Stay updated with the latest scientific advances, publications, conferences, funding achievements, and company milestones.
Recent highlights include:
• 3rd International Kv7 Channels Symposium 2026
• European research funding awards
• Scientific publications in leading journals
• International conference presentations
• Media coverage and interviews
• Company announcements
News
Announcement of the 3RD INTERNATIONAL KV7 CHANNELS SYMPOSIUM
Taking place in Naples, Italy, from 16-18 September 2026, bringing together leading scientists from around the world to explore the latest breakthroughs in Kv7 channel research and future therapeutic innovations.
https://kv7channelssymposium.org/
Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei
Lecture at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei by Prof. Taglialatela, exploring how advances in genetics and ion channel research are reshaping the understanding of early-life epilepsies and driving the development of precision medicine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtuY6mLwWYk&t=7s
Press release: Prof. Maurizio Taglialatela discusses ongoing research aimed at developing safer and more effective epilepsy treatments, with a particular focus on the specific needs of pediatric and elderly patients
Press releases over a rare disease project from the lab of Prof. Maurizio Taglialatela funded by the Telethon Foundation in the 2025 call of the European Rare Disesase Alliance (ERDERA)
https://www.ricerca.unina.it/storie/erdera-finanzia-value-kcnq-epilessia-encefalopatie/
https://www.fondazionetelethon.it/cosa-facciamo/ricerca/progetti-finanziati/validazione-dellefficacia-del-repurposing-di-un-attivatore-del-canale-kcnq-in-modelli-in-vitro-ex-vivo-ed-in-vivo-di-encefalopatie-dello-sviluppo/
https://www.fondazionetelethon.it/cosa-facciamo/ricerca/ricercatori/maurizio-taglialatela/
Press release: A multidisciplinary study by the MNESYS project
Coordinated by Prof. Maurizio Taglialatela, reveals a new ion channel gene linked to epilepsy and highlights the potential influence of the gut microbiota, paving the way for innovative therapeutic approaches.
https://www.associazioneepilessia.it/epilessia-studio-mnesys-scopre-nuovo-gene-collegato-anche-microbiota-intestinale-coinvolto/
Brain Awareness Week
Prof. Maurizio Taglialatela explains how advances in understanding the brain's electrical activity are opening new possibilities for innovative epilepsy treatments.
https://www.ansa.it/canale_saluteebenessere/videogallery/video/2024/03/15/settimana-mondiale-del-cervello-lelettricita-e-la-chiave-per-nuovi-trattamenti-contro_a573d44b-ba8d-4a1a-93ed-582796f34906.html
Interview with Prof. Maurizio Taglialatela as Member of the Selection Committee of the Prix Galien Italia
One of the most prestigious international awards celebrating excellence in biomedical research and pharmaceutical innovation
https://www.prixgalien.it/intervista-prof-maurizio-taglialatela/