Sleep and Epilepsy Interactions

This lecture, presented by Dr. Birgit Frauscher from Duke University, will provide an overview on the bidirectional interactions between sleep and epilepsy with special emphasis on latest research and objective investigations using advanced EEG technology.

Learning Objectives:

• To review the bidirectional interactions between epilepsy and sleep
• To discuss the latest evidence on spatio-temporal effects of sleep on epileptic activity
• To understand the effects of sleep on seizure network dynamics