Jacksonian Epilepsy Summit Strengthens Epilepsy Care Collaboration
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RED BANK, N.J., Sept. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The inaugural Jacksonian Epilepsy Summit, a gathering of epilepsy specialists and healthcare professionals from across New Jersey, took place on September 10, 2026. The event was hosted by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (ESNJ), an affiliate of Family Resource Network. The summit was designed to foster collaboration and education among epilepsy specialists and healthcare professionals, with the goal of advancing excellence in epilepsy care.
The summit featured presentations from two nationally respected epilepsy care experts. Dr. Lorna Myers, Director of the Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures Program at Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group, presented on the diagnosis and treatment of Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES). Dr. Rahul Guha, an Epileptologist with Hackensack Meridian Health, led attendees through an interactive case study discussion focused on focal epilepsy. These presentations reflected the summit's commitment to fostering evidence-based practice and professional dialogue.
The inaugural Jacksonian Epilepsy Summit was held at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank, New Jersey. The event brought together epilepsy specialists and healthcare professionals from across the state for an evening dedicated to education, collaboration, and advancing excellence in epilepsy care. The summit was designed to create opportunities for clinical learning, discussion of current treatment approaches, and meaningful peer-to-peer networking among professionals working in the epilepsy field.
Healthcare professionals representing leading institutions across New Jersey participated in the event, including Hackensack Meridian Health, Rutgers Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, Capital Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and other organizations dedicated to improving outcomes for people living with epilepsy.
For ESNJ, the inaugural Jacksonian Epilepsy Summit represented an important investment in building stronger connections among epilepsy professionals and supporting ongoing education throughout the region.
The summit's success was also acknowledged by Andrea Racioppi, Vice President of Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, who expressed gratitude to the sponsors who supported the event.
The inaugural Jacksonian Epilepsy Summit, an event designed to foster collaboration and education among epilepsy specialists and healthcare professionals, has set the stage for future summits in 2027. ESNJ plans to continue the series, creating ongoing opportunities for epilepsy professionals to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging clinical developments, and strengthen cross-institutional collaboration.