OBIExpand OBI Section
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) is a provincially‐funded, not‐for‐profit research centre seeking to maximize the impact of neuroscience and establish Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care. Convergent partnerships are created between researchers, clinicians, industry, patients, and their advocates to foster discovery and deliver innovative products and services that improve the lives of those living with brain disorders.
Through research, OBI aims to enhance the neuroscience research system, grow the neurotechnology cluster, and improve brain health for Ontarians.
Learn more about OBI’s research at http://www.braininstitute.ca/.
EpLinkExpand EpLink Section
EpLink is the Epilepsy Research Program of the Ontario Brain Institute. It is a research program focused on finding new ways to diagnose, treat, and improve the lives of people living with drug‐resistant epilepsy. Our program is funded by the Ontario Brain Institute and aims to bring health innovations directly to the epilepsy community.
EpLink now has more than 25 researchers working on research projects at seven hospitals and universities across Ontario that focus on: drug, diet, and genetic therapies, surgery, brain monitoring and modulation, and quality of life.
Through this research, they hope to develop more effective drug therapies, improved diet therapies and surgical procedures, uncover new treatment option, such as gene therapy and brain stimulation, and create new programs to improve cognition, mood and quality of life for people living with uncontrolled seizures.
Learn more about EpLink’s cutting-edge research at www.eplink.ca.
Academic JournalsExpand Academic Journals Section
Academic journals are peer-reviewed, periodical publications that serve as forums for the introduction and presentation for scrutiny of new research, and the critique of existing research. Use the following journals to learn about new epilepsy research that could influence how epilepsy is diagnosed, treated, or understood.
Expand Epilepsia SectionEpilepsia
Epilepsia is a peer-reviewed medical journal focusing on innovative clinical and basic science research for all aspects of epilepsy. They also publishes critical reviews, opinion pieces, and guidelines that foster understanding and aim to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people with seizures and epilepsy. Many articles are available for free, while others can be purchased or accessed with some institutional logins.
Expand The British Medical Journal SectionThe British Medical Journal
The BMJ is a weekly peer-reviewed medical journal. It is one of the world’s oldest general medical journals. Articles are available with a subscription or can be purchased individually.
Expand Epilepsy & Behaviour SectionEpilepsy & Behaviour
Epilepsy & Behavior is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering behavioral aspects of epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior presents original peer-reviewed articles based on laboratory and clinical research. Topics are drawn from a variety of fields, including clinical neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, and neuroimaging. Some articles are free, while others can be purchased. Subscriptions are also available.
Expand The Journal of Neuroscience SectionThe Journal of Neuroscience
The Journal of Neuroscience is a weekly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Society for Neuroscience. It covers empirical research on all aspects of neuroscience. Articles or a subscription can be purchased.
Expand Journal of Neurosurgery SectionJournal of Neurosurgery
Journal of Neurosurgery is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of neurosurgery. It is the scholarly journals publication arm of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the practice of neurosurgery worldwide. Articles and subscriptions are available for purchase.
Expand Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy SectionSeizure - European Journal of Epilepsy
Seizure – European Journal of Epilepsy is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering epilepsy. It is the official journal of Epilepsy Action. Seizure focuses especially on clinical and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy. Articles and subscriptions are available for purchase.
Expand Neurology SectionNeurology
Neurology is a biweekly peer-reviewed medical journal covering research in neurology. It is the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology is directed to physicians concerned with diseases and conditions of the nervous system. The journal’s purpose is to advance the field by presenting new basic and clinical research with emphasis on knowledge that will influence the way neurology is practiced. Some articles are free while others must be purchased. Subscriptions can also be bought.