Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy
Each fall, the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, hosts The Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy, in recognition of the innovative efforts of its Epilepsy Program’s founders, Dr. Warren T. Blume, neurologist and epileptologist, and Dr. John P. Girvin, neurosurgeon and neurophysiologist. The inaugural Blume-Girvin Lecture took place in October of 2016.
In the 1970s, Drs. Blume and Girvin recognized that the complexities of treating epilepsy required effective collaboration between the divisions of Neurology and Neurosurgery. The term “medically-intractable epilepsy” had not yet been coined, but Drs. Blume and Girvin recognized its existence and the need for a team approach to treatment. They led a team of individuals to establish one of the first Epilepsy programs in Canada—and the first in Ontario—in 1977. The Program has since trained dozens of neurologists and neurosurgeons in the field of epilepsy and is renowned world-wide for its highly-qualified team of professionals. Comprised of neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, psychologists, EEG technologists, neuropathologists, neuroradiologists, and neurophysiologists, this dedicated team strives for excellence in the management of epilepsy.
Dr. Warren Blume has been recognized as an outstanding EEG and Epilepsy researcher by the American Epilepsy Society, the Canadian League Against Epilepsy, and the International League Against Epilepsy. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2012.
Dr John Girvin’s contributions to the field of epilepsy surgery have been recognized by Western University, the Canadian Neurosurgical Society, and The Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.
The Blume-Girvin Lecturer is an individual of international reputation who is recognized for their contribution to Epilepsy Care, particularly Epilepsy Surgery, and whose work is reflective of the principles and values articulated by Drs. Blume and Girvin: following evidence-based practice, putting patient care first, and showing patients the best care physicians can provide.
The Blume-Girvin Lecture Series seeks to share new insights and innovation in the fields of epilepsy surgery and treatment, continuing the work initiated by these two remarkable neuroscientists, clinicians, researchers, and educators.
2024 Blume-Girvin Lecturer
Dr. Nathalie Jette
The Epilepsy Program at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University is pleased to announce that Dr. Nathalie Jette will present the 2024 Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy.
Nathalie Jette, MSc, MD, FRCPC is a Professor of Neurology and Head of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (neurology, neurosurgery, physical medicine & rehabilitation and translational neuroscience) at the University of Calgary and in the Calgary Zone of Alberta Health Services. She is an epileptologist and health services researcher.
As part of her research program, she studies, using various data sources (e.g. cohorts, EMR data), health inequities, health outcomes (especially surgical) and psychiatric comorbidities, and appropriateness of care and determines how best to optimize outcomes in people living with epilepsy and other neurological conditions. She is involved in knowledge translation research (including development of e-tools and apps) to enhance the dissemination of evidence-based practice to improve neurological care.
She is Chair of the ILAE Standards and Best Practice Council, past President of the Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE) and past Chair of International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) North America. She is a member of the ILAE executive committees and of the WHO mhGAP Guideline Development Committee. She is an Associate Editor for Epilepsia and sits on the editorial board of JAMA Neurology. She has published >300 peer reviewed articles (cited >37,000 times). She has been the recipient of >75 research, teaching, and clinical awards, including the ILAE Ambassador for Epilepsy Award (2017) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, the American Epilepsy Society, the American Neurological Association and the American Academy of Neurology.
Her goal as a department leader, researcher, teacher and clinician is to make sure that people with epilepsy and neurological conditions receive timely, appropriate and cost-effective quality care.
Lecture Title: Health services research and neuro-epidemiology in action: Findings that can inform clinical practice for people with epilepsy and neurological conditions
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2023, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Auditorium A, University Hospital, and via Zoom.
Learning Objectives:
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- To define health services research and neuro-epidemiology
- To discuss approaches to health services research and neuro epidemiology in epilepsy (and other neuro conditions)
- To apply the findings from health services research and neuro epidemiology studies to clinical practice
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Past Lectures:
2023 - Dr. Jorge A. González-Martínez
Director, Epilepsy/Movement Disorders Surgery Division & Current Stuart Niles Rowe Chair in Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh
"The Stereotaxic Concept in Epilepsy Surgery"
2022 - Dr. Jaideep Kapur
Eugene Meyer III Professor of Neuroscience & Neurology & Brain Institute Director at the University of Virginia
"Status Epilepticus Treatment"
2021 - Dr. Christoph Helmstaedter
Associate Professor, Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn, Germany
"Epilepsy Surgery: What can we expect in regard to cognition?"
2020 - Dr. James T. Rutka
RS McLaughlin Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto
"The Evolution of Epilepsy Surgery Techniques: The Hospital for Sick Children Experience"
2019 - Dr. Solomon L. Moshe
Charles Frost Chair in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Pediatrics,Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
"Kindling and Rekindling the “Truths” in Epilepsy"
2018 - Dr. Dennis Spencer
Professor and Chair, Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine
"The Role of Surgery and Technology in Focal Epilepsy & its Comorbidities"
2017 - Dr. Samuel Wiebe
Professor, NeurologyCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
President, International League Against Epilepsy
"Precision Medicine in Epilepsy"
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2016 - Dr. Phillipe Kahane
Professor, NeurologyCentre Hospitalier Universitarie Grenoble Aples
University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France
“Stereo-electroencephalography:Origins and current state of art”
Dr. Warren Blume, Professor Emeritus, Dr. John Girvin, Professor Emeritus, Dr. Dennis Spencer, Harvey and Kate Cushing Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Yale University School of Medicine, and Dr. Jorge Burneo and Dr. David Steven, Co-Directors of the Epilepsy Program, at the 2018 Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy "The Role of Surgery and Technology in Focal Epilepsy & its Comorbidities".
Dr. David Steven, Co-Director of the Epilepsy Program, Dr. Warren Blume, Professor Emeritus, Dr. Samuel Wiebe, Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Calgary and Dr. Jorge Burneo, Co-Director of the Epilepsy Program, at the 2017 Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy "Precision Medicine in Epilepsy."
Dr. Samuel Wiebe, President of @IlaeWeb and Prof at @DCNSNeuro giving the #BlumeGirvin2017 Lecture in #Epilepsy https://t.co/9f4OXmIFFA
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