Epilepsy

UVA researchers have identified a potential way to prevent sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

The new approach could help open underused surgery to patients who are currently ineligible.

Focused ultrasound, the researchers hope, could revolutionize treatment for conditions from Alzheimer’s to brain tumors and even stroke.

An institute founded as part of the University’s Cornerstone Plan brings together faculty from a range of disciplines to tackle complex problems involving the brain.

The Bow Foundation has helped support Mike McConnell’s genetic epilepsy research.

Daria Skwarzynska, neuroscience PhD candidate, describes her journey to study epilepsy drug treatments at UVA.