PhD in Neuroscience

Healthy longevity and epilepsy Aging populations are particularly impacted by epilepsy, which often arises due to stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, or neurodegenerative conditions. Challenges include proper diagnosis and treatment in older adults, especially with the complexity of symptoms like neurobehavioral changes and cognitive decline. Healthy longevity with epilepsy involves managing seizures through lifestyle choices like consistent sleep, exercise, and a balanced diet, while also addressing factors like stress, medication side effects, and comorbidities. This is what you will do You will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of brain health and epilepsy, focusing on neuroplasticity, brain resilience, and the mechanisms of aging. Your research will explore the biological, genetic, and environmental factors influencing healthy aging, aiming to improve the quality of life of elderly people and reduce the burden of epilepsy for patients, caregivers, and healthcare systems.