Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series: Closed Loop Control of Cognitive Networks in Children With Epilepsy

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Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series: Closed Loop Control of Cognitive Networks in Children With Epilepsy

jeudi, 14 novembre, 2024 16:00to17:00

Institut et H么pital Neurologiques de Montr茅al de Grandpre Communications Centre, 3801, rue University, Montr茅al, QC, H3A 2B4, CA

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La s茅rie de conf茅rences Neuro 脡pilepsie 2024-2025 proposera huit sessions abordant les th猫mes les plus actuels en recherche fondamentale et clinique sur l'茅pilepsie. Cette s茅rie r茅unira des leaders reconnus ainsi que de jeunes talents prometteurs, dans le but de renforcer les liens entre la recherche fondamentale et les perspectives cliniques.

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George M. Ibrahim

Professeur associ茅, D茅partement de chirurgie, Universit茅 de Toronto.

Scientifique principal, programme de neurosciences et de sant茅 mentale, Institut de recherche SickKids.

础产蝉迟谤补肠迟:听Cognitive impairments, including attention deficits are prevalent among children with epilepsy. The lecture will discuss multi-factorial causes of cognitive impairments with a focus on the role of transient effects of single interictal discharges. Novel approaches to rescue cognitive deficits through AI-informed closed loop stimulation paradigms will be discussed with a view towards improved cognitive outcomes in affected children.

These seminar series are made possible through the sponsorship of:

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George M. Ibrahim

Dr. George Ibrahim is a pediatric neurosurgeon and the Abe Bresver Chair in Functional Neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children. He is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, the Institute of Medical Sciences and the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He is also a Senior Scientist in the Neurosciences and Mental Health program as the SickKids Research Institute. His clinical and research interests include the surgical treatment of medically intractable epilepsy, spasticity and movement disorders in children.