Mark your calendars!
We are delighted to announce that the 16th GBS|CIDP International Patient Symposium will be held October 1-3, 2020 at the Hilton Mark Alexandria, Virginia! Stay tuned for more details and information in 2019, and beyond.
We are delighted to announce that the 16th GBS|CIDP International Patient Symposium will be held October 1-3, 2020 at the Hilton Mark Alexandria, Virginia! Stay tuned for more details and information in 2019, and beyond.
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.
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.
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!
Dates: October 31st – November 2nd, 2014
Location: Walt Disney World Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Keep watching this site for updates. More information on registration in the spring of 2014