Autoimmune Encephalitis

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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

May is AEA Research Network Month: What is it? May 2, 2022

AEA Research Network Month is when the AE Alliance focuses on research funding, collaborations and AE research awareness. What’s our goal? Raise funds for the 2023 Seed Grant Program. Provide you, the AEA Community a strong understanding of the huge importance of research and AE. What can you expect during May 2022? A better understanding […]

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 […]

AE Alliance Appoints Interim Executive Director February 15, 2018

The Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance is delighted to announce the hiring of Elisabeth Wharton as Interim Executive Director where she will focus on the creation and implementation of policies and procedures essential to the next steps we hope to take as an organization. “The Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance already has a foundation of relationships with key entities […]

Join your AE Community on March 3rd! February 8, 2018

Come join your AE community at the annual Florence Forth Road Race and AE Family Lunch on March 3, 2018 in Durham, NC. It’s a chance for AE survivors to join together and share stories.  The center piece of the weekend is a walk/run on Saturday morning called Florence Forth. Then after the walk/run is […]