The Young Epilepsy Research Retreat, led by The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy, is an annual event that brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and collaborators to share insights and shape the future of childhood epilepsy research.
Please note that this research retreat is by invitation only.
Our 2025 retreat marked a significant milestone, the 15th annual Retreat, welcoming close to 100 attendees over two days. The programme showcased 26 high-quality presentations spanning our diverse research portfolio, with highlights including the Turning Six and OPM-MEG projects.
Each session was followed by engaging discussions, offering presenters constructive feedback from peers and principal investigators across multiple disciplines
The event was chaired by Professor Helen Cross, with Professor Nicola Specchio, Chair of Neurology at the Epilepsy and Movement Disorders Unit at Bambino Gesú Children's Hospital and Director of the Research Unit on Neurological and Neurosurgical Diseases in Rome Italy, moderating.
The retreat was a real success, with attendees particularly appreciating the opportunity to network and exchange ideas within this multidisciplinary forum. Feedback from the event highlighted just how important this kind of space is for strengthening partnerships and driving forward impactful research.
