Dr Greta Wood

Dr Greta K Wood is an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Research Fellow for the national COVID-19 Clinical Neuroscience Study.

Her research interests include infection neuroscience, respiratory infection, and digital/AI.

She is a member of the World Health Organisation Neurology and Public Health Global Forum and leads the Global Brain Health Clinical Exchange.

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WEDA Conference - Empowering Hope

A three-day World Encephalitis Day event in Jacksonville, Florida, in February 2024. Brought to you by The World Encephalitis Day Alliance
Baroness Fiona Twycross

Baroness (Fiona) Twycross was appointed to the House of Lords in November 2022. She is Education Spokesperson in the Lords and a Labour Whip.
Predictors and psychological outcomes associated with perceived boundary ambiguity in families affected by acute, non-progressive neurological conditions
CIELO study

Dr Stephen Ray

Clinical Lecturer, Paediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Oxford
Assoc Prof Maarten Titulaer

Co-director Academic Center for Neuro-inflammatory Disorders, Department of Neurology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Professor Frank Leypoldt

Neuroimmunology, Inst. of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Neurology Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
Assist Prof Kiran Thakur

Winifred Mercer Pitkin, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, USA
Professor Carsten Finke

Heisenberg Professor for Cognitive Neurology, Charité Berlin, Dept. of Neurology & Berlin School of Mind and Brain at Humboldt Universität
Dr James Sejvar

Neuroepidemiologist, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr Matteo Gastaldi

Neurologist, Neuroimmunology Research Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
Dr Lance Turtle

Wellcome Fellow, Reader, Honorary Consultant, Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital
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
Dr Thomas Pollak

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

NMDAR antibody encephalitis

NMDAR antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.
Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.
What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.
Guidelines for recovery

No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.
Limbic encephalitis

The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.
Death from encephalitis

Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.
Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

This booklet provides key information about the type of issues that people may have after encephalitis, why rehabilitation/support from professionals and families are important and what options for self-help are available.
West Nile encephalitis

West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.
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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Our Support Service is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis, recovery and rehabilitation or emotional support.