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  • William D. Gaillard, M.D., Elected President of the American Epilepsy Society

    Dec 28, 2020, 09:40 AM
  • Chaotic Brainwaves Caused by Infantile Spasms Increase Risk of Autism, Study Suggests

    Dec 28, 2020, 09:28 AM
  • Aimee W. Smith, Ph.D., Honored for Excellence in Addressing Psychiatric Aspects of Epilepsy at the American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting

    Dec 28, 2020, 09:20 AM
  • Helen E. Scharfman, Ph.D., Honored for Excellence in Epilepsy Research at the American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting

    Dec 28, 2020, 09:12 AM
  • Josep Dalmau, M.D., Ph.D., Honored for Excellence in Epilepsy Research at the American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting

    Dec 28, 2020, 09:06 AM
  • Karen S. Wilcox, Ph.D., Honored for Excellence in Epilepsy Research at the American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting

    Dec 28, 2020, 08:55 AM
  • Michael Privitera, M.D., Receives the American Epilepsy Society’s 2019 Distinguished Service Award

    Dec 28, 2020, 08:48 AM
  • Torbjörn Tomson, M.D., Ph.D., Honored with Fritz E. Dreifuss Lecture award at the American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting

    Dec 28, 2020, 08:39 AM
  • Amy R. Brooks-Kayal, M.D., FAES, FANA, FAAN Receives the American Epilepsy Society’s 2019 Founders Award

    Dec 28, 2020, 08:30 AM
  • Barbara C. Jobst, M.D., Ph.D., Honored for Excellence in Epilepsy Care at the American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting

    Dec 23, 2020, 14:41 PM
  • Angela Vincent, M.Sc., Honored for Excellence in Epilepsy Research at the American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting

    Dec 23, 2020, 13:59 PM
  • Stroke increases risk of seizures – survivors need to recognize symptoms

    Dec 23, 2020, 13:35 PM
  • American Epilepsy Society Awards $1.1 Million in Epilepsy Research Grants

    Dec 23, 2020, 12:52 PM
  • Epilepsy Leadership Council Elects New Steering Committee

    Dec 23, 2020, 12:36 PM
  • MRI-Guided Laser Therapy Zaps Brain Lesions that Cause Seizures

    Dec 23, 2020, 12:26 PM
  • Sexual Assault Trauma May Partly Explain Why Women More Likely to Develop Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures, Large Study Shows

    Dec 23, 2020, 12:05 PM
  • Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy More Common in Younger Ages Than Thought

    Dec 23, 2020, 11:09 AM
  • Vicky H. Whittemore, Ph.D., Receives the American Epilepsy Society's 2020 Distinguished Service Award

    Dec 23, 2020, 11:03 AM
  • H. Steve White, R.Ph., Ph.D., Receives the American Epilepsy Society's 2020 Extraordinary Contributions to the Field of Epilepsy Award

    Dec 23, 2020, 10:57 AM
  • Ruben I. Kuzniecky, M.D. Receives the American Epilepsy Society's 2020 Clinical Science Research Award

    Dec 23, 2020, 10:52 AM
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  • Strengthening the AES Voice Through the AMA

    To influence the AMA’s advocacy agenda and ensure that epilepsy-related concerns are prioritized, AES must secure a seat in the House of Delegates.
    July 16, 2025
  • AES Recognizes the Impact of the CDC Epilepsy Program Amid Workforce Changes

    The CDC Epilepsy Program has been a vital resource for both people with epilepsy and epilepsy professionals for decades.
    April 07, 2025
  • AES Reaffirms Commitment to Health Equity and Inclusion 

    AES reaffirms its unwavering commitment to advancing health equity for people with epilepsy and fostering an inclusive environment for epilepsy professionals.
    February 19, 2025
  • AES Opposition to Proposed NIH Funding Cuts, 15% F&A Cap

    AES strongly opposes the proposed funding cuts to the NIH, including the drastic reduction of indirect/F&A cost reimbursements to a 15% cap.
    February 12, 2025
  • Announcement: New Physician Specialty Code for Epileptologists

    We are pleased to announce the implementation of a new physician specialty code-F6, used to indicate the specialty designation for an epileptologist.
    July 24, 2024
  • AES Leadership Role in Development of a National Plan for Epilepsy in Support of IGAP Goals

    AES invites steering committee to lead community-wide consensus process to draft a nat'l plan for epilepsy, incorporating input from all stakeholders.
    July 18, 2024
  • FDA Safety Warning on the Cardiac Effects of Lamotrigine: An Advisory from the Ad Hoc ILAE/AES Task Force 

    Information for clinicians after a safety warning for patients with underlying cardiac disorders/arrhythmias to the PI for lamotrigine.
    February 22, 2021
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Core AES Value: Commitment and Action

    The AES Board has created a committee dedicated to accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our Society's work.
    February 11, 2021
  • Underscoring AES Commitments in Challenging Times

    January 13, 2021
  • An Important Message from the American Epilepsy Society on Healthcare Equity and Troubled Times

    June 04, 2020
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