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Valproate in the news and the power of research
As a charity, we are often asked for tangible examples of our impact. This weekend a story run by The Sunday Times highlighted the devastating harm the drug sodium valproate has c [...]
Epilepsy Research UK responds to valproate news coverage
Recent media coverage of the drug sodium valproate has highlighted that, despite many years of research and campaigning that led to changes in policy and practice, the drug has st [...]
Faye Waddams, advocate for women with epilepsy, responds to recent Sunday Times valproate article
In this piece, campaigner and advocate for better information for women with epilepsy, Faye Waddams, responds to the recent Sunday Times article on sodium valproate. Faye shares h [...]
Researcher affected by both epilepsy and a brain tumour to take on the Brainathlon
A scientist who has spent much of her life researching cancer is taking part in the virtual Brainathlon challenge to support vital neuro research, after being diagnosed with a rar [...]
The Only Way is Ride London-Essex 100!
Don’t be jel, be reem… bag yourself one of our charity places for RideLondon-Essex 100 TODAY. Join #TeamERUK for the unique opportunity to ride 100 miles on traffic-free roads t [...]
Once in a generation survey of the UK epilepsy community
The response from the epilepsy community to our UK Epilepsy Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) has been extensive. Epilepsy Research UK Research and Involvement Officer Anna Norto [...]
Innovations in healthcare: Call for applications now open
Epilepsy Research UK has joined forces with Angelini Pharma to commission a study that will use large-scale NHS clinical data records to understand and predict important clinical [...]
Epilepsy Research UK and Angelini Pharma join forces to commission data-driven research into epilepsy
Epilepsy Research UK and Rome-based pharmaceutical company Angelini Pharma have entered into a strategic alliance to support data-driven research into epilepsy. As the first step [...]
PURPLE DAY ROUNDUP
We reveal the lucky winners of #PurrpleDayPets, share highlights from our day at the University of Birmingham's special Purple Day event and shine a spotlight on our work with th [...]
Webinar Invitation: Epilepsy & Memory
Our next Research Roundtable is on Thursday 31st March 2022 at 11am. We’ll be hearing from researchers and people with lived experience on the topic of epilepsy and memory. How w [...]
The Shape Network In Action
This year we launched the Shape Network Application Clinics as part of our annual grant application assessment process. The clinics gave researchers the opportunity to meet member [...]
Focus Spring Newsletter – OUT NOW!
READ OUR FOCUS SPRING NEWSLETTER Featuring the Shape Network in action, next steps for the UK Epilepsy PSP and much more… A message from Epilepsy Research UK Trustee, Dr Rhys Th [...]
WIN an exclusive pet photography studio session this #PurpleDay
WIN AN EXCLUSIVE PET PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO SESSION! Share your #PurrpleDayPets photos from TODAY until #PurpleDay - Saturday 26th March - to WIN a pet photography session with the a [...]
Ready… Set… Run for Research at the London Marathon!
Were you one of the lucky ones to get a London Marathon public ballot place? If so, why not join #TeamERUK and run for life changing, life saving research? If this year wasn’t yo [...]
International Women’s Day 2022
To mark International Women’s Day, this year we’re celebrating the extensive contribution of women to epilepsy research. And when it comes to that contribution, few have had an i [...]
Epilepsy Research UK Blog: Epilepsy & Memory
How would you feel if you lost your memory? To not be able to remember a friend’s name, to forget something you had learnt at school or even a task you were in the middle of doin [...]
Put your best foot forward and take part in the Great North Run!
Lace-up your trainers and take part in the world’s greatest half marathon, the Great North Run, this year for Epilepsy Research UK. Did you miss out on a Great North Run ballot pl [...]
Leading neurological charities collaborate to fund vital research
Epilepsy Research UK, together with the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) and the Stroke Association, are delighted to announce we have jointly awarded a Clinical Resear [...]
Be a local hero and #RunForResearch!
Ever wanted to run for research but couldn’t find a suitable race? Ever been put off from taking part in an event because it was too far away? Well, your troubles are at an end – [...]
#EpilepsyDay: Celebrating our global research network
Today we’re joining our global partners and celebrating International #EpilepsyDay – a special event which promotes awareness of epilepsy in more than 130 countries every year. Th [...]
