Become a Center of Excellence

Four institutions have recently been accepted as Centers of Excellence in Rare Neuroimmune Disorders (CERNDs): Antwerp University Hospital, Emory University School of Medicine/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and University of California San Diego/Rady Children’s Hospital!

SRNA extends our congratulations and gratitude to these centers, and we look forward to our growing partnerships through the CERND program.

Would you like your center to become an SRNA Center of Excellence in Rare Neuroimmune Disorders? You can learn more about the program and application on our website here.

Centers that receive a CERND designation will enjoy a range of benefits that include both recognition and collaboration. Centers will be listed on our website, publications, and materials as a Center of Excellence, and providers will be featured within SRNA’s Medical Professional Network. Centers can also request and receive PDFs and hard copies of patient resource materials directly from SRNA, ensuring valuable information is readily available to patients and their families. Additionally, clinicians from CERNDs will have the opportunity to be featured in our educational initiatives. This includes participation in educational podcasts like Ask the Expert and Community Meets Clinic, as well as engagement in events like the Rare Neuroimmune Disorders Symposium. Each center will also have the chance to apply for funding through SRNA and can seek designation as a James T. Lubin Fellowship site, opening up further avenues for support. Finally, a designated seal will be provided for use on each center’s publications and website, signifying the center’s status as a recognized CERND. You can apply to become a CERND here.