Epilepsy and Stigma: Challenges and Solutions
Date
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 | 17:15 - 18:45
Location
Leonard Wolfson Auditorium
Speakers
Professor Arjune Sen (University of Oxford), Gardiner Lapham (BAND Foundation), Mr Taurai Kadzviti (Epilepsy Support Foundation Zimbabwe), Dr Gift Ngwende (University of Zimbabwe), Dr Archana Patel (Harvard Medical School, University of Zambia), Professor Sloan Mahone (University of Oxford)
Event Price
Free
Booking Required
Not required
Mind Brain Behaviour Research Cluster Event
5.15pm-6.50pm, Thursday 30th January.
Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Wolfson College
Join us for ‘Epilepsy and Stigma: Challenges and Solutions’, an engaging event marking the launch of the Centre for Global Epilepsy at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. Through expert talks, lived experience, and the screening of the compelling film “The Curse of Stigma”, we will explore the profound impact of stigma on those living with epilepsy and discuss solutions for change.
Programme
5.15pm Introducing the Centre for Global Epilepsy, Professor Arjune Sen, University of Oxford
5.25pm Film Screening: The Curse of Stigma, introduced by Executive Producer Gardiner Lapham, BAND Foundation
5.50pm Life with Epilepsy in Zimbabwe, Mr Taurai Kadzviti, Epilepsy Support Foundation Zimbabwe
6.00pm Epilepsy in Zimbabwe: A neurologists’ perspective, Dr Gift Ngwende, University of Zimbabwe
6.10pm Paediatric Epilepsy in Zambia – challenges, successes and the future, Dr Archana Patel, Harvard Medical School, University of Zambia
6.20pm Oral History and Stigma, Professor Sloan Mahone, University of Oxford
6.30pm Discussion Panel and Q&A Session
6.50pm Event close
For more information email globalepilepsy@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
