Join Us! November 1-3 2018! Symposium 2018 will feature a wide array of presentations and workshops led by our best medical professionals, and will offer a unique opportunity for those affected by GBS, CIDP, and variants to meet with other patients and families from around the world.

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Richard A. Lewis, MD

Please join us in welcoming our 2018 Symposium Keynote Speaker, Richard A. Lewis, MD, Professor of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Lewis’ research interests include electrodiagnostic findings in demyelinating neuropathies—both acquired and inherited. As a leader in the GBS|CIDP community, he has participated in numerous patient support meetings and conferences and is on the GBS|CIDP Foundation’s International Global Medical Advisory Board, Peripheral Nerve Society and Board of Directors of the Inflammatory Neuropathy Consortium.

Michael Coleman

We are also delighted to announce that actor, patient activist and GBS survivor, Michael Colemen will also be presenting a keynote speech at the 2018 Symposia. Michael shared his inspiring patient journey from overwhelming fear to a declaration of lifelong happiness, with the GBS|CIDP community in 2017. Today we share his story to remind you of this incredible journey, and ask that join us in welcoming Michael to the 2018 Patient Symposium team!

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