Shaghayegh Gorji - Epilepsy Research Center, Munster University, Munster, Germany

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide. Epilepsy is associated with misunderstanding and social stigma among different nations. Art improves understanding of epilepsy not only in public, but alsoamong physicians, students, and scientists of what it means to have seizures and helps to alleviate stigma.Art may also help to improve student’s observational skills and bedside manners and inspire clinicians and researchers to further investigations the basic mechanisms and novel therapeutic approaches.