Founding Chief Executive of the Epilepsy Research Institute. Now freelance consulting at https://xitter.cf/t.co/AjsyqnOYHA
London, England
Joined June 2015
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Wishing @CaoimheBennett @ResearchNetERI all the very best in her new position as Director of Research for the Centre for Global Epilepsy, @WolfsonCollege Oxford. You were outstanding in your role @EpilepsyInst CB and I am certain will make your mark at CGE very soon 🙏🍀
An exciting day at @WolfsonCollege talking all things global epilepsy. Watch this space!
It was 6 years @JamesMatejka SIX!!! I’ve been surrounded by the BEST people. A fantastic board, brilliant clinicians and scientists, an incredible supporter community, awesome charity partners and the best Best BEST team anyone could wish for. 💔🥲🙏
1/2 - The @EpilepsyInst would like to say a HUGE thank you and farewell to our outgoing Chief Executive. @maxinesmeaton led the charity through five years in which so much was achieved, and yet it passed so quickly! Everyone in the team wishes Maxine the very best for the future.
A roundtable discussion today with the DRI - and what we anticipate will be the first of many workshops here at the Institute as we convene and coordinate multidisciplinary collaborations.
Today the #EpilepsyResearchInstitute is delighted to welcome the @UKDRI to our head office in London for our first Research Roundtable. Researchers working in the fields of epilepsy and dementia will discuss opportunities in this under-researched and under-funded area.
Delighted to see this published. Just one example of the many capacity-building activities we undertake to support the development of the national epilepsy research ecosystem. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the original surveys.
A commentary on the #UKepilepsyPSP Top Ten research priorities and what they mean for the wider research landscape has today been published in @eBioMedicine, a leading research journal by @TheLancet. Find out more and read the full commentary here: epilepsy-institute.org.uk/er…
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I was one of these £38,000 they took from me , bankrupted myself and my wife and destroyed our business and life . Share with anyone and everyone #MrBatesVsThePostOffice #MrBates
Please also read the book by @nickwallis who has played a massive part
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Congratulations to @EpilepsyInst for winning the first ever Aisling Burnand Award, and to our runners-up @DuchenneUK and @EyeCharity! 🎉
We love this video, which highlights the amazing things that can be achieved in partnership. 👇 #Partner4Research
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Very excited for the #SeattleClub2023 conference this week- sharing our research on epilepsy and TSC from infancy to childhood and beyond!
Day 1 #SeattleClub2023 Conference (Thurs), we look forward to welcoming keynote speaker @CharlotteRTye Senior Lecturer @Kingspsychol & Fellow @EpilepsyRUK @Autistica – delivering keynote presentation: '#Epilepsy & #neurodevelopmental conditions: what can the #EarlyYears tell us?'
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The @BBCTheOneShow discussed how the new @EpilepsyInst is getting people talking about epilepsy & tackling stigma in #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth, alongside supporting researchers like Prof @gabrilignani to develop new treatments (from 18:52) bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
Hard to watch yourself on TV but an important message to share - @edibow did a fantastic job of sharing her story and highlighting the promise of research. Thank you to the production team @BBCTheOneShow for shining a light on #epilepsy #epilepsyresearch
Tonight on @BBCTheOneShow, #EpilepsyResearchInstitute CEO @maxinesmeaton, Prof @gabrilignani and our Founding Partners @youngepilepsy speak to @edibow about #epilepsy stigma and the promise of research. You can rewatch the episode here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0… #EpilepsyMonth
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Launch event for the MRC/NIHR mTOR Rare Disease Node at King’s College London. #mTORing #batemanlab #TSA #EpilepsyResearchInstitute #KingsCollege
An excellent afternoon with the @AngeliniPharma SMT and @epilepsy_london - a hugely impressive piece of work and tripartite collaboration
We welcomed @AngeliniPharma and @richardsonlab yesterday to the #EpilepsyResearchInstitute HQ to review progress on our co-funded project. Some exciting developments and an education on the rapid pace at which AI moves. Read more about the project here: epilepsy-institute.org.uk/er…
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We are so disappointed to see George Freeman MP step down. A first-class politician who was incredibly supportive of our transition to becoming the Institute and the vital role collaboration plays in driving a better future for people affected by epilepsy.
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After 13yrs working to champion Science, Research, Technology & Innovation as Minister of the Crown in 5 roles under 4 Prime Ministers, I decided in the summer it was time to move on at the next reshuffle.
An honour & privilege to be able to serve.🙏🇬🇧
Interesting to hear @Alan_Measles (Grayson Perry) reference the work of Roger Sperry and #epilepsyresearch in his show this evening…
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We’re delighted to be attending the @MMECEdinburgh symposium today at @EdinburghUni, hearing from @epilepsyinst funded researchers. Chief Executive @maxinesmeaton and Director of Research Partnerships @caoimhebennett will be speaking about the #EpilepsyResearchInstitute later on.
I couldn't be happier that Rosemarie Pardington will be the Institute's next CEO. We've had a fantastic working relationship over the past five years and I have so much respect and admiration for Rosemarie's leadership style and strategic approach. Exciting days ahead.🙌
1/3 - Our Chief Executive @maxinesmeaton, who led the transformation of Epilepsy Research UK to the #EpilepsyResearchInstitute, will be stepping down in early 2024. We are delighted to share the news that Rosemarie Pardington will join us in January as our next Chief Executive.
A good meeting. Some really important insights and sharing of information and challenges. Thank you for making the time to come Alice.
Huge thanks to @maxinesmeaton of @EpilepsyInst for inviting me to the @BPNA_org round-table on the challenges in management of treatment-resistant epilepsies
Loads of important topics raised, but a big theme was the need for collaboration between clinicians and patient groups
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📢 Big news! The Epilepsy Research Institute officially launched @10DowningStreet 🎉 This groundbreaking initiative aims to advance epilepsy research and improve treatments. Read more here: youngepilepsy.org.uk/news/10… #EpilepsyResearch
