The UK Epilepsy Research Network (UKERN) was established in 2009 by epilepsy researchers across the UK. The main aims of UKERN are:
- to improve care of people with epilepsy in the UK
- to improve the coordination of epilepsy research in the UK
- to maintain and enhance the quality of epilepsy research in the UK
- to facilitate collaboration between epilepsy research centres, particularly in large-scale studies
- to widen participation in epilepsy research in the UK
Epilepsy Action, as a representative of the Joint Epilepsy Council, is a member of UKERN’s Management Group. We are contributing to the development of Patient and Public Involvement in research (PPI) with UKERN. We were closely involved in the recruitment and training of non-clinical representatives to the Clinical Study Groups.
UKERN Forum 2012
The forum provides an opportunity for researchers to present planned studies and receive feedback. Researchers also present recently funded projects. This demonstrates recent successes and encourages collaboration.
This year’s forum will be held on Thursday 21 June in Birmingham. If you are interested in presenting or attending, contact Delphine Van De Pauw (Delphine@eruk.org.uk)
Find out more about UKERN
In order to continue this important work, we need your help. Find out how you can make a regular or single donation to support research at Epilepsy Action
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