EpiCARE Research Activities

To qualify as an “EpiCARE Project”

We define as an “EpiCARE project”, those that are developed under the leadership of two or more EpiCARE-accredited medical teams OR by a single EpiCARE center where data collection also involves other members of EpiCARE. Of course, medical teams not being part of the network are welcome. To be presented as an “EpiCARE project” it must be proposed to the Research Council prior to any funding application, and have undergone a quality check/peer review.

To receive support by the ERN network

Any medical team wishing to submit a grant application for a research project, mentioning EpiCARE as a partner (in which case at least one EpiCARE medical team has to be involved in the project itself) or requesting just a support letter on the content will have to submit to the RC for quality evaluation a well-advanced draft application, minimum 3 weeks before submission. On reception the RC will nominate one or more reviewers from EpiCARE and advice will be provided within 2-3 weeks.

Members are: Alexis Arzimanoglou (Spain), Sandor Beniczky (Denmark), Ingmar Blümcke (Germany), Kees Brown (The Netherlands), Helen Cross (UK), Philippe Ryvlin (Swithzerland), Renzo Guerrini (Italy), Rainer Surges (Germany), Eugen Trinka (Austria), Lieven Lagae (Belgium), and Rima Nabbout (France).

On this page, we will share recent calls that could be of interest.
If you plan to work on one of this calls, please inform the Research Council liaison, Nicola. or Sébile.

EpiSPARKS

To further strengthen its research strategy and foster innovation, ERN EpiCARE has established EpiSPARKS, a dedicated group bringing together early- and mid-career clinicians and researchers from across the EpiCARE network.
 
EpiSPARKS operates in close interaction with the EpiCARE Research Council and serves as a dynamic source of ideas and proposals for targeted, innovative research projects. EpiSPARKS is designed to serve as a creative and collaborative space where early- and mid-career clinicians and researchers can develop innovative research ideas and joint projects aligned with EpiCARE’s research priorities. Through this approach, EpiSPARKS aims to nurture the next generation of collaborative research leaders within ERN EpiCARE, acting as a catalyst for forward-looking, multidisciplinary initiatives in clinical and translational epilepsy research across Europe. 
 
The EpiSPARKS group is composed of 25 selected members, representing multiple EpiCARE centres across Europe. All members were nominated and formally supported by their respective Heads of Department, reflecting both their scientific potential and their strong institutional engagement within the network.
 
The group was formally established during its founding meeting in Rome on November 11, 2025.
Members of EpiSPARKS
  • Klara Andersson (Sweden)
  • Pilar Bosque Varela (Austria)
  • Christian Bosselmann (Germany)
  • Judit Catalán Aguilar  (Spain)
  • Estefania Conde-Blanco (Spain)
  • Louis Cousyn (France)
  • Sarah Duerinckx (Belgium)
  • Carmen Fons (Spain)
  • Lucas Hoffmann (Germany)
  • Laura Licchetta (Italy)
  • Jaiver Macea (Belgium)
  • Amy Mc Tague (UK)
  • Päivi Nevalainen (Finland)
  • Laia Nou Fontanet (Spain)
  • Irina Oane (Romania)
  • Mikolaj Pielas (Poland)
  • Suresh Pujar (UK)
  • Kristijonas Puteikis (Lithuania)
  • Antonella Riva (Italy)
  • Andrea Stabile (Italy)
  • Remi Stevelink (Netherlands)
  • Jenny Stritzelberger (Germany)
  • Ondřej Strýček (Czech Republic)
  • Marina Trivisano (Italy)
  • Laura Vilella (Spain)

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