In this report, you can find a detailed summary of the 45 ongoing projects from within our research programme in 2022-2023. The projects are presented under the workstream they most contribute to. They have coloured, numbered icons in the top right corner which illustrate all of the goals to which they contribute. Each project also features a purple ‘what this means?’ section which gives a summary of the work and intended impact.
Our research programme exists to ensure the best outcome for every child by optimising diagnosis, treatment and support for all aspects of childhood epilepsy.
To do this, we conduct research under three workstreams, which each have a series of goals or aims.
The first workstream is entitled “Understanding Childhood Epilepsies” and within this workstream we aim too:
- Gain a better understanding of the medical causes of epilepsy
- Gain a better understanding of how epilepsy affects development and behaviour
You will see from the report that 19 of the 45 ongoing projects currently address these aims.
The second workstream is entitled “Outstanding Treatments” and within this workstream we aim too:
3. Improve diagnosis and treatment to determine the benefits of early intervention
You will see from the report that 18 of the 45 projects address this aim.
Our final workstream is entitled “Outstanding Support” and within this workstream we aim too:
4. Make life better for children and families and make support systems more effective
5. Gain a better understanding of barriers to learning and determine the benefits of early intervention
6. Develop a network of multidisciplinary professionals
8 of the 45 ongoing projects address these aims.
The Research Projects 2022-2023 report should be read in close conjunction with our 2023 Research and Impact Report which includes more detail on our key projects, other activities and impact of our research, as well as explaining how you can get in involved.
