Lectures and seminars Seminar with Dr. Ava Easton, CEO of Encephalitis International
"Encephalitis - a brief history and looking forwards"
Presenter
Dr. Ava Easton, Chief Executive, Encephalitis International
Dr Ava Easton is Chief Executive of Encephalitis International, a researcher and global expert on encephalitis patient outcomes and quality of life.
Ava has published many papers, book chapters, and a book (Life After Encephalitis) on various aspects of encephalitis and its after-effects. She also speaks at conferences and lectures around the world on the condition and its impact for patients and their families. Ava is involved in a number of research studies and trials looking into the diagnosis, management and outcomes of encephalitis and is a Senior Honorary Fellow in the Department of Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Liverpool, UK. Ava is member of the Global Neuro Research Coalition; member of the Steering Committee and Chair of the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) arm of The COVID-Clinical Neuroscience Study (Covid-CNS); Co-Investigator and Chair of the PPI Panel for the Brain Infections/COVID Neuro Global Studies; Co-applicant and member of the Trial Management Group for the Enceph-IG RCT. She is also an Associate Member of the Pandemic Institute; an Ambassador for the European Brain Injury Council; and is a member of the Royal Society of Medicine, the American Academy of Neurology, and the European Academy of Neurology.
Encephalitis International
Encephalitis International is the global non-profit authority on encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) providing support and information to people affected by all types of encephalitis, raising awareness about the condition, and furthering our understanding of encephalitis through promoting, funding and collaborating on research. Everything we do is about increasing global awareness of encephalitis, saving lives, and building better futures. We host the biggest database of people with lived experience, and professionals dedicated to encephalitis diagnosis, treatment and research in the world. Our priorities, direction and activities are guided by the voices of our community.
Our vision
A world without death and disability from encephalitis.
Our mission
Rebuilding futures around the world by saving lives, accelerating awareness and driving research.