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ILAE-YES global webinar series: Integrating clinical and basic science in epilepsy research
Cecilie G Nome1,2, Parthvi Ravat1,3, Fabrice Bartolomei4
1ILAE-YES: The Young Epilepsy Section (YES) of the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE).
Epilepsia Open
|April 14, 2026
Summary
A free global webinar series successfully bridged clinical and basic epilepsy research for early-career professionals. This accessible educational model fostered international collaboration and knowledge sharing, enhancing epilepsy research worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Medical Education
- Epilepsy Research
Background:
- Bridging clinical and basic science in epilepsy research is crucial but faces limitations.
- Scientific meetings often pose time, space, and financial barriers to integration.
- Early-career professionals require accessible platforms for translational dialogue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a free, global webinar series for early-career epilepsy clinicians and researchers.
- To promote translational dialogue between basic science and clinical epilepsy research.
- To provide accessible research education on high-interest epilepsy topics.
Main Methods:
- Organized eight free Zoom webinars from March to June 2025, covering selected high-interest epilepsy topics.
- Featured expert speakers from both basic science and clinical backgrounds.
- Made recordings available on YouTube for on-demand access; collected feedback via Google Forms.
Main Results:
- 1199 participants from 116 countries registered, with 63.2% from low- and middle-income countries.
- High satisfaction reported: 93.3% rated experience as 4 or 5 (5-point scale).
- 80.0% of respondents gained new research ideas; high speaker satisfaction (95.4%).
Conclusions:
- Free, discussion-focused online webinars are a scalable, low-cost, reproducible educational model.
- This model effectively promotes international engagement and integration in epilepsy research.
- The series aligns with global educational missions and capacity-building priorities.
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