Hear Professor David Henshall discuss genetic therapies at our 2025 patient conference. Please note all talks are general in nature and should not replace individualised medical advice.
Expert Talks and Online Webinars
First Seizures – Professor Tony Marson
Hear Professor Tony Marson at our 2025 patient conference talk about the significance and things to keep in mind after a first seizure. Please note all talks are general in nature and should not replace individualised medical advice.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding – Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis
Hear Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding at our 2025 patient conference. Please note all talks are general in nature and should not replace individualised medical advice.
Action Plans / Seizure Management – Professor Elaine Wirrell
Hear Professor Elaine Wirrell discuss seizure action plans and managing seizures at our 2025 conference. Please note all talks are general in nature and should not replace individualised medical advice.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy – Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan
Hear Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan speak about Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy at our 2025 Patient conference. Please note all talks are general in nature and should not replace individualised medical advice.
Concussions, Traumatic Brain Injury, and the link with Epilepsy – Epilepsy WA Nurse Aoife Browne
In this insightful and informative session, Epilepsy WA's in-house nurse Aoife Browne discusses the link between traumatic brain injuries, concussion, and epilepsy, and highlights the importance of risk reduction as a means of prevention.
SUDEP: Let’s talk about it again – Dr Nicholas Lawn
Dr Nicholas Lawn presented at the 2024 Epilepsy WA Conference. Dr Nicholas Lawn is a Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist for the Western Australian Adult Epilepsy service in Perth, Western Australia. He did his clinical training in New Zealand with further...
Epilepsy and Risk Presentation – Epilepsy WA Nurse Kristy Cassidy
Hear Epilepsy WA’s Nurse Kristy Cassidy speak on the topic of epilepsy and risk, and the actions you can take to help reduce your risk of epilepsy-related harm. This presentation is not meant to replace individual medical advice. The conversation of epilepsy and risk...
Epilepsy and Driving – Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis
Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis presented at the 2022 Epilepsy WA Conference. Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis is a Consultant Neurologist specialised in Epileptology and Clinical Neurophysiology. He works at the Neurology Department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and at Perron...
Epilepsy, Pregnancy and Family Planning – Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis
Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis presented at the 2021 Epilepsy WA Conference. Watch Epileptologist Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis talk about epilepsy, pregnancy and family planning at the 2021 Epilepsy WA annual conference. Please note all talks are general in nature and shouldn’t...
Seizure Alert Technologies – Emma Buitendag
Are you interested in learning about Seizure Alert Devices and how they might be able to notify a loved one or even the emergency services when you experience a seizure? If so, then this recorded Seizure Alert Technology talk from our conference is a must to watch....
Being a woman is hard: Exploring being a woman with epilepsy – Dr Jacqui Saw
Dr Jacqui Saw presented at the 2024 Epilepsy WA Conference. Dr Jacqui Saw is a clinician, with main clinical and research interests in neurophysiology and epilepsy. She completed neurology advanced training in Perth Western Australia and was a Clinical Neurophysiology...
Introduction to Stereo EEG – Dr Mubeen Janmohamed
Dr Mubeen Janmohamed presented at the 2024 Epilepsy WA Conference. Dr Janmohamed is a Consultant Neurologist/Epileptologist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He graduated from UNSW medical school in 2010 and subsequently trained in NSW/WA for further Basic physician...
Epilepsy in Health and Disease – Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis
Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis presented at the 2024 Epilepsy WA Conference. Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis is a Consultant Neurologist specialised in Epileptology and Clinical Neurophysiology. He works at the Neurology Department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and at Perron...
Depression: Rates and Treatment in Epilepsy Patients – A/Professor Bradleigh Hayhow
A/Professor Bradleigh Hayhow presented at the 2024 Epilepsy WA Conference. Dr Brad Hayhow is a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Notre Dame. In addition to his primary medical degree from Flinders University he has...
Epilepsy and Genes – Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan
Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan presented at the 2024 Epilepsy WA Conference. Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan, an internationally renowned child neurologist and epileptologist, has been a consultant at (the former) Princess Margaret Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital...
Exercise Medicine and Epilepsy – Katie Stewart
Katie Stewart, MD and Co-founder of Chronic Care Australia, presented at the 2024 Epilepsy WA Conference. Katie has over 20 years of experience as an Exercise Physiologist and exercise specialist. More recently she has directed her focus towards chronic mental and...
Epilepsy Surgery – Dr Hari Ramakonar
Dr Hari Ramakonar presented at the 2022 Epilepsy WA Conference. Dr Hari Ramakonar is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital with a focus on the major clinical aspects of neurosurgery including complex spine surgery,...
Medicinal Cannabis – Professor John Dunne
Professor John Dunne presented at the 2022 Epilepsy WA Conference. Professor Dunne is the Clinical Professor of the Department of Medicine at the University of Western Australia. He serves as Chairman of the Western Australian Comprehensive Epilepsy Service and as...
Epilepsy and Children – Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan
Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan presented at the 2022 Epilepsy WA Conference. Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan, an internationally renowned child neurologist and epileptologist, has been a consultant at (the former) Princess Margaret Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital...
SUDEP: Let’s talk about it – Dr Nicholas Lawn
Dr Nicholas Lawn presented at the 2021 Epilepsy WA Conference. Dr Lawn is a Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist for the Western Australian Adult Epilepsy service. In this talk at the Epilepsy WA 2021 Conference, you will hear Dr Lawn speak about SUDEP (Sudden...
Memory and Epilepsy – Epilepsy WA Webinar
Struggles with memory can be a challenge that many of those living with epilepsy face. Epilepsy WA has created a free webinar on the topic.
Epilepsy, Stress Management and You – Epilepsy WA Webinar
Taking action to reduce stress is one way in which we gain control over our lives. Epilepsy WA has created this free online seminar to assist with stress management techniques.
Epilepsy and Sleep – Epilepsy WA Webinar
Sleep deprivation is considered one of the most common seizure triggers for those living with epilepsy and getting adequate sleep is reportedly an essential component in helping to reduce epilepsy related risk. Epilepsy WA has produced this free webinar that explores...
Sami Alert Device Video Information Session – Epilepsy WA And Seizure Alert Australia
An informative video information session recorded between Epilepsy WA and Seizure Alert Australia on the Sami (Sleep Activity Monitor) device. The Sami is a sleep activity monitor for caregivers and individuals who need to watch carefully for abnormal movements at...
Nightwatch Video Information Session – Epilepsy WA And Seizure Alert Australia
An informative video information session recorded between Epilepsy WA and Seizure Alert Australia on the Nightwatch device. A comfortable wireless armband that closely monitors the heart rate and motion while the wearer is lying in bed. This video covers frequently...
Epilepsy WA and Empatica, Embrace Watch Video Information Session – Epilepsy WA And Empatica
An informative video information session recorded between Epilepsy WA and Empatica, the makers of the Embrace Watch. This video covers frequently asked questions about the Embrace Watch and may help you decide whether it’s the right device for you.
Epilepsy WA and Epihunter Video Information Session – Epilepsy WA And Epihunter (Belgium)
An informative video information session recorded between Epilepsy WA and Tim from Epihunter (Belgium). The Epihunter has the ability to detect absence seizures. This video covers frequently asked questions about the Epihunter device, which may assist you in deciding...
Non-invasive Seizure Forecasting and Technological Advances in Implantable Devices – Professor Mark Cook
Professor Mark Cook presented at the 2022 Epilepsy WA Conference. Mark Cook is the director of the Graeme Clark Institute and Sir John Eccles Chair of Medicine, University of Melbourne, and Director of Neurology at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. He is also Chair of...
NDIS: An Overview and Pathways – Chris Lejmanoski
Hear Chris Lejmanoski, Senior Engagement Officer from the NDIA speak about the NDIS and the process and pathways to apply at our 2021 conference.