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Epilepsy and TSC Information Day in Brisbane

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epilepsy QLD logoPlease join us in Brisbane to learn more about both epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis (TSC). Tuberous Sclerosis Australia is proud to partner with Epilepsy Queensland and the Complex TSC Clinic and Neurosciences Unit, Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital to host this event.

If you or your family member live with epilepsy, please join us from 9:30am until 1pm (includes lunch).

If you or your family member live with TSC, please join us from 9:30am until 3:30pm.

The cost per person is $20 if you register before 8th February 2016, $25 after that date.

Draft program (subject to change)

9:30am – 12noon Morning session: Understanding Epilepsy and childhood development

Applicable to families living with epilepsy with or without TSC

Speakers include:

Dr Kate Riney, paediatric neurologist and director the TSC Clinic at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital

Ms Angela Spencer, epilepsy nurse, neurology department at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital

Dr Honey Heussler, developmental paediatrician at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital

12noon to 1pm Lunch

1pm – 3:30pm Afternoon session: Living with Tuberous Sclerosis

Applicable to people with TSC, their families, carers and interested health professionals. More speakers to be confirmed in January.

Dr Hope Northrup – Director of the division of medical genetics at The University of Texas and Director of UT Tuberous Sclerosis Centre of Excellence

Dr Peter Trnka -nephrologist (kidney specialist) at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital

Register Now

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