Current Bioinformatics Seminar
Time: 11AM Tuesdays.
Venue: Davis Auditorium and Online
4 March 2025
This is a WEHI only event.Improving Diagnosis, Treatment and Understanding of Paediatric Epilepsy using AI-Based Integrative Omics
Ehsan RamezaniWEHI Bioinformatics/Personalised Oncology
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is a leading cause of drug-resistant epilepsy, particularly among children and young adults. Understanding the complex interplay between FCD and epilepsy is crucial for developing effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. In this presentation, we discuss our recent efforts to streamline the diagnostic process and elucidate the underlying mechanisms linking FCD to paediatric epilepsy. By leveraging novel AI-based techniques, we have developed tailored analytical pipelines that specifically target the rare pathogenic cell types associated with FCD. Our research findings offer valuable insights into the molecular and cellular underpinnings of FCD and hold promise for advancing personalised therapeutic approaches in epilepsy management.