4th and 5th December 2023

Royal College of Physicians, London and virtually

(all presentations can be viewed on-demand for 60 days after the Conference)

                                                      Please email [email protected] for any information.

ENCEPHALITIS 2023 is an excellent forum for physicians, scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to exchange ideas, knowledge and clinical experience relating to encephalitis.

It will take place over two days with Satellite Meetings on 4th December, 1.30-5.30 pm in-person and virtual and the Conference on 5th December, 8.00 am - 6.00 pm, in-person and virtual.

You can join us in-person at the Royal College of Physicians, London, or virtually, via the online Conference Platform.

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FREE PLACES: We have a limited number of free places for medical and healthcare professionals from low-to-middle income countries to attend the Conference. Please select LMIC Attendance in-person/virtual tickets when registering

Please see the past years Conference's reports, programme and videos for more information on what to expect from our events.

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ENCEPHALITIS 2023 OVERVIEW

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 2023

Dr James Sejvar, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

“Epidemiological Adventures in Encephalitis”

Dr Tarun Dua, World Health Organization (WHO)

“Intersectoral Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders”

GUEST SPEAKER 2023

Dr Sukhvir Wright, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University  

“Paediatric Autoimmune Encephalitides”

Prof Tom Solomon CBE, The Pandemic Institute; NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections; University of Liverpool, UK

"The Role of Dexamethasone in Herpes Encephalitis; a Crystal Clear Answer"

DEBATE 2023

"This house believes that too much time and money is being spent identifying new antibodies in autoimmune encephalitis.”

Chair: Dr Thomas Pollak, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience,  King’s College London, UK

For: Dr Sophie Binks, Oxford Autoimmune Neurology Group, UK

Against: Prof Dr Harald Prüss, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) Berlin,    Germany

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NEW FOR THIS YEAR 

Breakfast Meeting: ‘Basic clinical introduction to infectious and autoimmune encephalitis.’

Speakers: Prof Sarosh Irani, Oxford Autoimmune Neurology Group, UK

               Prof Benedict Michael, University of Liverpool, UK

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SATELLITE MEETINGS 

4th December 1.30-5.00 pm

(included with your Conference ticket-places are limited for in-person attendance, book early to avoid disappointment)

• How To Get Your Grant or Fellowship
• Data Blitz Poster Presentation

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Accommodation

We have a limited number of rooms at special rates (£155/185 prpn+vat inc breakfast) reserved at Fitzrovia Hotel which is 10 minutes walking distance from the venue.

Delegates can contact the hotel directly ([email protected]) to book. Must quote reference –  021223TH1