Did you know that our largest fundraiser is coming up on March 4, 2017, in Durham NC? That’s right, it is time for the 5th annual Florence Forth run/walk, and Family Lunch. Individuals and teams are welcome. The events in 2016 attracted almost 1500 runners/walkers, 300 volunteers, and 150 family members of those affected by […]
You don’t have to be a runner or walker to support those affected by autoimmune encephalitis on March 4, 2017, but if you are, come share your spirit, laughter, and competitive spirit with 1600 soon-to-be friends at Florence Forth. There is also a wonderful Family Lunch for patients and their immediate families at noon (doors […]
Roughly 70 researchers, nurses, neuropsychologists, neurologists, residents, fellows, patient advocates, patients, and families attended a “Dinner and Discussion on the Future of Autoimmune Neurology” on the evening of 4/27/17, held at the Richard Simches Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Organized by Dr. Jenny Linnoila, a neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, the overall theme […]
The AE Alliance turned five years old yesterday! Five years ago on Dec. 17, two families that had kids with AE came together in hopes that they could start something to help others suffering from this little-understood disease. The vision was to not only disseminate information to help patients but also to give support to […]
Researchers and clinical professionals interested in the study of encephalitis descended on London on Monday, December 4, for the UK-based Encephalitis Society annual conference . More than 120 people from the UK, USA, Denmark the Netherlands and Indonesia joined for a day of presentations and networking on topics surrounding encephalitis. The conference ended with the […]