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SUMMARY:Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action
DESCRIPTION:On 26 June 2025\, MEP Romana Jerković (S&D\, Croatia)\, Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Public Health Committee\, will host an event titled ‘Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action’. Set to take place in the European Parliament\, this timely event will bring together high-level policymakers\, researchers\, clinicians\, industry representatives\, patient advocates and international organisations to collectively shape the future of brain research in Europe. \nBrain conditions\, neurological and mental alike\, are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death globally. With the growing societal and economic burden of brain conditions\, there is a pressing need for a united approach to brain health and research across the EU. Understanding how the brain works\, how brain disorders progress\, and finding treatments and cures for these diseases is a long-term endeavour; therefore\, making increased investment and support crucial. \nWith the next Framework Programme for Research & Innovation (FP10)\, the European Research Area Act\, the EU Life Sciences strategy and the upcoming European Partnership for Brain Health on the horizon\, EBC welcomes this event as a critical platform to: \n\nReflect on recent scientific advancements in brain research across Europe\,\nAddress the challenges faced by the European research ecosystem\, including funding pressures\, ethical challenges and regulatory hurdles\,\nCall for reinforced EU-level action to secure and expand support for brain health and research.\n\n\nPractical Details\n\n\nDate: 26 June 2025 \nTime: 09:00-11:00 (Brussels time) \nHost: MEP Romana Jerković (S&D\, Croatia) \nLocation: SPINELLI 5G305\, European Parliament\, Brussels \n\nThe event will be moderated by Frédéric Destrebecq\, Executive Director\, European Brain Council. \n\n \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, Executive Director\, European Brain Council \nPlease note that we have reached capacity for in-person registration. You can register below to follow the event online. \nRegister to attend onlineProgramme \n09:00 – 09:10 \nWelcome from EBC and Host MEP \n\n \nMEP Romana Jerković\, Member of the European Parliament (S&D\, CR) \n\n \nKasia Jurczak\, Head of the Combatting Diseases (RTD.D.1) Unit\, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation\, European Commission \n\n \nSuzanne Dickson\, President of the European Brain Council (EBC) \nFireside Chat: A European Partnership for Brain Health: The Emergence of an EU Ecosystem for Brain Health and Brain\nResearch\n09:10 – 09:20 \n\n \nFriederike Bathe\, Head of the Coordination Office\, Coordination & Support Action BrainHealth \nPanel Discussion: Ethical & Regulatory Challenges in Brain Research\n09:20 – 09:55 \n\n \nSabine Hölter-Koch\, Chair\, ECNP Preclinical Data Forum Network \n\n \nKirk Leech\, Executive Director\, European Animal Research Association \n\n \nHervé Chneiweiss\, Director\, Neuroscience-Paris Seine-IBPS Laboratory \n\n \nAlice Accorroni\, RRFS Representative to the EAN Board\, European Academy of Neurology (EAN) \nFireside Chat: From Excellence to Practice: Translating Research Outcomes into Clinical Care\n09:55 – 10:15 \n\n \nAlina Tomoiaga\, Project Advisor\, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) \n\n \nAndreas Reif\, President Elect\, European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) \nPanel Discussion: Future Orientations to Promote Research Excellence in the European Union\n10:15 – 10:50 \n\n \nJan Palmowski\, Secretary-General\, The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities \n\n \nTomás Ryan\, EBC Board Member; Chair\, FENS Advocacy Committee \n\n \nKasia Jurczak\, Head of the Combatting Diseases (RTD.D.1) Unit\, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation\, European Commission \n\n \nIsaac Middelmann\, Director of Strategic Fundraising\, EIT Health Accelerator \nConcluding Remarks\n10:50 – 11:00 \n\n \nSuzanne Dickson\, President\, European Brain Council
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/advancing-brain-research-in-europe-a-call-for-collective-action/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Global Partnerships
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