientific Conference of Teachers and PhD Students, October 18, 2019
3. VATAMAN A. "From electroencephalographic changes to myoclonus" SUMPh Days, Annual Scientific Conference of Teachers and PhD Students, October 18, 2019
4. VATAMAN A. "Epileptic myoclonus - clinical neurophysiological features." Scientific Conference News in the treatment of Nervous System pathologies, Chisinau, Rep. of Moldova, September 13, 2019.
5. CATERENIUC D. Applicability of next-generation genetic testing in epilepsy via Whole Exome Sequencing. At the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testmițanu", October 21-23, 2020. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
6. CIOLAC D. Reorganization and resilience of brain networks in focal epilepsy. At the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testmițanu", October 21-23, 2020. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
7. DOȚEN N. Psychological and social aspects of epilepsy. At the National Scientific Conference with International Participation "Integration through Research and Innovation", November 10-11, 2020. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
8. FEGHIU L. Epileptic spasms in children, clinical-electrophysiological aspects. At the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testmițanu", October 21-23, 2020. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
9. HOVANSCAIA D. Peculiarities of births in patients with epilepsy (preventive data). At the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testmițanu", October 21-23, 2020. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
10. MUNTEANU C. Refractory and super-refractory epileptic status - etiological predictors. At the Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF "Nicolae Testmițanu", October 21-23, 2020. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.

MLAE chapter members organized and conducted several chapter meetings, local conferences, and epilepsy scientific club:
1. The annual scientific conference within the Days of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy Nicolae Testemitanu, October 15-18, 2019, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
2. The annual scientific workshop week “Neurogenetics week in Moldova” organized by MD, PhD Chelban Viorica (UCL, London, UK), February 2019, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
3. On-line scientific-practical conference “Common and diverse areas in the field of neuropsychiatry”, at the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy Nicolae Testemitanu, November 11, 2020, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
4. The Congress dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of USMF Nicolae Testemitanu, October 20-23, 2020, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
5. The European Researchers' Night in Chisinau - a large-scale project dedicated to the promotion of science and innovation. Online event. USMF "Nicolae Testemitanu", November 27, 2020. https://usmf.md/ro/noutati/noaptea-cercetatorilor-europeni-la-chisinau/
6. The 8th International Medical Congress for Students and Young Doctors, MedEspera 2020, September 24-26, Chisinau, Moldova.
7. Weekly meetings in Epilepsy Scientific Club for presentation of hot topics in epilepsy and discussion of various patient clinical cases

Continuing education courses in clinical epileptology:
1. GROPPA S., CHIOSA V. Epileptology service in the Republic of Moldova. National Center of Epileptology. Diagnostic methods in epileptology.
2. CHIOSA V. Diagnostic methods in epileptology. Video-EEG monitoring.
3. GROPPA S., CHIOSA V. International Classification of Epilepsy and Epileptic Seizures. Clinical polymorphism of epileptic seizures. Differential diagnosis.
4. GROPPA S. Drug-resistant epilepsy: diagnostic criteria, clinical aspects, neurophysiology. Principles of treatment.
5. GASNAS D. Clinical and genetic aspects of epilepsy.
6. CIOLAC D., CHIOSA V. Epilepsy in women. Evaluation of women with epilepsy during pregnancy.
7. VATAMAN A. Epilepsy with myoclonic seizures. Clinical, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging aspects.
8. GROPPA S. Syncope and other disorders of consciousness. Differential diagnosis. Therapeutic approaches.
9. GROPPA S., MUNTEANU C. Epileptic status. Diagnosis. Management. Treatment.

Challenges:

1. Introduction of new antiepileptic drugs for patients’ reimbursement
2. Attraction of neurology residents, certified neurologists to enhance their knowledge in the field of epilepsy
3. Employing high-density EEG for electrical source imaging in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy
4. Application digital platforms for telemedicine to overcome the restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic
5. Remote working of clinical and scientific stuff to conduct clinical and research activities
6. Organization of educational and scientific events in conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic
7. Optimizing the care for patients with epilepsy and status epilepticus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Future Plans:

1. Organization of the East European Course of Epilepsy, Croatia (2021), in collaboration with Dana Craiu, president of RSAE (Romanian Society Against Epilepsy) and Silvio Basic, president of CLAE (Croatian League Against Epilepsy)
2. Organization of the National Conference on Neurological Disorders in 2021, including epilepsy-related topics
3. Organization of workshops for medical students, neurology residents, and young doctors on epilepsy-related topics
4. Participation at national TV and radio programs to increase the epilepsy awareness in moldovan community in order to reduce stigma, myths and misconceptions about epilepsy
5. Participation at the International League Against Epilepsy’s Virtual Epilepsy Academy (VIREPA) courses
6. Working on running projects with the partners from Germany, UK and Turkey:

7. Initiation of projects to investigate the relation between the COVID-19 infection and epileptic seizures/epilepsy
8. Participation at the 34th International Epilepsy Congress, Paris, France, 28 august – 1 september
9. Participation at the 13th International Epilepsy Colloquium (virtual)
10. Participation at Salzburg Medical Seminar, Weill Cornell OMInar in Neurology, virtual, 23 – 25 march
11. Publication of articles in national and international journals
12. Adapting the national guidelines on the management of epilepsy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officer Election Date: June 2021.