Professor David Nutt, EBC president, is senior researcher in the ground breaking study on the effects of the psychedelic drug LSD on human brain. The results of the research, conducted by the Imperial College London together with the Beckley Foundation, have been summed up by international media as The Guardian, the BBC and Time. Researchers [...]
The European Brain Council (EBC) launched on 18 March a Consensus Statement meant to improve collaboration in the field of European brain research. The document is titled “The need to expand Brain Research in Europe” and can be viewed here. In promoting brain health in Europe, EBC recognises the vital need to create a body [...]
EBC has recruited a new Project Development Assistant to boost its growing Brussels office. Stephanie Kramer, 26, boasts a globe-trotter profile and significant experience in communications and project management. She started her six-month contract with EBC in mid-March. Her work will revolve around the development and coordination of various projects and initiatives, including campaigns and workshops. Stephanie holds [...]
EBC's Senior Policy Manager Tadeusz Hawrot participated on 15 March in a one-day meeting titled "Translation of Brain Research into Clinical Practice". The event was took place in Athens, Greece, as part of the global campaign Brain Awareness Week, held between 14 and 20 March. The event was co-organised by representatives of Greek academia together with the [...]
EBC benefited from ample coverage in the March edition of The Parliament Magazine. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and close EBC partners Jerzy Buzek and Marek Plura signed articles on key topics for our constituency: brain disorders strategies and patient advocacy. EBC Honorary Member Jerzy Buzek sent the message that 'European countries cannot tackle [...]
On the 24th of February 2016, the Members of the European Parliament Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain met together to discuss “Neurological and Chronic Pain Disorders at Work”. The meeting was chaired by MEP Jeroen Lenaers. Click here to download the Agenda for the event. For more information visit the website.
The EBC held the 1st Meeting of its Board and Industry Board in 2016 in Brussels on 17th and 18th February. On this occasion, delegates from EBC’s member organisations and industry partners discussed the ongoing activities and plans for the months to come. In regard to EBC’s Governance arising from the new Statutes approved in November [...]
“Healthcare in Europe: the challenge of sustainability and innovation” On the 17th of February, the 2nd plenary session of the European Health Parliament 2016 titled “Healthcare in Europe: the challenge of sustainability and innovation” took place at the European Parliament. MEP Giovanni La Via and MEP Philippe de Backer co-hosted the session, being accompanied by MEP [...]
On 16th February 2016, the European Parliament Science and Technology Options Assessment Panel (STOA) pannel in cooperation with the European Brain Council organised a 'Working Breakfast - A European Approach to Human Enhancement' at the European Parliament. The meeting was organised in the framework of EU funded project NERRI (Neuro-Enhancement: Responsible Research and Innovation). Meeting report [...]
On Thursday 4th February, the Joint Action CHRODIS held its 2nd General Assembly for all Partners as well as Advisory Board and Governing Board members which was held in Madrid, Spain. The 3rd Stakeholders’ Forum took place in parallel with the GA. The meeting discussed how JA-CHRODIS promotes the exchange and transfer of good practices in Europe. [...]
