Archive for December 2022

As 2022 draws to a close we reflect on the busy year we’ve had at the Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) and the milestones we’ve achieved. From pilot study to main Study We navigated a successful pilot study with 150 participants across three epilepsy cohorts: First seizure, Newly diagnosed epilepsy Pharmacoresistant Focal epilepsy Now with ethics…

Meet Rachel Hughes, Australian Epilepsy Project’s Clinical Research Coordinator. She has a background in psychology, mental health, and interventional psychiatric research. And is passionate about translational, innovative, best practice research. What is your role at the AEP?  I helped set up the recruitment processes and protocols for participant referral into the AEP. I am also…

Epilepsy Smart Launches national Health program Epilepsy Smart Australia recently launched its new national health program providing streamlined support, education, and training services with a focus on previously under-serviced communities, to improve access for everyone. This new initiative aims to bring the best knowledge and resources under one roof, improving support services for those living…