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Conference 2022 · Sydney

Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia’s 2022 Genetic Epilepsy Conference

Join us for our 2022 meeting on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May. Participating in the conference is a great opportunity for families, researchers and clinicians to hear the latest research in to genetic epilepsy and developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs).

Program

Saturday 21 May 2022 · Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, Sydney

  1. Saturday May 21

    11:00am – 11:10am
    Welcome and IntroductionDanielle WilliamsWatch the recording
  2. 11:10am – 11:20am
    The journey from sick child to having treatments in the clinicDr David Cunnington
  3. 11:20am – 12:40pm
    Recent Progress in Precision Therapeutics for Neurodevelopmental DisordersProf Steven PetrouWatch the recording
  4. 12:40pm – 12:50pm
    Genetic Epilepsy Carer to ResearcherMontanna WatersWatch the recording
  5. 12:50pm – 1:30pmLunch
  6. 1:30pm – 1:40pm
    FOXG1 parentSteve HilleWatch the recording
  7. 1:40pm – 2:25pm
    Clinical Trials – why are they so important? Terminology, methods and why you should get involvedDr Deepak GillWatch the recording
  8. 2:25pm – 2:45pm
    A journey towards precision medicine for genetic epilepsyKate BeattieWatch the recording
  9. 2:45pm – 3:00pmAfternoon tea
  10. 3:00pm – 3:45pm
    Achieving clinical trial readiness for the measurement of quality of life in DEEs by looking beyond seizuresA Prof Jenny DownsWatch the recording
  11. 3:45pm – 3:55pm
    Running for a cure…a dad’s perspectiveSteve TrowbridgeWatch the recording
  12. 3:55pm – 4:45pm
    Thinking about new models of care for rare genetic epilepsies: precise and person-centred.Dr Emma PalmerWatch the recording
  13. 4:45pm – 4:55pm
    Summary and meeting close for the dayDanielle Williams
  14. 7:00pm – 9:00pmDinner – Coogee Bay Hotel

  15. Sunday May 22

    9:00am – 9:10am
    Welcome and introductionDanielle WilliamsWatch the recording
  16. 9:10am – 9:35am
    Bioinformatic approaches to reveal causes of genetic epilepsyDr Mark BennettWatch the recording
  17. 9:35am – 9:55am
    Co-morbidities in the development and epileptic encephalopathiesAmy Schneider
  18. 9.55 – 11.15am
    The CoGENeS (Collaboration for Genetic Epilepsy and Neurogenetics Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network) team: walking the road with genetic epilepsy families.CoGENeS – Erin Beavis, Eden Robertson and Suzanne Nevin
  19. 11.15am – 11.45amMorning Tea
  20. 11.45am- 11:55am
    Navigating relationships while parenting a child with a DEEUrsula DelaneyWatch the recording
  21. 11:55am – 12:15pm
    Education and Resources, Consumer Engagement and Collaborative research initiatives.Kris Pierce and Cheryl McCormack
  22. 12:15pm – 12.50pm
    Q & APanel
  23. 12:50pm – 1:00pm
    Wrap up and conference close