Childhood Epilepsy: Clinical, Therapeutic and Neurodevelopmental Updates
On 27 May in Brussels, the Epikids Neuro Center of the University Hospital of Brussels (H.U.B.) will host a seminar bringing together several leading European and North American specialists. The event will provide an opportunity to review recent advances and current clinical practices in the management of rare, complex, or treatment-resistant forms of childhood epilepsy.
Long confined to a strictly symptomatic approach, the management of childhood epilepsy is now undergoing significant changes, driven by advances in fundamental research, improved diagnostic methods, and the emergence of new therapeutic strategies. In Brussels, a seminar will soon bring together several European and North American specialists to review these developments and share clinical practices in the care of complex, rare or treatment-resistant forms of the condition.
Professor Christian Korff, paediatric neurologist in Geneva, will open the session with a presentation on the development of new targeted molecules for monogenic and refractory epilepsies. His work, at the crossroads of clinical research and genetics, sheds light on the therapeutic potential of this still largely exploratory field.
Neuropsychologist Simon Baijot will offer a complementary perspective, using clinical case studies to illustrate how neuropsychological assessment helps tailor follow-up care and anticipate cognitive vulnerabilities linked to epilepsy.
Psychologist Sophie Carlier will explore the behavioural management of children with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities. She will present functional care strategies built around realistic goals and daily integration into the lives of both families and care teams.
The surgical approach will be addressed through two contributions. Dr Claudine Sculier will highlight the benefits of early intervention in refractory epilepsy, emphasising both the epileptic and cognitive impact of such a strategy. Dr Sophie Schuind will present the LITT (Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy) technique — a relatively recent option in paediatrics — which enables the precise targeting of epileptogenic lesions with a moderate risk profile.
Finally, Professor Cecil Hahn, paediatric neurologist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, will discuss epileptic seizures in intensive care — often subclinical yet potentially serious if not detected early. A specialist in neuromonitoring and pioneer in continuous EEG, he will review the diagnostic tools and care strategies best suited to these critical contexts.
Programme and Registration
Date: Monday 27 May 2025
Time: 08:30 – 12:00
Venue: P.-P. Lambert Auditorium,
Place Arthur Van Gehuchten 4, 1020 Brussels
This morning session is intended for general practitioners, paediatricians, neurologists, child psychiatrists, healthcare providers, psychologists, non-profit organisations, journalists, and anyone concerned with current issues in children’s neurological health.
📧 Contact and registration: https://www.huderf.be/fr/advancing-care-and-treatment-pediatric-epilepsy
🧠 EpiKids NeuroCenter – H.U.B. https://www.huderf.be/fr/epikids-neuro-center-hub
Liens:
https://www.erasme.be/fr/services/neuropediatrie-0
https://www.huderf.be/fr/services/neuropediatrie
https://ligueepilepsie.be/Seminaire-EPILEPSIE-PEDIATRIQUE.html
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