Lecture Series & Educational Events
Each year, our Society hosts Speaking of Epilepsy, a series of lectures on a wide variety of epilepsy related topics. This allows you to get up-to-date and accurate information from experts in the field of epilepsy.
2021
The adult epilepsy surgery webinar was presented by Dr. Chantelle Hrazdil, an Adult Neurologist and Epileptologist at the Vancouver General Hospital Epilepsy Program and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UBC Division of Neurology (approx 1.5 hours)
The pediatric epilepsy surgery webinar was presented by Dr. Mary Connolly, a Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist at BC Children’s Hospital (approx. 1 hour)
British Columbia Disability Benefits Webinar
The British Columbia Disability Benefts Webinar was presented by Sharareh Saremi, an Advocate with Disability Alliance BC (DABC) on the various provincial and federal disability benefits available to people living with epilepsy in BC and Canada (approx. 30 minutes)
2020
The CBD and Epilepsy Webinar was presented by Dr. Chantelle Hrazdil, an Adult Neurologist and Epileptologist at the Vancouver General Hospital Epilepsy Program and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UBC Division of Neurology (approx 1 hour)
The Cognition and Epilepsy Webinar was presented by Dr. Jing Ee Tan, a Registered Psychologist with expertise in neuropsychology (approx. 1 hour)
The Ketogenic Diet & Epilepsy Webinar was presented by Dr. Linda Huh, MD, FRCPC, a pediatric neurologist and Director of the Ketogenic Diet Program at BC Children’s Hospital and Lawren Fischer, RD, the Dietician at the Ketogenic Diet Program at BC Children’s Hospital. (approx. 1 hour)
2014
Epilepsy and Memory
The speaker is Dr. Jing Ee Tan, a Registered Psychologist with expertise in neuropsychology. (approx. 1 hour)
Genetics and Epilepsy
Dr. Michelle Demos, a neurologist specializing in genetics, presents information on genetics as it relates to epilepsy. (approx. 1 hour)
Sleep and Epilepsy
Dr. James Lee, a neurologist specializing in sleep disorders, speaks about how epilepsy could effect sleep. (approx. 1 hour)
2013
Epilepsy Surgery
Dr. Chantelle Hrazdil, an adult neurologist specializing in epilepsy presents information on surgery options. (approx. 1 hour)
2012
Mindfulness, Stress, and Health for Patients and Families with Epilepsy
Dr. Dzung Vo from the Department of Pediatrics at BC Children’s Hospital presents ways for adults, children, and caregivers to increase their mindfulness of their mental and physical health, the potential relationship between stress and seizures, and strategies for self-care. (approx. 1 hour)
2011
Women with Epilepsy – Part One
Women with Epilepsy – Part Two
Dr. Tiffany Townsend, an adult neurologist specializing in epilepsy presents information about hormones, menopause, pregnancy, medications, and other issues relating to women with epilepsy. (1 hour and 26 minutes)
2010
Family Dynamics and Epilepsy – Part One – Dr. Joseph Zaide
Family Dynamics and Epilepsy – Part Two – Dr. Audrey Ho
Family Dynamics and Epilepsy – Part Three – Susan Murphy and Rita Marchildon
Family Dynamics and Epilepsy – Part Four – Question and Answer Period with Panel Members
Dr. Joseph Zaide and Dr. Audrey Ho, a neuropsychologist and psychologist specializing in the treatment of individuals with epilepsy, along with Susan Murphy, a Registered Nurse and parent, and Rita Marchildon, a Child Life Specialist and parent discuss family dynamics while living with epilepsy. (1 hour and 24 minutes)
2009
Developing Brains: From Learning to Life Choices
Dr. Bill Hamilton discusses the effects of epilepsy on the family. (39 minutes)
Epilepsy and Seizures 101
Dr. Linda Huh introduces parents to the basics of a life with epilepsy. (1 hour)
“We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.”