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SPEAKER: Gilian Crowther MA (Oxon), FBANT, mANP, mNNA, CNHC reg.
TITLE: The Links Between Autoimmunity and Infections: Part 2
DATE: Tuesday 8th September 2026
TIME: 19:00 BST | 20:00 CEST | 14:00 EDT
DESCRIPTION:
Autoimmune diseases are often viewed as conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body. But could underlying infections be one of the missing pieces of the puzzle?
In this upcoming AONM webinar, Gilian Crowther, AONM’s Director of Research and an experienced Nutritional Therapist, explores the growing body of evidence linking chronic infections with the development and progression of autoimmune diseases.
Drawing on the latest scientific research, alongside many years of clinical and laboratory experience working with ArminLabs in Germany, Gilian will discuss how identifying and addressing underlying infections may help practitioners better understand and support individuals with autoimmune conditions.
In this second part of the series, you’ll discover:
- The evidence linking infections with autoimmune diseases
- The potential role of infections in inflammatory bowel disease, Sjögren’s syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Laboratory testing that can help identify underlying infectious triggers
- How this knowledge can inform a more personalised approach to patient care
Whether you’re a healthcare practitioner looking to deepen your understanding of autoimmunity, or you’re interested in the emerging research surrounding infectious drivers of chronic disease, this webinar offers an evidence-informed perspective on an increasingly important area of functional and nutritional medicine.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Gilian Crowther MA (Oxon), FBANT, mANP, mNNA, CNHC reg. is a fully qualified Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist.
Her key areas of focus are infectious pathologies and mitochondrial dysfunction. She studied complementary therapy in Germany for many years before completing her training in the UK.
She has been a senior member of AONM (the Academy of Nutritional Medicine, https://www.aonm.org) since 2010 and is the organisation’s Director of Research.
She is also a committee member of the General Naturopathic Council (GNC) and the British Society for Ecological Medicine (BSEM).
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Registration link: www.aonm.org/SeptemberCrowther