The cure is the ultimate goal. That's what every epilepsy researcher will tell you. It's a lofty goal considering the cause of epilepsy, in many cases, is still largely unknown. In this episode, some of Australia's most prominent epilepsy researchers share their stories of chasing a cure. In the meantime, however, research is the key to drastically improving the lives of the millions of people living with epilepsy around the world. From improved forms of medication and therapy to technology that could let someone know they were in imminent danger of having a seizure, Australia's scientists are on the cutting edge of this important research.
Join host, Sam Ikin as he explores the current state of play in Australia's epilepsy treatment and research with guests Lila Landowski, Wendyl D'Souza and Graeme Shears.
To find out more about the National Epilepsy Support Service (NESS), go to https://epilepsysmart.org.au/ness/
If you need support with epilepsy, call 1300 761 487 and a trained NESS support worker will help you.
NESS is a free, Australia-wide resource that provides support and information for people living with epilepsy and those who assist them. NESS supports people of all ages and at all stages of life.

<div>The cure is the ultimate goal. That's what every epilepsy researcher will tell you. It's a lofty goal considering the cause of epilepsy, in many cases, is still largely unknown. In this episode, some of Australia's most prominent epilepsy researchers share their stories of chasing a cure. In the meantime, however, research is the key to drastically improving the lives of the millions of people living with epilepsy around the world. From improved forms of medication and therapy to technology that could let someone know they were in imminent danger of having a seizure, Australia's scientists are on the cutting edge of this important research.</div><div><br></div><div>Join host, Sam Ikin as he explores the current state of play in Australia's epilepsy treatment and research with guests Lila Landowski, Wendyl D'Souza and Graeme Shears.</div><div><br></div><div>To find out more about the National Epilepsy Support Service (NESS), go to https://epilepsysmart.org.au/ness/</div><div><br></div><div>If you need support with epilepsy, call 1300 761 487 and a trained NESS support worker will help you.</div><div><br></div><div>NESS is a free, Australia-wide resource that provides support and information for people living with epilepsy and those who assist them. NESS supports people of all ages and at all stages of life.</div>

The brain is like an orchestra. A multitude of components plays their own part all coming together in a symphony of life. "Sometimes parts of the brain are forced to play a different song really fast, in perfect synchrony," says Dr Lila Landowski. "That is when a seizure happens." It's something that affects the lives of millions of people yet, as a society it's something most people don't understand and don't want to talk about. In Symphony of the Brain, we decode and demystify epilepsy, a condition that probably affects your friends and people you love.

Decoding and demystifying epilepsy and the seizure

Symphony of the Brain

The cure is the ultimate goal. That's what every epilepsy researcher will tell you. It's a lofty goal considering the cause of...

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