Enjoy this quick snapshot of some of our research achievements from the past 30 years:

We funded the first study to investigate the after-effects and social consequences of encephalitis.

We funded and supported six PhD studies.

We funded eight seed projects.

We were involved in the first randomised control trial (RCT) in herpes simplex virus encephalitis (HSVE) in more than 40 years (DexEnceph study).

We supported the ENCEPHUK study which looked into the outcomes and clinical predictors of encephalitis.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were involved in some of the biggest international studies on COVID-19: COVID-CNS and COVID NeuroGlobal.

We established the annual go-to Encephalitis Conferences (406 participants from 55 countries in 2022).

We organised three masterclass webinars.

We supported neurology training and provided equipment in two low and middle income countries (LMIC).

We awarded 10 bursaries to professionals from LMIC to attend the Encephalitis Conference in the UK and three bursaries to professionals from the UK to further their professional development abroad.

We awarded the 10th Anniversary Research Prize.

We supported the patient participation involvement (PPI) in more than 10 research studies.

We helped find participants for more than 100 research projects.

We contributed to the publication of over 85 articles in scientific journals, two books and six book chapters.

We published nine research summaries and 10 newsletters for professionals.

We have over 2,300 professional members.

We have 24 members from all over the world on our Scientific Advisory Panel.

Since 2018, we have spent £423,142 on research.

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June is Encephalitis Research Month.

And to celebrate, The Big Give is offering to DOUBLE every donation we receive this month - so for every £1 that is donated, we will receive another £1 on top.

Any money raised will go towards our Encephalitis Research Month appeal and projects which support researchers around the world.

If you would like to double your donation to the Encephalitis Society, visit the Big Give website.

Double your Donation