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Congratulations to
@Manisha44510419
, installed as President of AES this morning 👏 We are looking forward to a great year under your leadership.
#AES2022
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The AES
#EEG
Learning Curriculum is a FREE self-paced online course recommended for junior
#neurology
residents. Learn more here:
#epilepsy
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Congratulations to our 2022 Early Career Awardees! AES is proud to support 29 early career scientists in 2022 with $1.3 million in research grants + fellowships. Learn more about them + their work:
#neurotwitter
#medtwitter
#academictwitter
#epilepsy
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Happy
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
to all who dedicate time and talent to understanding, treating, and curing
#epilepsy
. A special 'thank you' to our own volunteer physician leaders and members for their work and commitment to the field.
#NeuroTwitter
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As one of the largest non-governmental funders for those starting careers in
#epilepsy
research, AES is committed to developing the next generation of investigators. We are so proud to announce our 2020 Early Career Grantees: Congratulations!
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The AES
#EEG
Learning Curriculum is a FREE online course recommended for junior neurology residents. It's comprised of 9 mini-courses containing didactic lectures, quizzes, + EEG assessment tools that feature case-based EEG samples. Learn more:
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Due to COVID-19 and the associated restrictions, we are no longer able to hold our 2020 Annual Meeting in Seattle. We are excited to be proceeding with a new virtual event,
#AES2020
, that will take place December 4-8, 2020. Stay tuned for more info!
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Congratulations are in order! Please join us in applauding 25 early career scientists who have received a combined $1.19M in grants and fellowships from AES and our partners!
#epilepsy
#epilepsyresearch
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Congratulations to
@wesleytkerr
of
@UMEpiCNPFellow
@Umneurosciences
- recipient of the Susan Spencer MD Clinical Research Training Fellowship in
#Epilepsy
for "Addressing concerns with time-to-event trials through re-analysis of past trials"
#neurotwitter
#epilepsyresearch
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Today is International
#EpilepsyDay
! Throughout the day, we will be sharing facts about
#epilepsy
to help spread awareness.
#neurotwitter
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Congratulations to our First VP + friend
@Manisha44510419
--recipient of a
@NINDSnews
Javits
#Neuroscience
Investigator Award. Her research aims to understand the role of reactive oxygen species + metabolic mechanisms in neuronal disorders.
#AcademicTwitter
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Congratulations to
@JulienHebert_md
and
@kiranthakurmd
of
@ColumbiaMed
, awarded a Research and Training Fellowship for Clinicians for 'Acute Symptomatic Seizures Secondary to Autoimmune Encephalitis'.
#AcademicTwitter
#MedTwitter
#Neurotwitter
#epilepsy
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Congratulations to the 2022 FAES inductees! Please come visit us at the member center to pick up your ribbons and pins!
#AES2022
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Please join us in congratulating our 2021 early career awardees! AES, with the help of our funding partners, has awarded $1.06M to 26 early career researchers. Learn more about the awardees and their work:
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Hey
#neurotwitter
! Will you be in
#Nashville
for
#AES2022
? Join us (and
@TheNotoriousEEG
, of course) for a tweet-up! Sunday 12/4, 5:30 - 7:00, Music City Center Rm 211 (conference badge required to attend).
#epilepsy
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It's International
#EpilepsyDay
! Started by
@IBESocialMedia
and
@IlaeWeb
, International Epilepsy Day promotes
#epilepsyawareness
around the world. Learn more:
#epilepsy
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Our Fellowship Curriculum is a FREE online, on-demand learning opportunity for
#epilepsy
fellows (and others!). Topics include seizure semiology, electroclinical syndromes, comorbidities, EEG, surgery, and more. Learn more here:
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"The Junior Investigator Award I received from AES has had a huge impact on my career. It provided initial funding that enabled me to apply for and receive an R01 within a year. It has helped me become a part of the valuable AES community." - Upkong Eyo, PhD
@eyolab
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We just registered Melissa, our 6,000th onsite attendee! This has been a banner year all around for AES—most ever posters, exhibitors, and now, attendees! Thank you, thank you, thank you for being here!
#AES2023
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Congratulations to Jon Willie, MD, PhD, of
@WashUNeurosurg
, recipient of an AES Seed Grant for 'Novel biomarkers to improve centromedian nucleus of thalamus stimulation'!
#academictwitter
#medtwitter
#neurotwitter
#epilepsy
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The AES
#EEG
Learning Curriculum is a FREE self-paced online course recommended for junior neurology residents. It's comprised of 9 mini-courses that contain didactic lectures, quizzes, + EEG assessment tools that feature case-based EEG samples.
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In the words of our newest President Emeritus, William D. Gaillard, 'this was the biggest and best AES virtual event ever!' Thank you, all, for joining us!
#AES2020
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Congratulations to
@susie_feng
and
@tristanshuman
of
@SinaiBrain
, awarded a Predoctoral Research Fellowship for 'Progression of Hippocampal Desynchronization in Chronically Epileptic Mice'.
#AcademicTwitter
#MedTwitter
#Neurotwitter
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Congratulations to AES member + volunteer,
@PeterCrino
, who received the Javits Award from
@NINDSnews
. Dr. Crino's lab recently ID'd new mutations in
#mTOR
pathway genes associated w/ a syndrome marked by megalencephaly,
#autism
, severe
#epilepsy
+ more.
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We're pleased to share this free resource! To access it, you must create an account (also free). Once you have a login, you will be able to access the course.
Phenomenal (free) online EEG learning resource created by
@drdanielweber
& colleagues. I just completed one of the 9 modules - it's simply brilliant 🌟. This is a huge step towards improving
#EEGEducation
. 👏👏👏
@AmEpilepsySoc
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Who is joining us for
#AES2020
? We kick off TOMORROW! We can't wait to show you what we have in store and hope you enjoy it as much as we've enjoyed planning it. Haven't registered yet? There is still time:
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While everyone is making their way to Chicago, our
#AES2021
staff and partner teams are hard at work building an amazing event! We cannot wait to officially welcome you!
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Congratulations to
@calhoujd
of
@NUFeinbergMed
, awarded a Junior Investigator Award for 'Resolving missense variants of uncertain significance in TSC2'.
#AcademicTwitter
#MedTwitter
#Neurotwitter
#epilepsy
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One
#seizure
does not mean the individual has
#epilepsy
(up to 10% of people worldwide have a seizure during their lifetime). Epilepsy is defined as having two or more unprovoked seizures.
#EpilepsyDay
#neurotwitter
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We are proud to announce that our Executive Director, Eileen M. Murray, MM, CAE has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the
@AssocForum
Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement. Please join us in congratulating
@AESExecDir
!
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Welcome to Chicago!
#AES2021
Whether you're joining us in-person or virtually, we're glad you're here.
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Proud to open the application period for the new Sergievsky Award for
#Epilepsy
#HealthEquity
+ Diversity. This early career award provides support for physicians + scientists who ID as members of underrepresented racial + ethnic groups. More here:
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On
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
, AES pays tribute to the many dedicated women clinicians + scientists who are doing so much to advance treatments and improve outcomes for people with epilepsy. Thank you for the talent and commitment you bring to your work in
#epilepsy
!
#medtwitter
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Congratulations to
@DrCAPearson
of
@WCM_BMRI
, recipient of an AES Junior Investigator Award for her work "Identifying developmental pathways underlying
#Epilepsy
and
#Autism
"
#epilepsyresearch
#autismresearch
#neurotwitter
#academictwitter
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Congrats to
@JillianLMcKee
of
@ChildrensPhila
@PennNeurology
@CHOP_Research
@CHOPDBHi
- recipient of the PERF/
@cureSYNGAP1
/AES Research Training Fellowship for her work, "Reconstructing the longitudinal disease history in SYNGAP1-related disorder"
#epilepsy
#neurotwitter
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Us, when we see Twitter congratulate, encourage, and celebrate our grantees. We are so proud of them and can't wait to see the things they accomplish in the coming months!
#epilepsy
#epilepsyresearch
#neurotwitter
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The views from
@Nashville_MCC
, our venue for
#AES2022
, are fantastic. We can't wait to welcome the
#epilepsy
community to
#Nashville
!
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53% of adults with uncontrolled
#seizures
live in households earning less than $25,000 a year.
#seizuressafenation
#epilepsyequity
#EpilepsyAwareness
@EpilepsyFdn
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The AES Fellowship Curriculum is a FREE online, on-demand learning opportunity for
#epilepsy
fellows (and others!). Topics include seizure semiology, electroclinical syndromes, comorbidities, EEG, surgery, and more. Learn more here:
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Today is
#EpilepsyDay
-
#Epilepsy
is a condition that affects 1 in 26 people in the U.S.
#KnowEpilepsy
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#AES2021
starts just two weeks from today! We can't wait to welcome you back, whether it's virtually or in-person in Chicago. Have a great weekend!
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#AES2020
BTS: We are so grateful for our longtime partners
@IMSEventStaging
who jumped in with both feet when we went virtual. We may all be in our homes, but our hub looks very much like it does behind the curtains at our in-person meetings!
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It's Infantile Spasms Awareness Week! Join us as
we help to educate parents, providers + caregivers on how to recognize the signs of IS and build momentum for critical research. Visit to learn more and join the conversation.
#ISAW2020
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We are proud to announce the establishment of the Sergievsky Research Fund for Epilepsy Health Equity + Diversity. This fund will support a new 2-year early career research grant for
#epilepsy
MDs or scientists from underrepresented minority groups.
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Congratulations to
@HarveyHuangMed
and
@dora_hermes
of
@MayoGradSchool
,
@mayomstp
, awarded a Predoctoral Research Fellowship for 'Stimulation-induced responses in intracranial EEG reflect excitability'.
#AcademicTwitter
#MedTwitter
#Neurotwitter
#epilepsy
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Infantile spasms most often occur between 4 and 6 months of age but can begin anytime in the first 2 years. Know the signs to look for in your baby:
#ISAW2022
#epilepsy
#seizures
#EpilepsyAwareness
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Today, on
#SUDEPActionDay2020
, and always, AES encourages counseling and offers guidance for providers by proposing an evidence-based approach to counseling patients, families, and caregivers about the risk of SUDEP.
#SpeakUp2SaveLives
#epilepsy
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This is where you belong. Visit our membership team at the member center in the registration area to learn more about AES and becoming a member.
#AES2022
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Congratulations to Manuel Silva-Pérez of
@BCMHouston
@bcm_neurosci
- recipient of an AES Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for his work, "Role of norepinephrine in incidence of epileptic activity in
#Alzheimer
’s"
#epilepsy
#epilepsyresearch
#alzheimersresearch
#neurotwitter
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Healthcare workers have a duty to protect their patients--that means getting the
#COVID19
vaccine. The vaccine is safe, effective, and our best tool for ending the pandemic. AES is proud to join 50+ health care professional organizations in this statement:
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Joining us in Chicago for
#AES2021
? We are looking forward to welcoming you to our hometown! We've put together a guide to getting to the windy city to help you prepare for your trip:
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Congratulations to
@asianflamme
, awarded a Predoctoral Research Fellowship co-funded by
@scn8aalliance
for 'Investigating aberrant methylation in
#DEE
'.
#AcademicTwitter
#MedTwitter
#Neurotwitter
#epilepsy
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Did you know that one in 10 people will have a seizure and one in 26 will develop
#epilepsy
during their lifetime?
#seizuresafenation
#epilepsyequity
@EpilepsyFdn
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Congratulations to Joo Hyun Kim and
@MingshanXue
of
@bcm_neurosci
, awarded a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for 'Disease mechanism and therapy of STXBP1-encephalopathy'.
#AcademicTwitter
#MedTwitter
#Neurotwitter
#epilepsy
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Join us this December in Chicago for
#AES2021
... from wherever you are! In-person and virtual options are available. Register now:
#epilepsy
#epilepsyresearch
#neurotwitter
#medtwitter
#academictwitter
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Over the next couple of days, we will be highlighting some of our most recent grantees! Please join us in congratulating them! 👏👏👏
#epilepsy
#epilepsyresearch
#neurotwitter
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Did you know? 53% of adults with uncontrolled
#seizures
live in households earning less than $25,000 USD per year.
#seizuressafenation
#epilepsyequity
#EpilepsyAwareness
#neurotwitter
@EpilepsyFdn
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Congratulations to
@GardinerLapham
, awarded the AES Extraordinary Contributions to the Field of
#Epilepsy
Award--designated for those who have made extraordinary contributions across multiple fronts, including science, education, leadership, + advocacy.
#AES2021
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Congratulations to
@AlainNeuro
of
@PennStHershey
, awarded the Sergievsky Award for
#Epilepsy
Health Equity and Diversity for 'Brain health and post-stroke seizures prediction in a diverse US population'.
#AcademicTwitter
#MedTwitter
#Neurotwitter
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November is
#EpilepsyAwarenessMonth
. We are proud to support clinicians, researchers, and other professionals working towards better treatments and an eventual cure for
#epilepsy
. Thank you for the work you do!
#neurotwitter
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#AES2023
was one for the books. Thank you for helping us make it our largest annual meeting ever! Read more:
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Huge congratulations,
@pennell_page
!
Congrats to Page B. Pennell - Chair & Henry B. Higman Professor of Neurology - who was 1 out of 12 internationally to receive the prestigious Ambassador for Epilepsy Award at the 35th Annual International Epilepsy Congress in Dublin, Ireland!
@IlaeWeb
@IBESocialMedia
#IEC2023
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Congratulations,
@epileptologo
! Well deserved. 👏
Thank you to the
@CLAE_LCCE
for such a distinguished award.
Thanks to my residents, fellows and colleagues for your support. Special thanks to
@AntayaTresah
and Grace Couper
#neuru
#Epilepsy
@westernuEpilep
@westernuCNS
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Join us this December in Chicago for
#AES2021
... from wherever you are! In-person and virtual options are available. Register by 11/5 to save:
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AES is one of the largest non-governmental funders of
#epilepsy
research. We are committed to funding basic + clinical projects that identify + deliver answers to treating + curing epilepsy and improving outcomes. Learn more:
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Hey
@TheNotoriousEEG
we'd love to see a video, the GIF just isn't quiiiite cutting it ;) enjoy day two!
Just to make
#AES2020
more realistic, I’ve set up computers to watch talks at different places in the house and run between them trying not to be late for the best session on my schedule 😂
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Virtual events have capacity limits too! If you are unable to join a session due to capacity, know that recordings will be available 24-72 hours after the session--as part of your registration, you have unlimited on-demand access for 90 days following
#AES2020
.
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Congratulations!
@LoriLIsom1
is recognized for discovering sodium channel non-pore-forming beta subunits + for leadership in understanding novel neuro-cardiac mechanisms of
#SUDEP
. Thank you for your contributions to science, to AES + to improving the lives of people w/
#epilepsy
Congratulations to Dr. Lori Isom on her election to the National Academy of Medicine (
@theNAMedicine
), one of the highest honors in medicine and science.
#NAMmtg
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Congratulations to Jacob Pellinen, awarded a Research and Training Fellowship for Clinicians for 'Developing a Seizure Screening Tool for Non-Specialists'.
#AcademicTwitter
#MedTwitter
#Neurotwitter
#epilepsy
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Congratulations to
@kswilcox
, longtime leader + friend of AES + worthy recipient of the Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship from
@NINDSnews
. The impact she has made on the next generation of neuroscientists + the field is immeasurable.
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Abstract submissions are now being accepted for
#AES2022
in
#Nashville
! Submissions are due by June 8. More here:
#AcademicTwitter
#neurotwitter
#epilepsy
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This is where you belong. Visit our membership team at the member center in the registration area to learn more about AES and becoming a member.
#AES2022
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