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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2013 Lectures

Upcoming:

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Past:

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Epilepsy and Nutrition: Healthy Lifestyle and Therapeutic Approaches

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

presented by Courtney Schnabel, MS, RD, CDN [3]

Location: NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital, Smilow Seminar Room, 550 First Avenue, NY, NY 10016 [4]

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Mood Disorders and Epilepsy

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

presented by Dr. Scott Hirsch [5]

Location: NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital, Smilow Seminar Room, 550 First Avenue, NY, NY 10016 [4]

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Navigating the School System

Monday, June 17, 2013, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture social, an opportunity to network with other FACES parents.

Light refreshments will be served. The lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 - 8 p.m.

presented by Gary S. Mayerson, Attorney at Law [6]

Location: NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital, Alumni Hall B, 550 First Avenue, NY, NY 10016 [7]

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Epilepsy and Employment

Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture social, an opportunity to network with other FACES friends.

Light refreshments will be served. The lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 - 8 p.m.

presented by Rick Ostrove and Joyce A. Bender

Location: NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital, Alumni Hall B, 550 First Avenue, NY, NY 10016 [7]

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Clinical Trials and New Therapies

Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture social, an opportunity to network with other FACES friends.

Light refreshments will be served. The lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 - 8 p.m.

presented by Dr. Jacqueline French and Dr. Blanca Vazquez

Location: NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital, Smilow Seminar Room, 550 First Avenue, NY, NY 10016 [7]

Social Situations and Epilepsy

Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture social, an opportunity to network with other FACES friends.

Light refreshments will be served. The lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 - 8 p.m.

presented by Dr. William S. MacAllister

Location: NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital, Alumni Hall B, 550 First Avenue, NY, NY 10016 [7]

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 [8] 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:

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Peace of Mind Lecture Series

2013 Lectures

Upcoming:

Past:

Epilepsy and Nutrition: Healthy Lifestyle and Therapeutic Approaches

Mood Disorders and Epilepsy

Navigating the School System

Epilepsy and Employment

Clinical Trials and New Therapies

Social Situations and Epilepsy

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