Clinical Updates on Epilepsy Researches
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Neurology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
2. Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain
Interests: neurobiology; neuroscience; biomarkers; neuroimmunology; neurogenesis; neurodegeneration; advanced therapies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite submissions for an upcoming Special Issue focused on the latest advances in epilepsy research, with particular attention given to autoimmune epilepsy, experimental models, and innovative therapeutic approaches. As epilepsy continues to be a complex neurological disorder with diverse underlying mechanisms, this Special Issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge discoveries that refine our understanding and improve treatment strategies. We welcome contributions that explore autoimmune epilepsy, including emerging diagnostic tools, immunotherapy developments, and the role of neural autoantibodies in disease progression. Additionally, we are interested in experimental models, both animal and in vitro, that provide insights into epilepsy pathophysiology, helping bridge clinical observations with mechanistic understanding. Submissions on innovative treatments, including neuromodulation, gene therapy, and biomarker discovery, are highly encouraged, as well as work on advancements in epilepsy classification and predictive scoring systems that enhance clinical decision making. In this Special Issue, we welcome authors to submit original research, reviews, and case studies that offer novel perspectives on these evolving areas. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Guillermo Estivill-Torrús
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- epilepsy
- autoimmune epilepsy
- neural autoantibodies
- seizure disorders
- experimental epilepsy models
- animal studies
- neuronal excitability
- immunotherapy
- predictive scoring systems
- epilepsy biomarkers
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