Novel MRI approaches to map focal cortical dysplasia in focal epilepsy [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Viktor Vegh (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Catherine Riney ,  Dr Marcus Gray ,  Dr Stephen Malone ,  Prof David Reutens

Brief description Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is a common cause of focal epilepsy that is resistant to medication. When it can be identified clearly, surgical removal can cure the epilepsy but better methods of detecting and mapping FCD are required because standard imaging techniques are negative in 30% of patients. In this project, we plan to develop new MRI methods to diagnose FCD, thereby creating a new MRI-based diagnostic tool for patients with focal epilepsy who are potential surgical candidates.

Funding Amount $465,489.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant