Virtual event on
Event will feature GBS experts
The event will feature GBS experts who will provide an overview of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the most common cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis:
Lisa Butler , Executive Director, GBS|CIDP Foundation InternationalHugh Willison , MBBS, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Neurology,University of Glasgow David Cornblath , MD, Professor Emeritus of Neurology,Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Presentations from GBS experts and
- Current treatment landscape and opportunities for new therapies from the patient and clinician perspective
- Targeting C1q in GBS with ANX005,
Annexon's investigational monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit C1q and stop classical complement pathway activation before it starts Annexon's pivotal Phase 3 trial expected to read out in the second quarter of this year- The GBS market opportunity and
Annexon's commercial approach
A live question and answer will follow formal presentations.
About
Lisa Butler first joined the GBS|CIDP Foundation community as the Parent Liaison for parents with children diagnosed with GBS, following her son Stuart’s diagnosis of GBS in 2002. In 2013 Lisa was appointed Executive Director of the Foundation and has since led their mission to ensure that no one faces these rare conditions alone. Lisa brings a wide breadth of experience in managing the Foundation’s strategic relationships, volunteers, patient advocacy programs, and legislative efforts affecting the lives of GBS|CIDP patients. She was recognized by
About
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About Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a severe disease resulting from an autoantibody attack on the peripheral nerves, activating C1q and the classical complement cascade to cause acute peripheral nerve damage. GBS generally occurs post-infection in otherwise healthy persons. The peripheral nerve damage progresses rapidly, causing acute neuromuscular paralysis, and may lead to significant morbidity, disability and mortality.
About
Annexon Biosciences (Nasdaq: ANNX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing a distinct scientific approach to stop C1q and all inflammatory aspects of classical complement pathway activation before it starts. As the only company solely focused on targeting C1q,
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