Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador attended the CLAE Scientific Meeting again this year, and was proud to have the conference right here in our province. Having such focus on epilepsy and epilepsy research in NL was outstanding and truly beneficial for our epilepsy community. We were especially proud to be the hosting city this year as 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, of whom Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador is a founding member. For more information please visit our CEA 20th Anniversary Page here:

Please see below for photos of the CLAE 2018 Scientific Meeting, St. John’s, NL. (Pictured below CLAE Program, ENL Executive Director Gail Dempsey providing opening remarks).

Crystal Wilkie from Memorial University presents her research at the Top Trainee Abstract Presentations. Congratulations!                                                 Research funded via an educational grant courtesy of Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador.

(L-R) ENL Executive Director Gail Dempsey, Crystal Wilkie, Adam Ravalia, Dr. Matthew Parsons.

CEA President Deirdre Floyd chairs a CEA meeting to kick off CLAE 2018.

Members from CEA agencies all across Canada attended.

Poster featured at the CLAE 2018 Poster Exhibition featuring research by Adam Ravalia and Dr. Matthew Parsons.

Very interesting session on Mental Health and Epilepsy-slides shown focusing on stress and depression. If you feel you are having difficulty coping with stress or may be experiencing depression along with your epilepsy contact your health care providor.

                                Catherine Saurwine of Epilepsie Montreal Metropolotain speaks at the CLAE 2018 Gala Dinner.