Free Community Nervous System Autoimmune Disease Symposium
Sat, Feb 20
|OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Open to patients, caregivers, family members, students, and community members. A light breakfast will be available and every guest will leave with lunch. Registration is required.
Time & Location
Feb 20, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 4485 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
About the event
Autoimmune diseases of the nervous system occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. This can cause inflammation and interfere with the nervous system’s ability to control movement, sensation, thinking, memory, and other essential functions. Examples include multiple sclerosis, autoimmune encephalitis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Although the exact causes are not fully understood, genetics, environmental factors, and infections may contribute to their development. Symptoms vary widely, but advances in diagnosis and treatment are helping many individuals manage their conditions, reduce complications, and improve their quality of life.
What is Autoimmune Disease?
Getting the Right Diagnosis
Living with Autoimmune Disease
Genetic Factors in Autoimmune Disease