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Our new Epilepsy Society Research Centre receives the finishing touches to the covered walkway from our painter.

Epilepsy Society Research Centre

The world-class research centre in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire brings together medical experts from all disciplines offering new hope for people with epilepsy. The centre is an integral part of our existing medical buildings and will allow us to explore further the causes, treatment and prevention of epilepsy. You can  follow the centre's progress over the last year via our timeline.


New research at Epilepsy Society Research Centre

Thanks to the generosity of  key funders we have received financial backing for the first phase of our research into SUDEP, part funding for our epilepsy gene research and a pledge towards our Ketogenic diet project.


Groundbreaking research
SUDEP

In January our research team will begin a new study to try to identify genes
that may increase the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in
some individuals.

Ketogenic diet

In summer 2012 we began work to try to establish why some children with uncontrolled epilepsy respond to the Ketogenic diet while others don't. By identifying the genetic factors associated with a positive response to the Ketogenic diet, we hope to investigate the possibility of reproducing these factors to the benefit of more children with epilepsy.


New epilepsy gene and individualised treatment

A key outcome for our research is to find the right drug at the right dosage for each individual from the point of diagnosis. Using a specific blood test - an array Comparative Genomic Hybridisation (aCGH) test - we hope to narrow down the field  of genes that might cause epilepsy. This could help improve our understanding and treatment of the condition.


What our experts say

"The rate of genetic discovery in epilepsy is gathering pace, with important new findings rapidly improving our understanding. Our new research centre is critical to taking these new discoveries directly to patient care, to improve the lives of people with epilepsy."

Professor Sisodiya, lead geneticist at Epilepsy Society




Epilepsy Society Research Centre

Epilepsy Society Research Centre timeline

Epilepsy society's new research centre is now complete

Follow the development of our
Epilepsy Society Research Centre from October 2011 through to it completion in November 2012.

29 November 2012: Job done! Epilepsy Society Research Centre opens its doors to a new era of research.


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