Iscia Lopes-Cendes, MD, PhD, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil, gives updates on the upcoming work at the 34th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC). Prof. Lopes-Cendes highlights the importance of combining scientific research and clinicians in order to accelerate the progression of translational medicine. In addition, Prof. Lopes-Cendes talks on upcoming sessions on cortical malformations and the implications of genetic technologies to clinical practice. This interview took place during the 34th IEC, 2021.