Remote monitoring of antiseizure medications at home through microsampling devices in epilepsy

EDate of event: June 10,2026 Speakers: -Chiara Cancellerini PhD fellow, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy -Moderated by: Neil Spooner Chair and Co-founder, Patient Centric Sampling Interest Group What you will learn: -Explore the transition from traditional hospital-based venous sampling to innovative at-home microsampling techniques. -Practical insights into the use of VAMS and quantitative dried blood spot devices specifically for epilepsy management, demonstrating the analytical reliability of remote sampling for monitoring multiple antiseizure medications simultaneously. -Key findings on patient feasibility and acceptance of at-home collection, illustrating how remote TDM can significantly improve personalized treatment and clinical outcomes. Chapters: -00:00-07:00 Introduction to Epilepsy & Drug Monitoring -07:00-15:19 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Challenges & Microsampling -15:19-23:14 Telemedicine Study: Validating VAMS for Epilepsy Care -23:14-31:03 At-Home Microsampling Feasibility & Patient Experience -31:03-40:40 Population Pharmacokinetics & Precision Dosing -40:40-56:11 Limitations, Future Applications & Q&A Discussion About the PCSIG: The PCSIG is a not-for-profit organization that brings together a variety of interested parties who wish to develop and promote the use of patient centric sampling technologies for blood, plasma and other human matrices to better facilitate the advancement of human healthcare and well-being. Learn more by visiting www.pcsig.org Examining potential solutions to the key challenges and setting-out an action plan to deliver them.