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SUMMARY:Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress
DESCRIPTION:As part of Brain Awareness Week 2026\, the Brain Health Mission\, along with key strategic partners\, the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)\, the European Brain Council (EBC) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)\, as well as the support of Angelika Winzig MEP are organising a full day of events in Brussels highlighting the brain entitled Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress on 18 March 2026. The day features three events aimed at advancing both policy and practice to improve brain health outcomes: \nThe European Brain Health Summit (09:30-12:30 CET) will focus on the need for a coherent European strategy for brain health\, spanning early childhood development\, lifelong brain health maintenance\, and the prevention of neurological conditions. Discussions will highlight how aligned policies and sustained investment can reduce the growing burden of neurological disorders\, support economic growth\, and drive innovation. \nThe Brain Health Mission Exhibition at European Parliament (14:00–15:00 CET) hosted by Angelika Winzig MEP will showcase the role of brain health in Europe’s well-being\, productivity\, and societal resilience\, underlining why brain health is a cross-cutting policy priority. The event will focus on actionable strategies for prevention\, early intervention\, and sustainable solutions that can drive long-term impact for brain health. \nA European Vision for the Brain: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation (16:00-18:00 CET) will take place at a key moment as the European Union finalises its 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation\, offering a unique window to ensure the brain is firmly anchored in EU policy agendas. Featuring EBC and FENS and hosted by MEP Angelika Winzig within the European Parliament\, the event will highlight how coordinated approaches across research\, care systems\, innovation ecosystems and prevention frameworks can accelerate progress and reduce fragmentation\, ensuring Europe’s brain health ecosystem evolves in a coherent and impactful way. \nJoin us on 18 March to attend the Brain Health Day and take part in discussions shaping the future of brain health in Europe: Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress. \nOrganised by: the Brain Health Mission\, along with key strategic partners\, the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)\, the European Brain Council (EBC) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)\, as well as the support of Angelika Winzig MEP. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/brain-awareness-week-2026/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Coordination Plan,Global Partnerships
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SUMMARY:A European Vision for the Brain: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation (Part of Brain Health Day 2026)
DESCRIPTION:As part of Brain Awareness Week 2026\, the European Brain Council (EBC) joins forces under the Brain Health Mission with key strategic partners the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS). Supported by MEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, AT)\, a full day of events will take place in Brussels under the umbrella Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress on 18 March 2026. The event in question\, A European Vision for Brain Health: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation\, hosted by MEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, Austria)\, will take place in the Presidential Salon of the European Parliament from 16:00 – 18:00. \nBrain Awareness Week is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March\, the week unites the efforts of partner organizations world-wide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages. EBC takes part annually with an initiative to promote and communicate on brain health and research\, showcasing ongoing efforts to prevent and treat brain disorders – neurological and mental alike – in Europe. The goal of these activities is to gain more attention for brain health\, not only from within the wider brain community but also from EU policymakers and the public\, to ensure that more resources are channelled towards prevention awareness\, research on the brain and for the millions of Europeans currently living with or affected by a brain condition. \nAs the European Union finalises its 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation\, which will define the trajectory of Europe’s scientific and technological leadership for the years to come\, there is a unique window of opportunity to ensure that the brain is firmly anchored in the EU’s policy agendas. This event will help shape a powerful political momentum at a decisive time for concerted EU action. Building on the growing movement across Europe and globally to develop national brain strategies\, this year’s event will serve as a platform to highlight how coordinated approaches – across research\, care systems\, innovation ecosystems and prevention frameworks – can accelerate progress and reduce fragmentation. The event will also leverage the activities led by the European Academy of Neurology\, from its Brain Health Summit to the week-long exhibition in the European Parliament\, therefore offering an unprecedented opportunity to amplify messages\, strengthen collaboration and build a unified momentum for brain health in the European union. It will also connect directly with the ongoing work to establish an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain\, ensuring that Europe’s brain health ecosystem evolves in a coherent and impactful way. \nThis event is supported by Angelini Pharma\, Bristol-Myers Squibb\, Lundbeck and Roche. \nRegister HereDownload the ProgrammeProgramme \nMaster of Ceremony: \n\n \nLisa Burke \n16:00 – 16:05 Welcome and Opening\n\n \nMEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, Austria) \n\n \nProf. Suzanne Dickson\n President\, European Brain Council (EBC) \n16:05 – 17:00 Boosting Discovery Neuroscience to Drive EU Competitiveness and Leadership\n\n \nJohn O’Keefe\nNobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2014 and Sainsbury Wellcome Centre\n \n\n \nJan Schadrack\nHead Neuroscience & Rare Diseases; Product Development Medical\, Roche\n \n\n \nMaria Leptin\nPresident\, European Research Council (ERC) \n  \n\n \nLeszek Kaczmarek\nNeuroscientist and Board Member for Neuroscience\, European Research Council (ERC) \n  \n\n \nKurt Deketelaere\nSecretary General\, League of European Research Universities (LERU) \n  \n\n \nPanayiota Poirazi\nSecretary General\, Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) \n  \n\n \nTomás Ryan\nEBC Board Member; Chair\, FENS Advocacy Committee \n17:00 – 17:20 Addressing the Unmet Needs and the Burden of Disease\n\n \nGianpiero Cavalleri\nDeputy Director\, FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre; Director\, Human Genetic Variation Research Group \n\n \nIsaac Middelmann\nPresident\, Resonance Health Europe\n \n\n \nScott Vuocolo\nExecutive Director\, Worldwide Medical\, Neuroscience\, Bristol Myers Squibb \n17:20 – 17:45 Shaping an Actionable European Coordination Plan for the Brain\n\n \nAgnese Cattaneo\nChief Medical Officer\, Angelini Pharma\n \n\n \nGeert Dom\nPast President\, European Psychiatric Association; Scientific Advisory Board Member\, European Brain Foundation\n \n\n \nElena Moro\nPresident\, European Academy of Neurology \n  \n\n \nMEP Nikos Papandreou\n(S&D\, Greece) \n  \n17:45 – 17:55 Towards a Brain-Healthy Union: National Strategies & Multistakeholder Engagement\n\n \nMEP Aurelijus Veryga\n(ECR\, Lithuania) \n\n \nMEP Tomislav Sokol\n(EPP\, Croatia) \n17:55 – 18:00 Conclusion\n\n \nProf. Suzanne Dickson\n President\, European Brain Council (EBC) \n18:00-20:00 Networking Reception
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/a-european-vision-for-the-brain/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Coordination Plan,Global Partnerships
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