Simon Shorvon is a Professor of Neurology at the Institute of Neurology of University College London, and a Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK. He trained at Trinity College, Cambridge University, and St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, London University. He currently holds the positions of 2nd Vice-President of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) (1993 -1997) and member of Executive Committee, is Member of five international Journals editorial boards, and has published over 260 Articles in scientific peer review journals and 18 books.