News & Events

1-2 July 2025

Diagnostics for Low and Middle-Income Countries Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 DxLMICs Conference at Reuben College, Oxford, bringing together students passionate about diagnostics in global health. This year’s programme features a wide range of technologies with keynote speakers including Professor Arjune Sen, Professor Dame Molly Stevens, and Professor Alan Bernstein.

8 July 2025

Innovations in Epilepsy Diagnosis in Kenya - Oxford Talks

Join Professor Arjune Sen and Dr Symon Kariuki for a discussion on new approaches to diagnosing epilepsy in Kenya, as part of the HIGH-Q Exchange Webinar Series. This event, hosted by the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, will explore innovative, context-specific solutions emerging from collaborative research between Oxford and the Africa Population and Health Research Centre.

15–17 September 2025

ILAE British Branch 2025 Annual Scientific Conference – Bournemouth

Join the ILAE British Branch for their 2025 Annual Scientific Conference at the Bournemouth International Centre. This year's programme will include keynote speakers, platform talks from young epilepsy specialists, an industry exhibition, poster presentations, and a packed social calendar. The event offers an excellent opportunity for networking and showcasing innovations in epilepsy research and care.

5th African Epilepsy Congress held in Lusaka, Zambia (17–18 May 2025)

The Centre for Global Epilepsy took part in the 5th African Epilepsy Congress in Lusaka, contributing to discussions on equitable care and innovation. Highlights included a workshop on data and AI led by Professor Arjune Sen, sessions on stigma and epilepsy chaired by Professor Sloan Mahone, and research presentations from Professor Charles Newton and Sam Barnes.

Centre Supports Delivery of 2nd ETAM Course at African Epilepsy Congress in Lusaka, Zambia (16 May 2025)

As part of the 5th African Epilepsy Congress, the Centre for Global Epilepsy supported the successful delivery of the second Epilepsy Training in Adult Medicine (ETAM) course in Lusaka, Zambia. This dedicated teaching day equipped healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to improve adult epilepsy care in resource-limited settings.

Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology: Epilepsy and Big Data (9 May 2025)

The 2025 Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology brought together experts to explore the role of big data in transforming epilepsy care. Held at Corpus Christi College, the event featured sessions on imaging, EEG, clinical trials, and genomics, with speakers including Professors Arjune Sen, Mark Richardson, Andrea Cipriani and Eva Morris.

Professor Arjune Sen Joins Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences Lunchtime Newsround (20 March 2025)

Professor Arjune Sen, Chief Executive of the Centre for Global Epilepsy, joined Professor Kevin Talbot, Head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, for the Lunchtime Newsround at the University of Oxford. They discussed the Centre’s work and the importance of global collaboration in advancing epilepsy care.

Professor Maria Emilia Cosenza Andraus Presents Global Epilepsy Work at the Annual NeuroTech Convention of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) in Los Angeles, California (27 February-2 March 2025)

Professor Maria Emilia Cosenza Andraus presented on the Oxford Martin School Programme on Global Epilepsy’s efforts to develop innovative diagnostics and digital tools to improve epilepsy care, particularly in resource-limited setting at the Annual NeuroTech Convention of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) in Los Angeles, California.

Solving Stigma in Epilepsy launched in Harare, Zimbabwe (13 February 2025)

The first Solving Stigma in Epilepsy course took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, in February 2025, led by Professor Sloan Mahone. The course brought together 26 participants, including healthcare professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experience, to explore epilepsy-related stigma in healthcare and its impact on access to care. Interactive sessions, including seizure first aid demonstrations and case-based discussions, helped participants develop strategies to reduce stigma in clinical settings and their communities.

Delivery of the ETAM Course in Harare, Zimbabwe (12-14 February 2025)

The Epilepsy Training in Adult Medicine (ETAM) course launched in Tanzania, equipping healthcare professionals with essential epilepsy care skills.The course took place in February 2025 at the University of Zimbabwe, where 104 participants, including 17 local faculty, were trained in collaboration with ILAE, the British Pediatric Neurology Association, and the Epilepsy Support Foundation, Harare. These local faculty will now lead ongoing epilepsy care training across Zimbabwe.

New Publication: Epilepsy in Low- to Middle-Income Countries (February 2025)

A new publication by Arjune Sen, Charles R. Newton, and Gift Ngwende explores key challenges and solutions for epilepsy care in LMICs. The authors highlight advancements like culture-specific diagnostic tools, innovative EEG prototypes, and the addition of Levetiracetam to the WHO Essential Medicines List, offering practical opportunities to improve care in resource-limited settings.

A cautiously optimistic future for affordable epilepsy diagnosis - Blog Post by Ioana Duta (10 February 2025)

In this blog post, Ioana Duta examines the challenges of deploying machine learning models for epilepsy diagnosis in low- and middle-income countries. She discusses why models trained in one region often fail to generalise elsewhere and outline how careful validation and site-specific adaptation are essential to ensure reliable and equitable diagnostic tools.

The Centre for Global Epilepsy officially launches at the University of Oxford (31 January 2025)

The world’s first dedicated global epilepsy research centre, was launched at Wolfson College, at the University of Oxford, with over 100 attendees from across Africa, South America, the United States, and Europe. The event brought together researchers, clinicians, and advocates to address the urgent need for improved diagnosis, treatment, and awareness of epilepsy. With its international partnerships and focus on tackling stigma, the centre is poised to make a significant impact in advancing epilepsy care worldwide.

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