Now Accepting Applications for 2020 Research Grants
As part of the GBS|CIDP Foundation International’s mission to provide education and support research, we offer research grants to qualified applicants.
Welcome to Fall Advocacy
Congressional Recess officially ended on September 9th, and the Northeast is already seeing leaves fall from the trees (no color change, yet). Now that Washington, D.C. is back to being fully operational, we have a lot of great things to report on! Check out our highlights below, and stay up to date with all things…
New Research Grant Announced: Exploring possible role of TGR5 and FXR in autoimmune neuropathy
Please join us in congratulating, 2019 GBS|CIDP 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…
Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain, Consider the Alternatives
Evidence for nutritional interventions, exercise, supplements, acupuncture, and mindfulness-based practices in the treatment of neuropathic pain is encouraging.
August Update on Advocacy
By Chelsey Fix Advocacy at Home, Current Cosponsors, and State of the States August heat is baking creativity here at the Foundation, which means that I’ve been looking towards the future and thinking about how we can continue to advocate together on all issues that matter to the GBS|CIDP Patient Community. But before we go…
Announcing 2019 GBS|CIDP Research Grant Awardee, Ruth Huizinga, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Immunology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Please join us in congratulating, 2019 GBS|CIDP 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
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…
RDO Equipment Co. Builds Walk & Roll Team in Twin Cities
Friends, families, neighbors, and co-workers are joining the “Walk & Roll for Research” excitement like never before!
Please join us in Congratulating 2019 GBS|CIDP Foundation Research Grant Recipient, Dr. Eduardo Nobile-Orazio
The 2019 GBS|CIDP Foundation Research Grant Recipient is Dr. Eduardo Nobile-Orazio, Associate Professor of Neurology, at Milan University, and Chair of the Neuromuscular and Neuroimmunology Service at Humanitas Clinical and Research Institute in Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
3 Ways to Advocate during August Advocacy Month
Goal To encourage GBS|CIDP community members to participate in a meeting with the federal Representatives and Senators in their local “home” offices to Raise awareness of GBS, CIDP, and variants Ask for support of HR 2905 They’re Comin’ Home! Get involved in Advocacy this August when your Representative and Senators are in their HOME town!…
Progress in diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy
Published in The Lancet, May 7, 2019 Co-authored by Carina Bunschoten, Bart C Jacobs, Peter U K Van den Bergh, David R. Cornblath, Pieter A van Doorn
How A Bill Becomes A Law (in the US)
By Chelsey Fix, Advocacy Manager It’s been over 20 years since Schoolhouse Rock released its last video, which makes me think that we all need a refresher on the process by which a bill becomes a law! As a throwback, enjoy everyone’s favorite Schoolhouse Rock civics lesson by clicking here. As a recap, that I…
Breathe
Our breath sustains us. It not only supplies our cells with life-giving oxygen; the mechanical act of breathing itself is intimately connected to our body’s basic physiology. With every breath in our heart rate increases and with every breath out it slows.
Mindful Breathing Exercises
Breath, well-being and energy are intrinsically connected. Mindful breathing can be performed anywhere and anytime. It’s all about bringing yourself to the present moment and focusing on a slower deeper belly breath.
We Have The Best Advocates!
By Chelsey Fix, Advocacy Manager This May, the GBS|CIDP community took Awareness Month to a whole new level! Patients and caregivers were encouraged to be their own best advocate by joining a congressional letter writing campaign (perhaps you read about it on our lively social media channels?!). As the last day of GBS|CIDP awareness month…