- GBS and CIDP 101
Join us for a refresher in the basics for GBS and CIDP; we will cover the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outcomes for both conditions through a conversation with Dr. Ken Gorson, a former chair of the Foundation’s Global Medical Advisory Board. This webinar will be for educational purposes only and will not be troubleshooting individual…
- Ask The Experts: MMN Awareness Month Special
In recognition of February as MMN Awareness Month, join us for an MMN Ask the Experts webinar focused on Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN). This session will provide an overview of MMN, including diagnosis, treatment options, and emerging research. Featured speakers include Dr. Chafic Karam, neurologist and member of the Foundation’s Global Medical Advisory Board, and…
- Review Of Treatment Landscape
Join us for an in-depth review of the current treatment landscape for GBS,CIDP, and MMN with Dr. Jeffrey Allen, Neurologist and Chairman of the GBS|CIDP Foundation International Global Medical Advisory Board. This session will explore established therapies, emerging treatment options, and the latest advances in clinical research. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how…
- A Conversation With A Neuromuscular Nurse
Behind every treatment plan is a nurse who will listen, support, and walk beside patients through each stage of their journey. In this webinar, Hannah Smith, a neuromuscular nurse at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation in London, United Kingdom with experience in administering IVIG, SCIG, and other immunotherapy treatments, will share what it’s really like…
- Symposium Recap With Neuromuscular Fellow
Missed the biennial GBS|CIDP Foundation International Symposium? You can still catch up through this engaging conversation with Dr. Aaron Zelikovich, who recently completed his fellowship in neuromuscular disease. In this candid recap, he revisits key lessons from the symposium, highlights his favorite moments, and offers reflections on his own journey from fellow to neuromuscular attending.
- Speaker Series, A Conversation With A Physical Therapist For GBS,CIDP And MMN
In this episode, we focus on the role of physical therapy (PT) in the recovery and long-term management of Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN), and related variants. The discussion explores how PT supports patients across different stages of care—fromstabilization in acute settings to restoring independence and fine-tuning…
- Speaker Series, Immune Overdrive; Understanding Overlaps Between GBS, CIDP, MMN, and Other Autoimmune Disorders
In this episode, we explore the complex journey of living with GBS, CIDP, or MMN alongside other autoimmune conditions. In our Speaker Series webinar featuring Dr. Maureen Su, she breaks down how the immune system functions, what happens when it goes off track, and why some individuals develop multiple autoimmune diagnoses. Dr. Su also shares…
- Speaker Series, Mental Health and Integrated Care for the GBS|CIDP Community
Living with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN), or related conditions can take a toll on both physical and mental well-being. While treatment often focuses on managing neurological symptoms, the impact on mental health is equally important. Join us for this insightful webinar exploring the connection between neurological conditions…
- Aging and Guillain-Barré syndrome: Understanding Typical Aging vs. Residual Effects of GBS
Speaker Series Summary Episode 18: In this episode of our Speaker Series, we dive into what a person might feel as a result of GBS residuals and what that person might feel is normal aging, how to tell the difference, and what to do about these symptoms with University of Pennsylvania neurologist Dr. Chafic Karam….
- Speaker Series Webinar: “Living Well with MMN #MMNAwarenessMonth”
Speaker Series – Episode 16 Summary In honor of MMN Awareness Month, we talked with Dr. Tom Harbo, a neurologist, Pam Stoikopoulos, an MMN patient, Chrissie Jenkins, a Licensed Social Worker and a member of our Board of Directors, and Richard Sperry, a MMN patients and the Foundation’s Chief Strategy Officer. Relevant Resources Centers of…
