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Encephalitis Conference 2025 Bursary Report
10 February 2026
Encephalitis 2025 Conference Last year we were delighted to welcome to Encephalitis Conference three bursary recipients. Read below their feedback and future plans. Isabela Bettu Bini, Brazil “Attending the Conference was an extremely valuable experience, both academically and professionally. As a Brazilian medical student with a strong interest in neurology and infectious diseases, the event […]
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Meet the newest member of our Scientific Advisory Panel
22 January 2026
Dr Aline MB Matos is a neurologist and neuroimmunologist based in São Paulo, Brazil. She completed her fellowship in Neuroimmunology at the University of São Paulo (USP) and is currently a PhD candidate at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, University of São Paulo (IMT-USP). She also conducts clinical research at the Centro de Pesquisas Clínicas […]
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Encephalitis International Participates in Amazon Web Services’ Breaking Barriers Challenge
20 January 2026
Last week, Encephalitis International was thrilled to take part in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Breaking Barriers Challenge 2026 in Manchester, an inspiring three-day event that brought together non-profits, technologists, students, and industry experts to tackle real-world problems using cloud-based technology and AI. For Encephalitis International, the opportunity to collaborate in such an innovative environment […]
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Encephalitis International Vaccine Consensus Statement
19 January 2026
Vaccine and autism Encephalitis International rejects the recent revision to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC)’s webpage suggesting uncertainty about the long-established scientific conclusion that childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Decades of high-quality epidemiologic research — including large population cohort studies and independent meta-analyses involving more than a million children — have found no […]
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Varicella zoster (Chickenpox) vaccines for children start across UK
6 January 2026
Introduction The UK government has announced that children across England will now, for the first time, be offered a free vaccine against varicella zoster (chickenpox) virus (VZV) on the NHS. Encephalitis International is highlighting the importance of protecting against not only chickenpox itself, but also the potentially devastating complication – encephalitis or swelling of the […]
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Encephalitis International Wishes Ambassador George Clarke Good Luck for BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Grand Final!
20 November 2025
George is in the Grand Final of Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday (20/12/2025). It is the biggest night in the ballroom! Our votes matter more than ever this week, so please vote for George and Alexis and let’s all hope that he raises the glitterball!! Shimmy over to the BBC website to cast your votes […]
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Football auction!
6 May 2025
On Friday 9th May, Encephalitis International will be holding a 10-day auction of over 20 football shirts and memorabilia including several items from Premier Leagues teams across England and Scotland. The shirts have been donated by the clubs in response to a request made jointly by Encephalitis International, Huddersfield Town AFC and Peter and Kathy […]
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Encephalitis International is Carbon Neutral!
28 April 2025
We’re delighted to announce that we are now a carbon neutral verified organization and support verified carbon offsetting projects around the world! What does carbon neutral organization mean? An organization is carbon neutral when they calculate their carbon emissions and compensate for what they have produced via carbon offsetting projects. All projects supported are independently […]
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Celebrating 25 years with Dr Ava Easton
24 April 2025
Today marks 25 years since Ava started working for Encephalitis International and what a 25 years it has been! To help celebrate this incredible milestone we thought we should share some of her career highlights and successes (trust us there are many more!) – not in any particular order! Earlier this year the World Health […]
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Encephalitis International Conference 2024
7 March 2025
The 2024 Encephalitis International Conference was held in person and virtually at the Royal College of Physicians from 2nd – 3rd December 2024. The Encephalitis International Conference is a two-day event that is the largest of its kind. In 2024, the conference brought together 515 delegates across 71 countries, virtually and in person, at the […]
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Encephalitis - A Growing Global Threat - Global Policy Launch Event
22 January 2025
Encephalitis – a growing global threat Global Policy Launch Event Wednesday 19th February 2025, 6pm GMT – click the link below to join virtually. Global Policy Launch | Encephalitis International Inspired by a petition signed by 27,678 of you, our encephalitis community, from 128 countries to “Show the World Health Organization that encephalitis matters” in […]
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David Brown 1952-2024
11 December 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor David W G Brown, MBBS MSc FRCPath FFPH. An internationally renowned public health virologist, David served with distinction as director of the Health Protection Agency’s Virus Reference Department from 2004 until his retirement in 2012, and a visiting professor at LSHTM. After training […]
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Encephalitis International and PPI (Patient & Public Involvement)
5 December 2024
What is PPI? PPI stands for Patient and Public Involvement in research. It describes how patients and the public can participate in medical research. It is important that, where possible, patients and the public have the opportunity to be involved in all stages of research. PPI can include: sharing lived experience of encephalitis, as a […]
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Encephalitis International is PIF TICK accredited
21 October 2024
Encephalitis International is proud to be accredited with the PIF TICK. What is PIF TICK? PIF TICK is a UK quality mark for reliable health information. Encephalitis International has received this accreditation from the Patient Information Forum (PIF), which means our health information is trustworthy. Why is it important? The PIF TICK accreditation helps people […]
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We are closing our X account
16 September 2024
Our account on X, formerly known as Twitter, has been a source of connection and information for our members and wider community for many years. However, after an internal review, we have decided to close it. At Encephalitis International, we aim for everyone to be respected for who they are. Everyone deserves to feel supported […]
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Abi Burton
1 August 2024
From Olympian to Encephalitis to Olympian again! Introduction Encephalitis International is thrilled to hear one of our Ambassadors, Abi Burton, is set to join this year’s Olympics in Paris! But the journey to get here was far from an easy one. Born for greatness Abi Burton’s journey is one of remarkable resilience and transformation. Born […]
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Rebecca Adlington
1 August 2024
Introduction Encephalitis International are enjoying watching our Ambassador Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington share her expertise at the Paris 2024 Olympics! This summer, Rebecca is hosting the Swimming coverage live in Paris and who better for the role? A personal connection The swimming sports star, who won two gold medals at the 2008 Beijing […]
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Encephalitis International gains PIF TICK accreditation to become a ‘trusted information creator’
11 January 2024
Encephalitis International has been awarded the PIF TICK – the UK’s only assessed quality mark for print and online health and care information. To become a ‘trusted information creator’, Encephalitis International had to undergo an assessment showing it met 10 key criteria. This means you can be assured that what you are reading, watching or […]
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Our new global vision
14 December 2023
In our final episode of 2023, Dr Ava Easton, host of The Encephalitis Podcast, recently sat down with Phillippa Chapman, our Deputy Chief Executive, and Bella Bardswell, co-founder of Stellafai, to talk about the decision to change our name to Encephalitis International, the reasons and thinking behind the strategic evolution, and what comes next as […]
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Unveiling the Global Vision of Encephalitis International
11 December 2023
After extensive collaboration with our key stakeholders, we are thrilled to unveil a significant chapter in our journey. We have renamed our non-profit organisation to Encephalitis International; a strategic evolution that mirrors our renewed commitment to saving lives on a global scale. Understanding the Urgency The emergence of new pathogens, or existent pathogens in […]
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Prestigious lectureship for Dr Benedict Michael
23 November 2023
Congratulations to Dr Benedict Michael – the Vice Chair of our Scientific Advisory Panel – who has been awarded the 2022 Royal College of Physicians Linacre Lectureship for his work on the neurological complications of COVID-19. The Linacre lecture was established by the Royal College of Physicians in 1990 and named after its first president, Dr Thomas […]
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Japanese encephalitis in Australia (March 2022)
23 November 2023
Health authorities in Australia are on high alert after Japanese encephalitis was detected in the country’s eastern and southern states. There have been several confirmed cases of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) along the eastern seaboard and the death and hospitalisation of several South Australians. Encephalitis International is now encouraging Australians to take precautions against Japanese […]
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Twitter art exhibit: an interview with Susannah Cahalan
23 November 2023
Susannah Cahalan, author of Brain on Fire, chats to her fellow Encephalitis International Ambassador Mathew Bose about the Twitter Art Exhibit, her pet dog, Gus, and how the drawing of a clock helped a doctor diagnose her with autoimmune encephalitis. This is a fun interview between two friends. Enjoy! WHAT IS THE TWITTER ART EXHIBIT? […]
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Tick-borne encephalitis found in England
23 November 2023
A new health report published by the UK Government says Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) has now been detected in multiple places across England since 2019. A joint report by the UKHSA and DEFRA said there have been 3 cases of probable or confirmed tick-borne encephalitis acquired in England since 2019, including one linked to the Yorkshire area in […]
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