An Advanced EEG course :Long term monitoring EEG
Dr. Warren Blume
Dr. Warren Blume has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada for his long and distinguished service to Canadian citizens who suffer from epilepsy. The award recognizes his lifelong dedication to improving the lives of people with epilepsy, especially in the underserved areas of Ontario, service that was also recently recognized with the Kiffin Penry Award from the American Epilepsy Society.
Dr. Blume is Professor of Neurology Emeritus at the University of Western Ontario in London, where he began his career in 1972. In 1977 he helped establish the first epilepsy program in Ontario and the second in Canada. He is known around the world for his atlases in electroencephalography, which have contributed greatly to the training of several generations of electroencephalographers and epileptologists as well as for his numerous publications that have provided new insights into the clinical pathophysiology of epilepsy. He was one of the founding members of the Canadian League Against Epilepsy and was a leader in creating the EEG certification examination in Canada
The Order of Canada was established in 1967, Canada’s centennial year by Queen Elizabeth II. It is the centerpiece of Canada’s honors system and is one of the country’s highest civilian awards. Election as a Member recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
