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Join the ONWAR Swammerdam lecture by prof. dr. Yvonne Weber on 'Genetic mechanisms in the epilepsies'
Abstract
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder with a chronic course, starting at any age. The primary clinical sign is epileptic seizures, which create significant socio-economic burdens. Seizures result from mechanisms causing cerebral cortex hyperexcitability. Causes include tumors, diseases, and genetic disorders. Advances in understanding genetic epilepsies have improved insights into epileptogenesis and brain function, aiding precision medicine development. This lecture will explore genetic epilepsies, their characteristics, and mechanisms, aiming to provide a fundamental understanding of genetic causes of cerebral hyperexcitability and precision medicine approaches.
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Professor Yvonne Weber leads the Epilepsy Center in Aachen, Germany, since 2019. As a neurologist and epileptologist with expertise in molecular genetics, she focuses on genetic epilepsies, examining the functional impacts of genetic variants. Recently, she has worked on developing digital solutions for epilepsy patients, including seizure detectors and clinical decision support systems.
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Please note that attendance at the Swammerdam Lectures is mandatory for ONWAR students and takes place in person.