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According to the Epilepsy Foundation, approximately 200,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed each year, making epilepsy an important health concern. Today's guest is Professor Emilio Perucca, an expert in the field of epileptology and an editor of the book: "The Treatment of Epilepsy." Prof. Perucca obtained a M.D. degree at the University of Pavia in 1975, a Ph.D. Diploma at the University of London in 1980, and a Specialization in Neurology at the University of Pavia in 1982. Between 1976 and 1981 he was Research Registrar in the Department of Clinical Pharmacology of St. Bartholomew's Hospital and in the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, London. Between 1981 and 1987 he was Lecturer in Medical Pharmacology at the University of Pavia, Italy. In 1988 he was appointed Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology at the same University. He is currently Full Professor of Pharmacology at the same University and Director of the Clinical Trial Centre at the Institute of Neurology IRCCS C. Mondino Foundation in Pavia. In 1997, Professor Perucca received the Ambassador for Epilepsy Award from ILAE and from the International Epilepsy Bureau. In 1999 he was awarded honorary membership to the Polish Epilepsy Society. Professor E. Perucca was responsible for establishing the Unit of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Pavia. His main research interests have been focused on the treatment of epilepsy, with special reference to clinical pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical trial methodology and outcome assessment. He has also an interest in the use of drugs for the treatment of other neurological disorders and psychiatric diseases. He Editor of numerous books and author or co-author of more than 350 publications in the field of clinical pharmacology and epilepsy therapy. For more information, visit clinicaltrials.gov, clinilabs.com, ilae.org, aesnet.org, epilepsy.com, and ibe-epilepsy.org