ILAE-Latin America
Information about COVID-19
Keeping people with epilepsy safe during the Covid-19 pandemic
French et al, Neurology, April 2020
COVID-19 and Epilepsy: More resources from ILAE for patients, clinicians and researchers
Dia Internacional de la epilepsia
Dia Internacional de la epilepsia 2021 (Mario A. Alonso Vanegas)
Hoy 8 de febrero de 2021 es un día muy especial para todas las personas que formamos parte de esta comunidad asistencial, scientífica y social. Tras estos meses de pandemia que han desgastado a la humanidad es grato estar hoy presente para unir juntos la voz, la voz de la esperanza. Personalmente es un día y un tiempo muy importante al ser el primer año del periodo que estaré como presidente de la Comisión de Asuntos Latinoamericanos de la ILAE, nos esperan momentos de mucho trabajo y unión para continuar en el camino de la lucha para sacar la epilepsia de las sombras.
ILAE-Latin America
The ILAE - Latin America region comprises South and Middle America and Mexico where Spanish and Portuguese are the main languages spoken. Within the framework and according to the strategic plan of the central ILAE, the goal of the ILAE-Latin America is to serve as a regional resource for current and emerging knowledge on epilepsy prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Current efforts of the ILAE-Latin America are focused on the development of national epilepsy programs and laws and telemedicine projects in the region. In the field of education, courses are being organized for the primary health level as well as specialized epilepsy care.
As the region is extremely heterogeneous, an effort is being made to provide equal learning opportunities for health professionals in rich and poor countries and areas. Guidelines and seminal scientific articles that are available only in English are being translated into Spanish and Portuguese to increase access to knowledge.
Awards
Latinoamerica presente en las premiaciones del 33avo Congreso International de Epilepsia
Latin American Awards at the 33rd International Epilepsy Congress
Elections for ALADE
ILAE-Latin America announces the new members of the ALADE Task Force, effective April 2019. See Commission and Task Force Members.
Latest News
About ILAE
Funding opportunities from the Neurobiology Commission (NBC)
The NBC is pleased to announce the availability of bursaries for young trainees and investigators with limited financial resources to attend scientific meetings and funding for scientific meetings or workshops relevant to neurobiology of epilepsy.
7 July, 2021
About ILAE
Your comments are needed on proposed syndrome definitions
Comment now on four papers prepared by the Task Force on Nosology and Definitions that provide the definitions for the many epilepsy syndromes at various ages. Deadline July 15.
1 July, 2021
Clinical Research
Two-Year-Old Cognitive Outcomes in Children of Pregnant Women With Epilepsy in the Maternal Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs Study
Outcomes of children at 2 years of age did not differ between children of WWE taking ASMs and children of healthy women.
8 June, 2021
World News
In memoriam: Alan Richens
We are saddened to report the death of Alan Richens, recognized internationally for his research and a major driving force behind the impressive developments in the clinical pharmacology of epilepsy which took place in the 70s and the 80s.
7 June, 2021
About ILAE
Final results for election of ILAE regional officers
The Elections Committee is pleased to announce that the ILAE regional elections have been completed. The elected officers of the six Regional Boards for the 2021-2025 term are as follows. The Elections Committee congratulates all the elected officers and wishes them a successful service for the next four years.
25 May, 2021
Subscribe to the ILAE Newsletter
To subscribe, please click on the button below.
Please send me information about ILAE activities and other
information of interest to the epilepsy community