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  1. About us
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Our Scientific Advisory Panel

An expert Scientific Advisory Panel provides The Society with expert professional resources.

Members of the panel include highly regarded experts from neurological, neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric, neuro-immunological, paediatric, therapeutic and other relevant fields.

The panel meets annually to exchange information and progress research initiatives. Members also assist with enquiries of a clinical nature. 

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Assist Prof Kiran Thakur

Assist Prof Kiran Thakur

Winifred Mercer Pitkin, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, USA Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 13th February, 2023

Author: Andrew Pitt

Assist Prof Omar Siddiqi

Assist Prof Omar Siddiqi

Director Global Neurology Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Visiting Lecturer, University of Zambia School of Medicine Read more

Published: 17th May, 2019

Updated: 13th February, 2023

Author: Andrew Pitt

Assoc Prof Maarten Titulaer

Assoc Prof Maarten Titulaer

Co-director Academic Center for Neuro-inflammatory Disorders, Department of Neurology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands Read more

Published: 13th February, 2023

Author: Alina Ellerington

Dr Arleta Starza-Smith

Dr Arleta Starza-Smith

Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist, Director of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 16th December, 2019

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Ava Easton

Dr Ava Easton

Chief Executive, Encephalitis Society; Honorary Fellow, University of Liverpool Read more

Published: 21st June, 2017

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Bonnie-Kate Dewar

Dr Bonnie-Kate Dewar

Clinical Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Services Limited Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 6th September, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr James Sejvar

Dr James Sejvar

Neuroepidemiologist, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2022

Updated: 13th February, 2023

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Jessica Fish

Dr Jessica Fish

Clinical Neuropsychologist and Lecturer Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow Wolfson Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, St George’s Hospital Read more

Published: 27th February, 2019

Updated: 14th September, 2020

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Lance Turtle

Dr Lance Turtle

Wellcome Fellow, Reader, Honorary Consultant, Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital Read more

Published: 24th July, 2019

Updated: 13th February, 2023

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Matteo Gastaldi

Dr Matteo Gastaldi

Neurologist, Neuroimmunology Research Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy Read more

Published: 12th December, 2022

Updated: 13th February, 2023

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Michel Toledano

Dr Michel Toledano

Neurology Specialist at Department of Neurology, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2018

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Nicholas Davies - Chair of the Scientific Advisory Panel

Dr Nicholas Davies - Chair of the Scientific Advisory Panel

Consultant Neurologist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 16th December, 2019

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Nick Makwana

Dr Nick Makwana

Consultant Paediatrician, Accredited Paediatric Allergist, Department of Child Health, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2018

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Rachel Kneen

Dr Rachel Kneen

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Associate member of the Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2018

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Steven White

Dr Steven White

Consultant Neurophysiologist, Cromwell Hospital, London Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 16th December, 2019

Author: Andrew Pitt

Dr Thomas Pollak

Dr Thomas Pollak

NIHR Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London Read more

Published: 10th March, 2019

Updated: 8th April, 2020

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Angela Vincent

Professor Angela Vincent

Emeritus Professor of Neuroimmunology, University of Oxford; Emeritus Fellow of Somerville College Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2018

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Arun Venkatesan

Professor Arun Venkatesan

Professor, John Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, Johns Hopkins Encephalitis Centre, USA Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 19th October, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Benedict Michael - Vice Chair of the Scientific Advisory Panel

Professor Benedict Michael - Vice Chair of the Scientific Advisory Panel

Reader and MRC Clinician Scientist, NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections; Honorary Consultant Neurologist, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust; Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 30th August, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Carsten Finke

Professor Carsten Finke

Heisenberg Professor for Cognitive Neurology, Charité Berlin, Dept. of Neurology & Berlin School of Mind and Brain at Humboldt Universität Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 23rd January, 2023

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Frank Leypoldt

Professor Frank Leypoldt

Neuroimmunology, Inst. of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Neurology Kiel University, Kiel, Germany Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Peter Kennedy CBE

Professor Peter Kennedy CBE

Honorary Professor and Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 16th September, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Sarosh R Irani

Professor Sarosh R Irani

Professor of Autoimmune Neurology Head, Oxford Autoimmune Neurology Group Honorary Consultant Neurologist Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Tom Solomon CBE - President

Professor Tom Solomon CBE - President

Director, The Pandemic Institute, Liverpool; Vice President (International), Academy of Medical Sciences; Director, NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections; Chair, Neurological Science, University of Liverpool; Honorary Consultant Neurologist, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 19th December, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

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  • Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

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    Emotional and behavioural changes

    Following encephalitis, some people may experience emotional and behavioural changes including low mood, increased anxiety, depression, mood swings, frustration, aggression, impulsivity, disinhibition, and/or poor emotional regulation.

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    Get support

    Our Support Service is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis, recovery and rehabilitation or emotional support.

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