Events

Join Us for an In-Person Autoimmune Encephalitis Day September 9, 2024

The AE Alliance is excited to partner with the University Hospitals Neurological Institute, Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy/SREAT & Seronegative Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance (HESA) and Encephalitis411 to present and in-person AE Day: “Strides in Autoimmune Encephalitis.” This assembly is an all-day event focusing on pediatric and adult autoimmune encephalitis (AE) for clinicians, caregivers, and the survivors impacted. We […]

Florence Forth Virtual: A How To From The Experts! #3 February 8, 2022

Thank you Lisa and Jackie for sharing your 2021 Florence Forth Virtual experiences on social media after the event and for providing expert tips for this year. What makes someone an expert? They’ve done it! The Florence Forth Virtual Event is an opportunity for you to get involved, celebrate your heroes, raise funds and awareness […]

AEA sponsors Boston meeting on future of autoimmune neurology with ~70 medical professionals May 9, 2017

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 […]

Join 1600 others for Florence Forth Race and Family Lunch on March 4, 2017 February 23, 2017

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 […]

Luncheon for patients with autoimmune encephalitis and their families draws 150 people from U.S. and Canada March 24, 2016

Over 150 patients and family members affected by autoimmune encephalitis gathered in Durham, NC, for a luncheon on March 5. Known simply as the “Family Lunch” the event is a chance to meet others affected by autoimmune encephalitis, laugh, celebrate, remember those lost to the disease, and share stories both privately and publicly. Having grown in […]

Race connects nearly 2000 people in supporting autoimmune encephalitis victims around the globe March 9, 2016

Nearly 2000 runners, walkers, family members, volunteers, and supporters of all ages came out on Saturday to participate in the 4th annual Florence Forth Road Race to benefit the Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance. Held in Durham, North Carolina, participants traveled from as far away as Germany, Colorado, Canada, Nebraska, Indiana, and California to be a part of […]

Happy 3rd birthday to the AE Alliance! December 17, 2015

The AE Alliance turns 3 years old today!  Three years ago on this date, 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 […]

Dr. Russell Dale discusses Autoantibodies in Childhood Encephalitis June 24, 2014

Dr. Russell Dale Associate Professor, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, Sydney Medical School; Consultant Neurologist, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead The Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance hosted a series of Autoimmune Encephalitis awareness events at Duke University Medical Center, March 26 and 27, 2014.  International experts participated in grand rounds, lectures and panel discussions.  All of the educational videos […]

Dr. Sarosh Irana discusses Faciobrachial Dystonic Seizures: clinico-serological correlations June 24, 2014

Dr. Sarosh Irani Associate Professor, Division of Clinical Neurology; Principal Investigator, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences The Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance hosted a series of Autoimmune Encephalitis awareness events at Duke University Medical Center, March 26 and 27, 2014.  International experts participated in grand rounds, lectures and panel discussions.  All of the educational videos from the events can be […]

VIDEO: “Autoimmune Encephalopathies: The widening spectrum” June 24, 2014

Dr. Angela Vincent Emeritus Professor of Neuroimmunology, Division of Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford The Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance hosted a series of Autoimmune Encephalitis awareness events at Duke University Medical Center, March 26 and 27, 2014.  International experts participated in grand rounds, lectures and panel discussions.  All of the educational videos from the events can be viewed on […]