Foundation News

New Research Grant Announced: Exploring possible role of TGR5 and FXR in autoimmune neuropathy

Posted on August 26, 2019

Please join us in congratulating, 2019 GBS|CIPD Research Grant Recipient, Betty Soliven, MD for her study: Exploring the possible role of TGR5 and FXR in autoimmune neuropathy Betty Soliven, MD is a Professor and the Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs of the Department of Neurology at the University of Chicago Synopsis There is increasing evidence…

Your Donations in Action

Posted on August 19, 2019

Findings of 2016 GBS|CIDP Research Grant Support Article Published by EAN: Risk factors for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP): antecedent events, lifestyle and dietary habits. Data from the Italian CIDP Database

Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain, Consider the Alternatives

Posted on August 19, 2019

Evidence for nutritional interventions, exercise, supplements, acupuncture, and mindfulness-based practices in the treatment of neuropathic pain is encouraging.

Announcing 2019 GBS|CIDP Research Grant Awardee, Ruth Huizinga, PhD, Assistant professor, Department of Immunology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Posted on August 2, 2019

Please join us in congratulating, 2019 GBS|CIPD Research Grant Recipient, Ruth Huizinga, PhD, Assistant professor, Department of Immunology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Project Title: Identification and characterization of circulating plasmablasts that produce anti-ganglioside antibodies in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Synopsis: Antibodies (Abs) to gangliosides play a key role in the pathogenesis…

Chief Financial Officer, Camille Yee, Retires after 28 Years of Service to the GBS|CIDP Foundation International

Posted on July 29, 2019

This week brings a mix of emotions to the Foundation as we say goodbye to our dear friend, co-worker, and longtime member of the GBS|CIDP family, Camille Yee. After 28 years of outstanding service, Camille, a recent new grandmother, has decided to retire from her position as Chief Financial Officer of the GBS|CIDP Foundation so…