Programme

On the occasion of the celebration of the national day for epilepsy, promoted by the Italian League Against Epilepsy (LICE), the round table aims to talk about epilepsy and its perception among the general population, but also among patients themselves and their families. 

10:30 am AM - 10:45 am

Introduction to the day

  • Giovanni Assenza – Neurologist at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
  • Vincenzo Di Lazzaro – Director UOC Neurology Campus University Hospital Bio-Medical.

KNOW ABOUT EPILEPSY
Moderators Giovanni Assenza e Mario Tombini

10:45 am-11:00 am

Perception and attitude of primary and secondary school teachers towards epilepsy.
Oriano Mecarelli - secretary of the Italian League Against Epilepsy (LICE)

11:00 am-11:15 am

Knowledge of epilepsy: survey and health promotion in the population belonging to the Campus Biomedico Polyclinic
Giovanni Assenza – Neurologist at the University Campus Bio-Medical of Rome

11:15 am-11:30 am

Surgery in epilepsy: why? when? as?
Gabriella Colicchio – Neurosurgeon at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

11:30 am-11:45 am

Prevention of epileptic seizures: role of environment and lifestyle.
Mario Brinciotti - Lazio regional coordinator for LICE

11:45 am-12:00 pm

Paths of territorial integration of care
Roberto De Simone – Lazio regional coordinator for LICE 2008-2014

12:00 pm-01:00 pm

Understanding Epilepsy: Patient and Family Testimonials and Questions from the Audience.