Our vision
We aim to improve the clinical care of individuals with late-onset unexplained epilepsy, by:
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of late-onset unexplained epilepsy that includes its causes, risk factors, clinical trajectories, biomarkers, and treatment outcomes
- Generating robust evidence to guide the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of late-onset unexplained epilepsy
- Accelerating development of new and effective treatments for late-onset unexplained epilepsy
Our mission
We will carry out large, multi-center research studies focused on late-onset unexplained epilepsy, in order to:
- Collect data on clinical presentations, pathophysiology, and outcomes
- Create large, clinically annotated biorepositories of EEG, MRI, biofluid, and neuropsychological data, to facilitate biomarker discovery
- Develop tools for disease stratification and prognostication
- Inform future therapeutic development
We believe that large, multi-center and multi-disciplinary collaborations are crucial to rapidly advance our understanding of late-onset unexplained epilepsy and to draw robust conclusions that will directly translate to improvements in clinical care.
Our values and guiding principles
* Patients first *
Our highest priority is to improve the clinical care and quality of life of individuals with late-onset unexplained epilepsy. Cultivating long-term, trustworthy partnerships with our patients and their families is the cornerstone of our mission.
* This is a team effort *
We will learn the most to help our patients fastest, when we work together as a team. We will treat each other with integrity, trust, respect, and transparency. We are passionate about what we do, and we will be responsive and timely in our actions.
* Culture matters *
We value scientific integrity, trust, and clear and open communication. Our diversity makes us stronger and brings new ideas and perspectives to our science. We insist on a culture of respect, belonging, and support.