LGS Research News

Check out the latest LGS Research News.

A Full Heart and a Full Notebook

Reflections from the 10th International LGS Foundation Family & Professional Conference

I came to Orlando as a first-time attendee, still relatively new to the LGS community. I am leaving inspired, hopeful, and more energized about the future of LGS research than I have ever been. Over three days, we laughed and…

More

A Wave of Hope: How a Seed of Research is Growing into a Future Without Seizures

For families living with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), every day can feel like a battle against the unpredictable. New research is moving beyond traditional surgery and heavy prescriptions, opening a path toward non-invasive options that could fundamentally change how we treat…

More

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) Foundation and NORD® Launch Natural History Study of LGS and LGS-Related Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (LGS-DEE)

The Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) Foundation and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) launched a study with global reach to research LGS and LGS-Related Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (LGS-DEE), which are a group of rare diseases characterized by uncontrolled seizures,…

More

Powering Breakthroughs: Tackling The 3 Grand Challenges in LGS

From seizures to full lives through precision diagnoses, precision treatments, and whole‑life care Every family living with Lennox‑Gastaut Syndrome knows how hard this journey can be—and how deeply we all dream of better answers and brighter days. That’s why the…

More

LGS Publication Review – Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy

First published: February 8, 2025

Vagus nerve stimulation therapy in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (severe childhood epilepsy): plain language summary of a 2-year study Surgical interventions are one form of therapy for LGS patients and include cortical resection (resection), corpus callosotomy (callosotomy), or device therapy. Therapeutic neuromodulation…

More

LGS Publication Review – EEG Functional Connectivity

First published: November 24, 2025

EEG functional connectivity as a marker of evolution from infantile epileptic spasms syndrome to Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome Early diagnosis and effective treatment significantly improve LGS outcomes and reduce costs. However, LGS diagnosis is difficult, relies on a combination of EEG features…

More

Advancing LGS Research at AES 2025

Highlights from the 2025 American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting

The 2025 American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting took place December 5–9 in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together nearly 6,000 epilepsy clinicians, researchers, advocates, and industry partners from more than 60 countries. Across the meeting, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) was a clear…

More

A Survey of Adult Caregivers of People with DEEs

A long-term care planning needs assessment

Overview The LGS Foundation recently participated in a new study, published in Epilepsy & Behavior, which focused on the perspectives of caregivers who are planning for the adulthood of patients with Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEE). The anonymous, internet-based survey…

More

Advancing LGS Care & Research: Highlights from the 2025 Meeting of the Minds

When great minds meet, great breakthroughs happen!

The 2025 LGS Research Meeting of the Minds, held July 21–22, brought together over 100 caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners committed to improving care for individuals living with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) and associated developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs)….

More

LGS Research Meeting of the Minds

Advancing Evidence-Based LGS Care Across the Lifespan

2025 LGS Research Meeting of the Minds: Advancing Evidence-Based LGS Care Across the Lifespan Thank you for being an essential part of the 2025 LGS Research Meeting of the Minds. Your participation and dedication to advancing care for those living…

More