Autoimmune Encephalitis

Research Opportunity: Living with LGI1? Share Your Experience February 11, 2022

NO LONGER ENROLLING If you are diagnosed with LGI1 autoimmune encephalitis (LGI1) or are the caregiver of someone with LGI1, you may qualify to participate in this study conducted by Fulcrum Research Group. The goal of the study is to better understand the patient experience with LGI1 autoimmune encephalitis for the purpose of supporting potential […]

AEA Family Day 2022 October 14, 2022

We are excited to announce the Fall AEA Family Day (mini). Instead of a single, full-day, AEA Family Day, the AE Alliance and our program sponsor, EUROIMMUN offer several mini-days throughout the year. This gives us the opportunity to respond to topics that are important to you throughout the year. The Fall AEA Family Day […]

Meet Dr. Leigh Sepeta & Dr. Elizabeth Wells October 11, 2022

Dr. Leigh Sepeta & Dr. Elizabeth Wells (Children’s National Hospital, Washington DC, USA) were awarded a 2022 AEA Community Seed Grant to investigate the Predictors of Cognitive Outcomes in Children with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Learn more about their research and how it will impact those affected with autoimmune encephalitis. The start date for the award […]

Meet Dr. Matteo Gastaldi September 1, 2022

Dr. Matteo Gastaldi (C. Mondino National Institute of Neurology Foundation, IRCCS, in Pavia, Italy) was awarded a 2022 AEA Community Seed Grant to investigate the Cognitive teleRehabilitation in patients with Encephalitis of AutoIMmune etiology: CoRE-AIM study. Learn more about his research and how it will impact those affected with autoimmune encephalitis. The start date for the award is September 1, 2022. You […]

AE 101 with Dr. Dana Mitchell June 3, 2022

Thank you Dr. Mitchell for a clear and engaging explanation of the what happens in the body with AE. Thank you to the AEA Northeast Support Group for recommending Dr. Mitchell as a presenter. Thank you to everyone for your attendance, great questions and feedback. This post includes an overview of the presentation, participant feedback […]

2021 AEA Seed Grant Final Report: Dr. Soon-Tae Lee May 27, 2022

It was May 14, 2021 when we introduced Dr. Soon-Tae Lee. Click here for last year’s post where we learned about him, his study plans and how his project would help patients and families affected by AE. In the 2021 AEA Community Seed Grant Final Report, Dr. Lee explains the outcomes of his project, Development of optimal […]

2021 AEA Community Seed Grant Final Report: Dr. Juna de Vries May 24, 2022

It was May 20, 2021 when we introduced Dr. Juna de Vries . Click here for last year’s post where we learned about her, her study plans and how her project would help patients and families affected by AE. In the 2021 AEA Community Seed Grant Final Report, Dr. de Vries explains the outcomes of […]

2021 AEA Seed Grant Final Report: Dr. Amaia Muñoz Lopetegi May 26, 2022

It was May 26, 2021 when we introduced Dr. Amaia Muñoz Lopetegi. Click here for last year’s post where we learned about her, her study plans and how her project would help patients and families affected by AE. In the 2021 AEA Community Seed Grant Final Report, Dr. Munoz-Lopetegi explains the outcomes of her project, […]

Celebrating Partnership: EUROIMMUN Neuroimmunology Summit May 5, 2022

Thank you EUROIMMUN for inviting the AE Alliance family to attend the EUROIMMUN Neuroimmunology Summit. All AE Alliance Clinicians and Support Network members are invited to attend this one-day virtual summit bringing together neurologic medical experts from across the United States. The topics to be discussed include: Updated guidelines for the diagnosis of neuroimmunology conditions […]

Why Research Network Month? A Conversation with Caterri Woodrum & Meg Poe May 4, 2022

The Research Network launched in May, 2020 and resulted in the first AEA Community Seed Grant Program in 2021. This program supports research focused on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of individuals with AE. The program is funded by members, friends and supporters of the AE Alliance Community. Would you like to know the answers […]