In this episode, Prav talks to Dr Sophie Binks about genetics and DNA in relation to autoimmune encephalitis. Asking the question 'can genetics play a part in the prevalence of encephalitis?' Sophie is a Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Neurology SpR at Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford. She is also on the Scientific Advisory Panel for Encephalitis International.  Her research focuses on clinical and genetic aspects of autoimmune encephalitis.      If you have been affected by encephalitis and are in need of some support, please visit https://www.encephalitis.info/support  If you would like to stay up to date with our news and events please sign up to our mailing list here: https://www.encephalitis.info/keep-in-touch  Support our work providing help and assistance to families affected by encephalitis by visiting: https://www.encephalitis.info/donate   Follow Encephalitis International: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encephalitisinternational LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encephalitisinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encephalitisinternational