Faezeh Heidari: From Seizure to epilepsy: Understanding how brain behaves in epilepsy
But what exactly are seizures and epilepsy? Seizures Seizures are sudden, temporary bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that disrupt the normal communication between brain cells. These disruptions can lead to sudden changes in movement, sensation, behaviour, function, or awareness. While every brain has the potential to experience a seizure, people with epilepsy […]
Faezeh Heidari: My First Solo Scientific Journey: Exploring Germany and the World of Neuroimaging in Epilepsy
Embarking on my first solo scientific trip to Germany was a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation. I had been to conferences before, but this time, it was different. The journey was not just about the knowledge I would gain but also about the experiences and connections that awaited me at the ILAE School on […]
Shekhar Singh: Understanding EPM1 and CSTB: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Rare Disorder
Our research delves into EPM1, also known as Unverricht–Lundborg disease, which is a rare form of epilepsy characterized by seizures, progressive myoclonus, and neurological deterioration. It is caused due to the mutation in CSTB, the cystatin B gene. CSTB encodes cystatin B, a protein involved in regulating protease activity within cells. Mutations in CSTB lead […]
Shekhar Singh: Navigating Epilepsy Treatments for Enhanced Well-Being
Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, affects millions of individuals worldwide. The journey of managing epilepsy is not just about addressing the seizures themselves; it also involves finding effective treatments that promote overall well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the intricate relationship between epilepsy, treatment options, and the profound impact they […]
3.4.2023: Bahram Sarvi Zargar: Unveiling the pathology of epilepsy
Bahram Sarvi Zargar: Unveiling the pathology of epilepsy “We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time.” These words by T. S. Eliot hold true for many of us in our personal and professional lives. For me, they perfectly […]
19.1.2023: Shekhar Singh: Learn from the past, and work on the present to make a better future.
Shekhar Singh: Learn from the past, and work on the present to make a better future. My Inspiration कर्मण्ये वाधिका रस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्म फल हेतु र्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्व कर्मणि॥ सुखदुःखे समे कृत्वा लाभालाभौ जयाजयौ। ततो युद्धाय युज्यस्व नैवं पापमवाप्स्यसि ॥ These two Shlokas are my inspiration for living life and doing research. The meaning […]