The third EPILEARN training course will be held at Venice International University, on the island of San Servolo, Venice (Italy), between July 28 and August 8, 2008, under the title:

7th International Course on Epilepsy: Bridging Basic with Clinical Epileptology-3

July 28 - August 8, 2008
Venice International University
Island of San Servolo
Venice (Italy)

Download the announcement here (in pdf format)
Download the application form here (in MSWord format)
Deadline for applications is April 1, 2008

Course directors: Marco de Curtis (Italy) and Uwe Heinemann (Germany)

Aim of the course is to teach attendees to:

1) acquire basic knowledge in the pathophysiology of epilepsies;
2) understand the clinical aspects of epilepsies;
3) gain from the mutual exchange of information between basic scientists and clinicians;
4) prepare a grant application in clinical or basic epileptology;
5) critically evaluate the literature.

The Course is addressed to neuroscientists and neurologists with a documented background in epilepsy research. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their CVs; consideration will be given to ensure participation of trainees from different geographical origins and disciplines. Lectures on general and specific topics will be interspersed with interactive seminars, workshops, and breakout sessions where small groups of attendees and faculty will be involved in tutorials and problem solving exercises. During the Course, groups of students will develop a research project under the supervision of 2-3 faculty tutors. Each research project will be collectively discussed and evaluated during the last day of the Course.