A diverse panel of expert speakers will cover a broad range of topics, including an overview of epilepsy, treatment options, information on alternative therapies, the latest research updates, wellness, and more!  Sessions have been specially designed for people impacted by epilepsy as well as health care providers, and hundreds of attendees are anticipated. 

April 23, 2022

Healthcare Provider Track - Virtual or In-person

8:00 – 8:50 a.m.  Recent developments in treatments and anti-seizure medications - Dr. Jacqueline French

9:00 – 9:50 a.m.  Surgical options for epilepsy - Dr. Matthew Mian

10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Telehealth for epilepsy - Dr. David Wheeler

11:00 – 11:50 a.m.  Epilepsy and mental health comorbidities - Dr. Oliver Jeffery

12:00 – 12:50 p.m.  LUNCH  

1:00 – 1:50 p.m.  Transition of Care - Dr. Knupp

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.  Adult-onset seizures - Dr. Mark Spitz

2:50 – 3:00 p.m.  Closing Comments - EFCO-WY and Swedish Staff

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Presented By: Eisai, Jazz and Neurelis

Hosted by: Swedish Medical Center

Lunch Sponsored by: SK Life

Session Sponsors: Biocodex, Cerebral, UCB and LivaNova

Vendors: BioSerenity, Medtronic and Zogenix

February 26, 2022

General Attendee Track - Virtual

9:00 - 9:50 a.m. - Recent developments in treatments and anti-seizure medicine - Dr. Brandy Fureman, Chief Outcomes Officer, Epilepsy Foundation of America

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. - Quality of Life: Balancing the medical and emotional aspects of an epilepsy diagnosis - Dr. Marie Collier

11:00 - 11:50 a.m. - Keto diet for epilepsy - Chelsey Stillman, PA

12:00 - 12:50 p.m. - Canine seizure detection - Dr. Ed Maa

1:00 - 1:50 p.m. - Genetics and epilepsy - Dr. Kristen Park

2:00 - 2:50 p.m. - El proceso de diagnóstico de la epilepsia - Dr. Plácido Coyac Cuautle

2:50 - 3:00 p.m. - Closing comments - Epilepsy Foundation and Swedish Medical Center staff