A major international study based in Ireland has reported exciting new discoveries which could lead to the development of new drugs to treat epilepsy.
The findings of the study are the culmination of seven years of research involving 35 scientists across eight European countries and was co-ordinated right here in Ireland by both FutureNeuro and the RCSI.
As part of the World Brain Day themes of #ONEWORDFORCOVID and #SAVEMYCHARITY, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland has made a submission to the Oireachtas Committee on
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Epilepsy Ireland are currently seeking candidates for the post of Community Resource Officer for the North Cork Region. Our team of Community Resource Officers are the front line of our service who provide support and advice for people with epilepsy and their families on how best to manage their condition.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 12th August 2020 with interviews set to be held during the week of the 24th August.
Our colleagues in the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) are looking to hear from you and your experience on living through this pandemic.
We previously posted in our news section about the Awesme Study from DCU PHD student Orla Mooney.
World Brain Day 2020 takes place on July 2nd and the theme of the day is #SAVEMYCHARITY & #ONEWORDFORCOVID. We are supporting our colleauges in the Neurological Alliance of Ireland with their campaign to raise awareness of how those with neurological conditions are managing during this pandemic and also, how the pandemic has impacted on our own organisation.
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