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LGS Foundation at the AES Annual Meeting

December 6 - 10, 2024

Join us in Los Angeles this December for the best in epilepsy education, science, and networking! The American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting brings together healthcare providers, scientists, advocates, industry, and other professionals dedicated to better outcomes for people with…

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LGS Research Meeting of the Minds

July 21 - 23, 2025

Advancing Evidence-Based LGS Care Across the Lifespan This bi-annual Meeting of the Minds conference brings together hundreds of researchers, healthcare providers, clinical trialists, scientists, advocates, caregivers, and industry partners to push the conversation about research beyond only treating the symptom…

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Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Research Update

The Latest in LGS Research - July 2024

While there are no cures for LGS, current LGS Foundation-funded researchers are focused on two areas where their efforts can lead to improved lives for those with LGS and their families.  One of these areas is seizure control and another…

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SOM-L Research Study: Surgery or Medication for LGS, Comparing Two Treatments

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) has no cure. Although current treatments may help reduce the number of seizures, none are expected to eliminate them entirely; these treatments are palliative. The main treatments include anti-seizure medications and some surgical approaches. While both types…

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3 Takeaways from the Recent AES Annual Meeting

The recent AES Annual Meeting brought together more than 6,000 healthcare providers, scientists, patient advocates, industry partners, and other professionals dedicated to better outcomes for people with epilepsy. It was really energizing to attend this meeting and hear about all…

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The Meeting of the Minds Blew Our Minds

Our 2nd Biennial LGS Research Meeting of the Minds was an Overwhelming Success! Watch the short recap video from our Executive Director, Tracy Dixon-Salazar, PhD   Over 150 people attended this two-and-a-half-day hybrid research meeting in Baltimore, MD to discuss…

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Discovering Breakthroughs and Innovations in LGS Research

Over the past five years, LGS research has experienced significant advancements, providing hope for individuals and families affected by this complex disorder. At the LGS Foundation, we know that patient-driven research plays a vital role in driving research on topics…

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Our Medical Science Advisory Council

meet the amazing doctors and scientists that make up our medical Science Advisory Council (MSAC) The amazing group of individuals that make up our Medical Science Advisory Council is taking a stand against Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome by helping our team in…

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Help Solve the Mystery of LGS

Epilepsy Awareness Month Focuses on Solving the Mystery of LGS and Other Rare Epilepsies

International LGS Awareness Day brought together thousands of people around the world to show that the challenges associated with LGS are tough, but so are those affected by this rare disease. This also kicked off Epilepsy Awareness Month – we…

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Research Revolution Webinar

Upcoming Webinars: (Coming Soon)  Previously Recorded Webinars: September 1, 2021  During this discussion, Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar dives into the mysteries of the LGS journey, current research on LGS, recent therapies, and the Foundation’s plan for the future of LGS Research…

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