In support of the mission of FACES to improve the quality of life for those living with epilepsy and seizures, the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center offers a series of free lectures to the public to help educate patients and family members. Lectures are provided by doctors and other professionals affiliated with the CEC. All lectures are free, and anyone is welcome to attend the Peace of Mind lectures. If you wish to attend a lecture, please register online or call the FACES office. Registration for lectures will be available online once details for the lecture have been finalized. Online registration is currently available only for the upcoming lecture.

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2014 Lectures

Epilepsy and Memory Treatment

Many people complain about the fallibility of their memory and many "so-called" cures have been made available to the public. Dr. Barr provides a review of the neuropsychology of memory and discusses the scientific evidence supporting various memory treatments. 

2013 Lectures

2012 Highlight: Dr. Howard Weiner provides some Peace of Mind

On Monday, January 23, 2012, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Dr. Howard Weiner, Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery at NYULMC and expert in Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery, presented an overview presentation for parents and caregivers who may be considering brain surgery for their child. Also, a family that recently went through brain surgery for their child under Dr. Weiner’s care shared their experiences on various aspects of the process from a parent/caretaker’s point of view.

Please view Dr. Weiner's presentation below: