Objectives and Target Audience

Mission Statement

The International Symposium on Pediatric Epilepsy aims to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric epilepsy, particularly in neonates and children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs). The symposium will foster collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and patient advocacy groups to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Objectives

• Review the latest advancements in neonatal seizures and their management.
• Enhance the classification and diagnostic criteria for DEEs, incorporating syndromic and etiological perspectives.
• Discuss neurodevelopmental concerns associated with DEEs and their impact on patient care.
• Explore emerging precision medicine approaches for pediatric epilepsy treatment.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and caregivers.

Target Audience

• Pediatric epileptologists
• Child neurologists
• Neonatologists
• Clinical neurophysiologists
• Neuroscientists
• Geneticists
• Psychologists and developmental specialists
• Caregivers and advocacy groups
• Allied healthcare professionals