Mission Statement
The Western Epilepsy Research Group (WERG) brings talented scientists and community organizations together more formally to take epilepsy research in London to the next level. The large and multidisciplinary WERG has coalesced around four key strengths that characterize and fuel the epilepsy research conducted here in London: We have the largest volume of patients with epilepsy as well as the largest epilepsy program in Canada; a strong tradition of community engagement; house the first Canadian provincial clinical program for genetic testing in epilepsy (which covers the entire province); and possess formidable strength in cognitive neuroscience, including state-of-art imaging facilities and a burgeoning computational neuroscience research group. The WERG takes a lifespan approach, tackling problems faced by both children and adults living with epilepsy. It is a highly collaborative and inter-sectoral team aimed at reducing the health, social, and economic burdens of epilepsy. Our activities foster collaborative research and enable joint applications for funding. Working together makes our research stronger and more diverse.
