Advocating for those impacted by PANDAS/PANS/AE through research, education, advocacy, and awareness programs.

Menlo Park, CA
Joined February 2011
CLINICIANS & RESEARCHERS! Join Dr. Dritan Agalliu for an in-depth scientific & medical discussion on breaking PANDAS/PANS research! The free webinar will take place on 6/29 at 6pm ET. bit.ly/dragalliuwebinar
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Learn about the mechanisms & inflammatory cytokines found in PANDAS PANS. June 29th we will have a second webinar for researchers & clinicians. Sign at pandasnetwork.org/events
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We are happy to share with you the exciting news that Congress has taken action on PANS/PANDAS! BIDEN has signed into law the 2023 omnibus appropriations bill which is another step forward towards our goal of significantly growing federal funding for NIH research
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This is a precious child from the UK with periorbital cellulitis from Strep. 💔 Group A strep causes ear infections (otitis media), limb blackening (necrotizing fasciitis) and more. IT IS WHY WE SWAB & We do Research! GROUP A strep is dangerous. Photo courtesy @Hopesaxons
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Next month on October 9 is National #PANDASPANSAwarenessDay. Every contribution toward our mission of raising awareness about the impact of this disorder is invaluable. Learn about how you can help make a difference in your community: pandasnetwork.org/donate/
Why do many children recover from strep infections easily, while others contract PANDAS as a result? A new study hopes to answer this question by finding the genetic basis of the PANDAS immune system’s abnormal reaction to strep bacteria. Learn more: pandasnetwork.org/pandas-fam…
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Flexibility and communication are key to creating a trusting environment for parents and teachers to have productive conversations. Whether you’re an educator or a parent, find advice on how to address the challenges of #PANDAS and #PANS in the classroom: pandasnetwork.org/top-two-ch…
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Research studies have found extensive evidence that self-antibodies circulate in the blood of #PANDAS/PANS patients and attack healthy nerve cells. Learn about the latest immunological research on our website: pandasnetwork.org/research/i…
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If your child is suffering from #PANDAS/PANS they should also be evaluated by a psychiatrist for OCD, eating disorders, mood dysregulation, tics, anxiety and more. Learn about the latest psychiatric research on PANDAS/PANS here: pandasnetwork.org/research/p…
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Did you know that proven connections between Sydenham chorea and #PANDAS exist? If your child is experiencing PANDAS symptoms, make sure they are also getting tested for neurological disorders to get the most accurate diagnosis. Read more here: pandasnetwork.org/new-resear…
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