Felippe Borlot, MD, MSc, CSCN (EEG)

Research summary

Dr. Felippe Borlot is a well-respected epileptologist with a strong focus on the transition of care for individuals with epilepsy from childhood to adulthood, as well as the genetics of epilepsy. He has published numerous studies on the challenges of caring for adults with childhood-onset seizures, the complexities of phenotype-genotype correlations in rare forms of epilepsy, and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing in individuals with pediatric-onset epilepsy. These findings have greatly contributed to the field and provide valuable insights for other researchers. Furthermore, his work has been recognized through awards such as the Canadian League Against Epilepsy Trainee Publication Award, a research grant, and travel grants from prestigious organizations such as the American Epilepsy Society and BioMarin.

Keywords

• Adult Epilepsy
• Childhood Seizures
• Clinical Genetics
• Chromosomal Microarray
• Epileptology
• Epilepsy Genetics
• Long-term Outcome
• Multigene Panels
• Pediatric Epilepsy
• Transition of Care

Dr. Felippe Borlot is a renowned epileptologist with extensive training in both adult and pediatric epileptology from the University of Toronto. He is currently an assistant professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba and is based at the HSC Seizure Clinic. Dr. Borlot's passion for helping those living with epilepsy led him on a journey of dedicated training and research in this field.

Throughout his career, he has shown a remarkable commitment to advancing the understanding of epilepsy and improving the quality of life for those living with it. He has a decade-long publication history in the field, with a focus on the transition of care from childhood to adulthood in epilepsy and the genetics of epilepsy. He has published numerous studies that address the challenges faced by adults with childhood-onset seizures, the complexity of phenotype-genotype correlation in rare forms of epilepsy, and the diagnostic yield of chromosomal microarray and multigene panels in adults with pediatric-onset epilepsy.

In recognition of his contributions to the field of epilepsy, Dr. Borlot has received several prestigious awards, including the Canadian League Against Epilepsy Trainee Publication Award and research grants from the Division of Neurology at Toronto Western Hospital and the Division of Pediatric Neurology at the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto. He has also been the recipient of travel grants from the American Epilepsy Society and BioMarin for his expert testimony at international conferences.

With his wealth of knowledge and passion for the field, Dr. Borlot continues to be a leader in the field of epilepsy research, dedicated to finding new and innovative solutions to help those living with epilepsy live full and fulfilling lives.