Webinar Title: Courageous Conversations- Shining Light on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Webinar/Online
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm ET - 7:30pm ET
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Topic
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Credits Offered
This event offers
1.0 CEU credit
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
PA Department of Education.
Additional Information
Dr. Maromi Nei will discuss the topic of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), including an overview of the issue: what it is, who may be at risk, and what we can do to reduce the risk. She will review the latest research, including why people with epilepsy are more vulnerable to premature death than the general population and possible causes for SUDEP. The latest data suggest that we are making progress in reducing the risk, and this session will discuss steps that people with epilepsy can take to reduce their own risk. Edana Perry will share her daughter Kayla's story, including how important it is to talk about and raise awareness about SUDEP.
Speakers
Professor of Neurology; Vice Chair Faculty Affairs; Director, Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Fellowship Programs
Dr. Nei has conducted research regarding various clinical aspects of epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, ketogenic diet treatment in epilepsy, maternal-fetal effects of seizures, brain tumors and seizures, and the effects of vagal nerve stimulation. She has also published several studies on the cardiac effects of seizures, the effects of seizures on the autonomic nervous system, and clinical consequences of seizures. She serves as a peer reviewer and editorial member for several neurological journals and is actively engaged in medical education and clinical research. She has expertise in the treatment of adolescents and adults with epilepsy, women's issues in epilepsy, evaluation for epilepsy surgery, and evaluation of transient loss of consciousness, including the evaluation of seizure versus syncope.