The Epilepsy Research Institute serves as the central hub for the epilepsy research community. We are working to increase understanding of the causes and mechanisms of the epilepsies and associated conditions to accelerate research innovations in prevention and treatment.

To achieve this, we are strengthening the epilepsy research ecosystem by driving strategic investment and developing partnerships and collaborations between academia, the NHS, industry, funders, patient groups, and people affected by epilepsy.

Crucially, we actively involve people affected by epilepsy through our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) group – the Shape Network.

A life free from epilepsy is possible, but only through research.