Epilepsy Research Institute
            
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              Radically advancing epilepsy research. Join the #Onein100 campaign today to help raise the profile of epilepsy and drive research forward. @ResearchNetERI
              
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           Is your MP on our map of Parliamentary champions? 🗺️ Check which MPs are already standing with the #Onein100 and backing vital epilepsy research. If your MP isn’t there yet, you can help change that – use our quick letter template to write to them today. Every message helps 
          
                
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             At #BNA2025, the Epilepsy Research Institute brought together four brilliant early career researchers exploring new frontiers in epilepsy science, from gene and glia-based therapies to sleep-linked interventions and tumour-related epilepsy models. Their groundbreaking work 
          
                
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             The Epilepsy Research Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Finbar O’Callaghan as its new Chief Scientific Officer. A leading expert in paediatric neuroscience, Professor O’Callaghan brings decades of pioneering research in childhood epilepsy and tuberous 
          
                
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             Paid opportunity in Manchester to help shape the future of epilepsy care in the NHS! We’re looking for people affected by epilepsy – especially parents, carers, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds – to join a focus group in Manchester about the use of OPM-MEG, a new 
          
                
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             🎅The Epilepsy Research Institute’s 2025 Christmas card collection is now available! Visit our secure online store now and support vital research while ticking one thing off the Christmas to-do list:  https://t.co/XBYIIDjoWU 
          
          
                
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             Paid opportunity to help shape the future of OPM-MEG in the NHS (plus travel expenses covered!) Together with the University of Nottingham and Cerca Magnetics, we are inviting people affected by epilepsy to join a focus group exploring how new OPM-MEG technology can be best used 
          
                
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             Professor Andreas Brunklaus (University of Glasgow) will join our Navigator Symposium on Rare Epilepsies to discuss antisense oligonucleotide-based therapies for genetic epilepsy. 🗓️ 25 Nov 2025 | 📍 Broadway House, London Don’t miss it:  https://t.co/qL9U5gcIcO 
          
          
                
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             Sophie, Rona and Craig are now deep into their colossal cycling adventure across South America, taking on the 1,200-kilometre Patagonia Cycle Challenge through Chile’s stunning but remote Carretera Austral region. They’ve already tackled some incredible terrain and are pushing 
          
                
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             Breakthroughs in neuroscience research and treatment are transforming what’s possible, but without the right workforce in place, those innovations may never reach the people who could benefit. Find out more and join us in supporting this important call by the @NeuroAlliance here: 
          
            
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              Together with over 30 leading organisations, we’re calling for urgent action to fix the neuro workforce crisis and make it fit for the future.Ahead of the 10-Year Workforce Plan, our consensus...
             Ahead of the NHS 10-year workforce plan, we're united with 30+ orgs in calling for government action to strengthen, modernise and support the clinical neuroscience workforce. Share this post to show your support. Learn more at  https://t.co/dim3Dj9NlN 
            
            
                
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             Thousands of women and girls with epilepsy experience more frequent seizures at points during their menstrual cycle – known as catamenial epilepsy. However, we don’t fully understand why this happens, and how best to treat it. In this blog post, we look at opportunities for 
          
                
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             Huge congratulations to all the finalists of the #WiNUKAwards2025! Fantastic to see our Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) member Dr @a_mctague named a finalist in the Cognition & Neurodevelopment category. We’re also delighted to see former SAC member Dr Kate Baker Baker 
           🧠 Neuropathology & Ageing (Sponsored by @alzheimersuk) Finalists: Dr Soyon Hong | Dr Emily Hill | Dr Samrah Ahmed 🧬 Cognition & Neurodevelopment Finalists: Dr Kate Baker | Dr Amy McTague | Prof. Essi Viding | Dr Ines Hahn 
            
                
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             Every new MP we reach strengthens the call for better epilepsy research and understanding. If you can’t see yours on our interactive map, why not ask them to join the #Onein100 campaign today? Writing to your MP takes a couple minutes with our handy letter template – help us 
          
                
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             The Epilepsy Research Institute’s 2025 Christmas cards have arrived! 🎄 Tick one thing off your Christmas to-do list and support life-changing epilepsy research at the same time. Shop the collection now:  https://t.co/XBYIIDjoWU 
          
          
                
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             🚅 New funding opportunity for early career epilepsy researchers! The Epilepsy Research Institute is piloting a new scheme to help PhD students and early career researchers cover essential travel and training costs when no other funding is available. - Grants of up to £1,000 
          
                
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             Epilepsy affects one in 100 people in the UK, yet too often it’s overlooked. Ask your MP to become a #Onein100 Campaign Champion and back life-changing research. It only takes a couple of minutes to send a message using our template! 💌  https://t.co/6ttUxKTKea 
            #EpilepsyAwareness
          
          
                
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             Join us for another fascinating event for researchers working in epilepsy and associated conditions… Navigator Symposium: Rare Epilepsies 🗓️ 25 Nov 2025 📍 Broadway House, London A day of insights, discussion and collaboration for researchers in rare epilepsies – co-chaired by 
          
                
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             💌 18 MPs have already pledged to champion epilepsy research – is yours one of them? See which MPs are standing with the #Onein100 and help us put epilepsy on the political agenda:  https://t.co/dfQr6RAcA4 
            #EpilepsyResearch #ChangetheOdds
          
          
                
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             The ACE2 Patagonia Cycle Challenge team have officially set off! 🚴♂️🌎 After months of preparation, they’re now a few hundred miles into their epic ride across Patagonia. The team are taking on tough terrain, unpredictable weather and long days in the saddle, all in support of 
          
                
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             Our fantastic fundraisers often have powerful stories to tell about their own experiences. Carly and her husband Stu have ran the Great North Run an incredible five times for the Epilepsy Research Institute, raising thousands of pounds. They want give something back after 
          
                
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             ✨ The Epilepsy Research Institute’s 2025 Christmas card collection is here! Send festive cheer and make a difference – every card helps fund vital epilepsy research. 🎁 Browse and order securely today:  https://t.co/XBYIIDjoWU 
          
          
                
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