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Oxford Martin School
Based at Wolfson College, Oxford, the Centre for Global Epilepsy will collaborate with key research institutions and epilepsy clinics worldwide, linking expertise from high-income settings with those in less resourced environments to drive advancements in epilepsy research, diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Of the 50 million people worldwide living with epilepsy, around 85% lack access to accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Barriers include cost, shortages of anti-seizure medicines, and lack of trained healthcare providers. Stigma towards people with epilepsy can be severe, particularly in regions with limited knowledge of the disorder. This can result in discrimination in the workplace, in relationships and in communities.
Generously supported by BAND Foundation, this pioneering institution will respond to these challenges under the leadership of Professor Arjune Sen, Consultant Neurologist and Professor of Global Epilepsy at the University of Oxford as well as Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Global Epilepsy. The latter is a multidisciplinary research programme based at the Oxford Martin School that aims to deliver culturally appropriate technologies with the potential to significantly improve the quality of life in people with epilepsy across the world. The School’s synergy with the programme has played a vital role in the Centre for Global Epilepsy’s establishment.
Read the full story on the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN).