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VoT Working Groups Meeting: patients’ journey and economic analysis
EBC’s Value of Treatment (VoT) project marked an important step in its development with a joint working groups meeting organised on 22 April in Brussels. The meeting brought together experts in several disease fields from universities, industries and organizations to discuss two important aspects of treatment: the patients’ journey through their disease, and the economic analysis of the treatment course. The [...]
EBC President quoted in international media for ground-breaking study on LSD
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 have administered LSD to volunteers [...]
Launch of EBC Consensus Statement to expand brain research
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 of evidence supporting our call [...]
EBC welcomes new Project Development Assistant
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 an LLM in International Law [...]
EBC present at Brain Awarenees Week event in Greece
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 Kinapsi organisation, a charity for [...]
EBC featured in TPM: Tackling brain disorders in Europe
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 brain disorders alone' and once [...]
Neurological and Chronic Pain Disorders at work
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.
Outcomes of the EBC Board Meeting (Brussels, 18.02.2016)
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 2015, elections were organized for [...]
European Health Parliament 2016 – 2nd Plenary Session
“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 Eva Kaili and MEP Karin [...]
EBC & STOA Working Breakfast – A European Approach to Human Enhancement
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 Paul Rübig MEP, STOA Chair [...]