ILAE Launches International Online Discussion Group

WEST HARTFORD, CT - 14 February, 2006 – The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the world’s premiere association for epilepsy professionals, announces the launch of their new international online Discussion Group.

The Discussion Group was officially launched on Friday, 10 February. The goal of the Discussion Group is to provide an opportunity for members of the League’s 96 chapters around the world to exchange views on topics of interest, including clinical care, treatment and research in the field of epilepsy.

“ILAE is keen to engage its members worldwide and to provide facilities for members to exchange views and comments,” said ILAE Information Officer Simon Shorvon, M.D. “The Discussion Group is an outstanding method for doing this…its easy to use and immediate. We hope the online exchange between our worldwide membership will assist improve clinical care and further research.”

The Discussion Group will be moderated by Andrew Wilner, M.D., a North American-based epileptologist.

“The launch of the ILAE online Discussion Group will enable members to take advantage of the power of the internet to discuss issues important clinical and research questions," said Dr. Wilner.

The Discussion Group will be open to all members of the League. For more information, contact ILAE Web Program Manager Cheryl-Ann Tubby at 860.586.7547 or . For more information on the League, visit the ILAE Web site at www.ilae.org.

About the ILAE: The International League Against Epilepsy was founded in Budapest in September 1909. It has branches now in 96 countries and over 15,000 members. It is a non-profit and non-governmental association, with official links with the World Health Organization and the International Bureau for Epilepsy.

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