The European Brain Council (EBC) was proud to lead the 2026 Brain Days at the Science Summit of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, marking another major milestone in the efforts to advance brain health, research and capital on the global policy agenda. Access the Pictures Look back at the [...]
For the fifth year in a row, the European Brain Council (EBC) joined partners and stakeholders from across the global brain health community in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), bringing brain health, research, innovation and the broader societal and economic value of brain health into discussions taking place throughout [...]
Trust is becoming the new currency in neurotechnology, and the Seal of Responsible Neurotechnology is designed to help companies earn it. Shaped with the sector On 28 September 2026, the European Brain Council (EBC) brought together the organisations piloting the Seal and its pool of independent experts to take stock of the pilot and fine-tune [...]
ZHAW Health Sciences is expanding its continuing education portfolio with the new module “Neuro-Skills advanced”. The seven-day programme covers a range of topics, including epilepsy, stroke and neuroimmunology, movement disorders and neurosurgery, as well as headaches. A particular focus is placed on the practical application of knowledge in clinical and outpatient settings. This includes [...]
On 8 October 2026, the Belgian Brain Council will bring together representatives from the European Commission, Belgian authorities, academia, patient associations and the pharmaceutical industry at the University Foundation in Brussels to explore how health data altruism can move from a European concept to practical implementation. Mental health will feature prominently, with Dr. Anaïs [...]
On 25 June, the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services officially launched a new National Brain Health Strategy. The strategy will be in effect from 2026 to 2036, reflecting a long-term commitment to strengthening brain health across the life course. Below is a translated overview of the strategy's main objectives, providing insight into [...]
EBC at the Congress of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies From 6 to 10 July 2026, the European Brain Council (EBC) participated in the FENS Forum 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Organised by the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) in collaboration with the Spanish Society of Neuroscience (SENC), [...]
EBC at the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology From 27–30 June 2026, the European Brain Council (EBC) participated in the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) in Geneva, Switzerland. Bringing together neurologists, researchers, healthcare professionals, patient representatives and policymakers from across Europe and beyond, [...]
Event Highlight: Rare Neurology Meets Global Policy during the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology The meeting was chaired by Prof. Sameer Zuberi, EBC President-Elect. 1. Purpose & Strategic Framing The EAN 2026 side event convened global policy representatives, scientific societies, clinicians, patient advocates, researchers and industry stakeholders [...]
On 24 June, the European Parliament hosted the high-level policy debate "Future of the Younger Generation: How to Curb the Addiction Epidemic and Protect Europe's Brain Capital", bringing together policymakers, clinicians, researchers and civil society representatives to discuss the growing impact of nicotine addiction on youth mental health and brain development. Hosted by MEP [...]
