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Shaping the Future of Childhood Epilepsy Care
Now possible through the Postgraduate Programme in Childhood Neurology!
A moment of transition at the Leuven Childhood Epilepsy Center!
10e Vlaamse Epilepsiedag
Dr. Scheldeman speaks at the 10th Flemish Epilepsy Day
Flemish Epilepsy Day is intended for people with epilepsy, their families and friends, and professionals, and offers a warm, informative, and accessible setting.
International epilepsy day 2026
Our center supported International Epilepsy Day with purple activities.
On February 9, 2026, our center marked International Epilepsy Day with a purple-lit day full of meetings, informative lectures, and collaboration, in order to further increase awareness and understanding of epilepsy.
Childhood Epilepsy center on LinkedIN
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First Ikaros Peer Weekend!
A warm, welcoming, and above all unique weekend in Blankenberge, especially for teenagers and young adults with epilepsy.
Rebelepsy Speaks in Parliament
Political forum on 15 January 2026 focuses on improving care for people with epilepsy
Clioquinol
Repurposing an Antifungal Drug as a Potential Epilepsy Treatment.
An interdisciplinary research team from KU Leuven and UZ Leuven has made a promising discovery in the fight against drug-resistant epilepsy.
The Laboratory for Molecular Bio-Discovery is participating in Science Day.
From Mystery to Medicine: A Glimpse into Research on Rare Diseases.
During this interactive activity, you’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at research into rare diseases. Discover how scientists use stem cells, mini-organs, viruses, and animal models to develop solutions for rare conditions.
Looking Back on a Successful First Family Day.
On October 4, 2025, the Leuven Childhood Epilepsy Center hosted its very first Family Day. With around 150 participants, it turned into a warm and inspiring event, filled with valuable information, meaningful connections, and fun.
FWO News
PhD Students Awarded FWO Fellowship
PhD candidates Sophie Janssens and Adrian Romero from the Laboratory for Molecular Bio-Discovery have received a highly coveted fellowship from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). Out of no fewer than 2,076 applicants, 492 young researchers were selected to receive four years of financial support to carry out their research projects.
Congratulations to Sophie and Adrian on this remarkable achievement!
PhD Student Amber Declève Presented at the International Epilepsy Congress 2025.
Doctoral researcher Amber Declève shared her findings on a rare genetic cause of epilepsy at the International Epilepsy Congress in Lisbon.
Beate Jost Presents Research Findings at EPNS 2025
Medical student Beate Jost presented the results of an exploratory study on absence epilepsy at the European Paediatric Neurology Society Congress 2025 in Munich.
Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship from FWO Flanders for Dr. Dorien Imberechts
We are proud to announce that Dr. Dorien Imberechts, a postdoctoral researcher at the Leuven Childhood Epilepsy Center, has received research funding from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO)!
This support will enable her to further advance her research into better treatment options for children with epilepsy.
A well-deserved recognition of her work — congratulations, Dorien!
Launch of the Leuven Childhood Epilepsy Center
On February 14, 2025, the Leuven Childhood Epilepsy Center was officially inaugurated with a scientific meeting and a festive reception. More than 100 guests attended the international presentations on various aspects of childhood epilepsy.
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