CBJ Foundation

Overtaking Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that causes blindness and paralysis.

[The Sumaira Foundation @TheSumairaFDN]

Survey Finds People with #NMOSD Are Hopeful, Despite Obstacles Around Diagnosis, Treatment, Quality of Life

Great work and an insightful study, @HealthUnion

https://t.co/prwAFFqT0w

[The Sumaira Foundation @TheSumairaFDN]

You're invited to attend our next live webinar/Q&A - "The Financial Consequences of Having a Chronic Disease" feat. Thomas Stewart (an SSDI lawyer + PA in neuroimmunology).

To register: https://t.co/kGZhJiZDV2

[The Sumaira Foundation @TheSumairaFDN]

TSF è lieta di accogliere la Dr.ssa @SaraMariottoMD, neurologa presso AOUI Verona, come primo membro italiano del comitato consultivo medico della TSF.

Insieme, illumineremo l'oscurità di #NMOSD/#MOGAD in Italia 🇮🇹

https://t.co/7xFaRjintQ

[Aaron Boster MD @AaronBosterMD]

Immune System Lecture from an Immunology Doctor https://t.co/44HfUN154m

[The Sumaira Foundation @TheSumairaFDN]

#FOA | TSF is awarding $25,000 research grants for #NMOSD + #MOGAD 🧠👀🔬

2022 marks the first year we're extending the invitation to international applicants 🌎🌏🌍

Submit your proposals by 9/15:
https://t.co/KYwMl7cqsC

#NeuroTwitter #spreadtheword #neuromyelitisoptica

[CBJ Foundation @cbjvnmo]

Hot take from Hans Lassman at virtual #mysterysolvedproject on EBV & MS: #MOGAD is human version of EAE (mouse model of MS), where CD4 T cells play strong role in both

[CBJ Foundation @cbjvnmo]

We can fund FOUR more!!! Please submit how you would use funds to add to the #wellness in your life with a severe #autoimmunedisease 🤗

[Dr. Brandon Beaber @Brandon_Beaber]

A very nice review of Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) [a rare autoimmune disease of the nervous system] by @EliaSechi @EoinFlanagan14 @Lauz_Caccia https://t.co/4EqiRCtm6W

[Rachel Horne @RachelHorne19]

MS diets
The US Dept of Defence has awarded $3.9 million to U of Alabama to study the impact of a low calorie/low-glycemic diet on ppl with MS.
The sample group is 100 (not small) - & full body MRI's, routine bloodwork & clinical assessments to be used.
https://t.co/iTFH4q2b0m

[CBJ Foundation @cbjvnmo]

7 years later and still need to shine more light on the power and wonder of #astrocytes !!

[CBJ Foundation @cbjvnmo]

AQP4 = aquaporin4, water channel protein on astrocytes. NMO attacks AQP4 and thus damages astrocytes, which are important nerve cells!

[CBJ Foundation @cbjvnmo]

Living with a severe #autoimmune disease? Tell us how you would use CBJF Cares & Shares funding support to pursue a healthy habit! Submit at https://t.co/DL3WnjUUyV #NMOSD #MOGAD #MultipleSclerosis @AaronBosterMD @guthyjacksonfdn @drbarrysinger @Brandon_Beaber

[CBJ Foundation @cbjvnmo]

Living with a severe #autoimmune disease? Tell us how you would use CBJF Cares & Shares funding support to pursue a healthy habit! Submit at https://t.co/DL3WnjUUyV #NMOSD #MOGAD #MultipleSclerosis @MRenselMD @DrJNicholas @TheSumairaFDN @wearesrna

[Barry Singer MD 🧠 @drbarrysinger]

Moderna has developed a new mRNA bivalent vaccine for #COVID19 that also works well for omicron variants. Hopefully available late summer. @AaronBosterMD @Brandon_Beaber @DocforMS @napolineuro @KlausSchmierer https://t.co/3PBio2GFt2

[The Sumaira Foundation @TheSumairaFDN]

Role of Race, Income in #OpticNeuritis in Patients With #NMOSD or #MOGAD

https://t.co/TSfHuitXfU

[SRNA @wearesrna]

We at SRNA have decided to make the month of June “Transverse Myelitis Awareness Month.” We will be sharing stories, resources, facts, and helpful tips during the entire month of June. Join us and help spread information about TM and share our posts on social media!

[Jacqueline Nicholas MD MPH @DrJNicholas]

Great talk by Dr. Weinshenker on key differences in new vs. old #NMOSD treatments. #CMSC2022 @wearesrna @TheSumairaFDN @cbjvnmo

[CBJ Foundation @cbjvnmo]

Cheers to the 2022 CBJF Cares & Shares☀️We want to support healthy & quality of life-enhancing habits! We’ll continue to sponsor last year’s recipients AND 8 MORE in w/$500. Submit your entry by 8/1 for a chance to be sponsored at https://t.co/DL3WnjUUyV

[CWRU School of Medicine @CWRUSOM]

Since 1843, @cwru School of Medicine has been at the forefront of medical education and the largest biomedical research institution in Ohio.

Learn more about our rich and storied history, how our story begins and where we are today.

https://t.co/U4IMbxTJ6Q

[Mary Rensel MD FAAN ABIHM @MRenselMD]

⁦@ClevelandClinic⁩ neurologists in DC to advocate for our pediatric and adult 🧠 patients, 🥵 topics- telehealth, prior authorization and workforce!! ⁦@WNGtweets⁩ ⁦@CleClinicMD⁩ ⁦@AANMember⁩ #noh22