Organizer Profile
Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE) / Ligue Canadienne Contre L'Epilepsie (LCCE)

Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE) / Ligue Canadienne Contre L'Epilepsie (LCCE)

Markham, Ontario, Canada

The Canadian League Against Epilepsy is an organization of medical and basic sciences professionals counting more than 125 members, including physicians, basic scientists, nurses, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, students and other health professionals.

Mission:
Mission is to enable Canadians affected by epilepsy to live a life that is not limited by their condition.

Goals:
Goal is to develop, through research, innovative therapeutic and preventative strategies to avoid the consequences of epilepsy. They also want to translate these discoveries into applicable therapies for all Canadians. Finally, they want to promote national awareness and educate all Canadians about epilepsy and its consequences with the help of the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance.

Objectives:
Maintain their level of excellence in epilepsy research and care by supporting National Priorities. Develop the Canadian version of the International League Against Epilepsy “Out of the Shadows” campaign. Realize a national event on a yearly basis to support epilepsy research and care nationwide. Continue to educate physicians and stakeholders across the country through their annual CLAE meeting.
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