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SUMMARY:Mental Health Matters: What are the policy priorities for the Belgian Presidency and the next European Commission?
DESCRIPTION:The expert roundtable discussion “Mental Health Matters: What are the policy priorities for the Belgian Presidency and the next European Commission?“\, organised by the International Longevity Center UK and ILC Europe Network\, will take place on 6 March 2024 at 09:00-11:00 in Brussels. \nAcross Europe\, we know that around one in 20 EU citizens are affected by anxiety or depressive disorders. Since COVID-19\, there has been a sharp increase: one Eurobarometer survey in June 2023 found that 46% of the EU population had encountered feelings of depression or anxiety during the 12 months prior. \nResolving the challenges associated with mental health conditions is crucial to ensure Europeans live longer and happier lives. ILC is currently undertaking a global project that aims to generate a debate among key policy and health stakeholders on the importance of addressing mental health across our lives. \nVinciane Quoidbach\, EBC Research Project Manager\, joined the expert roundtable discussion\, exploring mental health policy and best-practice in the EU. Discussion highlighted the importance of addressing mental health and well-being in the different contexts in the life course\, which can benefit both individuals and societies. It recognizes the beneficial role of communities\, schools\, sports and culture in strengthening mental health and life-long mental well-being. In addition\, the topic of mental health is also of the utmost importance to the Belgian Presidency\, especially mental health and work being a priority. Lastly\, beyond the European Commission’s communication on a comprehensive approach to mental health released in June 2023\, there is a need to implement a biopsychosocial approach to mental health.
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SUMMARY:Wellcome Trust European Parliament Event: An Agenda for Mental Health\, 2024 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Wellcome Trust and with the kind support of Sara Cerdas MEP\, I am pleased to invite you to take part in a roundtable entitled “An agenda for mental health – 2024 and beyond”\, to be held at the European Parliament on 6 March\, from 2:30 to 4 pm (Room SPINELLI 5G305). \n With a new approach to mental health in place\, the EU has shown commitment to addressing this challenge\, affecting European citizens of all ages\, genders and across member states. The current legislature has also had an important role in upping the Union’s ambitions overall. With the European elections fast approaching\, it is important that this ambition is safeguarded and built on. \n We would be honoured to have you join the roundtable discussion and exchange with us on why EU leadership on mental health is important\, what this parliament has achieved in mental health\, where the next legislature should focus its efforts\, and how actors across the EU institutions and the health community can work together to bring about change. \nINTRODUCTORY REMARKS \nSara Cerdas MEP: The legacy of this Parliament and what we have to build on \nMilka Sokolovic\, Director General of EPHA: Putting mental health at the centre of the European elections \nClaudia Marinetti\, Director of Mental Health Europe: Where we are today – achievements and gaps on mental health at EU level \nFreek Spinnewijn on behalf of Nobody Left Outside: Giving voice to those most impacted \nPaul Spencer\, Wellcome Trust: The EU as funder: research as a lever for better mental health  \nROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION \nOpen discussion format welcoming remarks from all participants \nWhy does EU leadership on mental health matter?    \nWhat are the challenges that await the next European Parliament? \nHow to drive the EU to invest in mental health research? \nWhat space for mental health research in FP10? \nCLOSING STATEMENT \nSara Cerdas MEP
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/wellcome-trust-european-parliament-event-an-agenda-for-mental-health/
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SUMMARY:EBC Brain Awareness Week Event 2024: No Health Without Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Across the globe\, society is facing brain challenges like never before — improving the health and wellbeing of citizens has become the top priority for many governments and brain health should not be left behind. In the lead up to Brain Awareness Week 2024\, EBC will hold its annual event around brain health awareness in line with its ongoing advocacy work such as the Pledge for Science\, Global Call to Action and 2024 EU Elections Manifesto\, which all call for increased attention\, prioritisation and investment in brain health at the European and global levels. \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 179 million Europeans currently living with some form of brain condition. \nThe event was held in the European Parliament in Brussels on 7 March 2024\, hosted by Member of European Parliament (MEP) Colm Markey (EPP\, IE)\, bringing together stakeholders in the space\, including clinicians\, researchers\, patients\, and additional MEPs and civil servants. Key policy asks were presented by the brain community and showcased the importance of placing the brain as a top health and research priority in the EU; not only to tackle the growing burden of brain disorders in Europe — neurological and mental alike—but to recognise that by prioritising the brain\, we prioritise the health of all citizens: to live in health and in happiness\, to power our labour markets and economies\, and to build for future generations. Instead of divesting in a cost\, policymakers and society at large should view the prioritization and support of brain research as an investment into prevention\, wellness\, and optimization.\nOfficial AftermovieFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptFull Event RecordingFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptSpeakersElisa MilaniMartien KasMorten GrunnetPéter KériLivia De PickerCatherine BerensFrédéric DestrebecqSuzanne DicksonAstri ArnesenElena Alvarez-BarónMEP Colm MarkeyTomás RyanMichael CreanKevin RostasyEvent Highlights“If you look at the cost [of brain disorders] to the health services\, it is estimated to cost €800 billion a year. It’s the equivalent of cardiovascular\, cancer\, and diabetes all put together.” – MEP Colm Markey \nHost Member of the European Parliament\, MEP Colm Markey (EPP\, IE) kicked off EBC’s Brain Awareness Week 2024 event\, No Health Without Brain Health\, by welcoming the audience to the European Parliament and reminding the audience of how crucial tackling the growing burden of brain conditions and prioritising brain health and research in Europe currently is. These conditions\, when paralleled with an ageing European population and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic\, urgently require increased support at policy level – in terms of public health and research investment— both at the EU and global levels. Prof. Suzanne L. Dickson\, EBC President\, followed by announcing the ongoing #NoHealthWithoutBrainHealth campaign\, which launched ahead of the event\, and will run through the European Elections in June 2024 and into the new mandate\, calling for an increased recognition and prioritisation of brain health\, research and innovation in the European Union. “We not only need to do more\, we need to do better\,” Prof. Dickson stated\, sharing with the audience some of the key policy asks from EBC’s 2024 Elections Manifesto\, particularly reiterating strong calls from the brain community for a European Parliament Intergroup on Brain Health & Research. \nTestimonies on Lived Experiences and Policy Asks from the Patient Community \nAstri Arnesen\, President of the European Federation of Neurological Associations\, then took the floor to share her lived experience of brain disorders\, echoing policy asks from the European patient community. Existing silos across the European Union should be built down\, to foster cooperation between all relevant stakeholders\, ensure they have access to relevant data and be able to make a real impact for patients. “Please stop overprotecting us. […] Patients dedicate time and efforts to provide information\, to provide the data. We want it to be used.” \nPéter Kéri\, President of GAMIAN-Europe\, underlined the stigma surrounding mental health disorders by sharing his own story: “I was lost. I spent years trying to hide my illness. My family wanted me to hide my illness”. Policymaking will not be able to effectively address the burden of brain disorders without actively listening and considering the voices of patients. The need to share knowledge between professional\, policymakers and patients\, coupled with increased support and funding is the only way to tackle the disparities and inequalities that persist for patients across Europe. \nAddressing the Burden and the Challenges of Brain Disorders \n“When we look into the future\, to 2030\, we can see that brain health disorders will be responsible for over 11 million deaths. If we look at disability\, this represents 240 million years lived with disabilities. This is the reason why we are here today: to put brain health at the top of the agenda.” \nLooking ahead towards a new roadmap in brain and mental Health\, Elena Alvarez-Barón\, Global Medical Affairs Director Specialty Care at Angelini Pharma\, reminded the audience of the importance to foster collaboration while making brain health a priority. To ensure care pathways are harmonised across Europe\, research must be adequately funded and supported\, and healthcare systems must be thoroughly compared and analysed to highlight examples of good practices. Co-presenter\, Elisa Milani\, Senior Consultant for Healthcare Area at The European House – Ambrosetti\, then presented the Headway Initiative\, a concrete example highlighting state of the art practices in the management of brain disorders. This demonstrates how crucial having proper data available is for policymakers to make informed decisions when tackling the burden of neurological and mental disorders. \n“We have heard a lot about numbers. Just remember that behind every single one of these numbers\, there is a person that suffers. And I think we have an almost ethical obligation to do everything we can\, with the competences we come with\, to help these patients.” \nNext\, Morten Grunnet\, Vice President and Head of Neuroscience at Lundbeck\, spoke on the latest Science and Innovation in the Brain Space\, asserting that individual data is of no interest to the industry: the main goal is to detect patterns in the development of brain disorders. While the human brain is a relatively new field of research\, several breakthroughs are happening in the field\, highlighting the European Union’s position at the forefront of brain research. This position can only be kept if research infrastructures are properly maintained. “From a scientific perspective\, we have a very good and competitive environment in Europe right now. It’s an opportunity\, and almost a need\, that we keep this competitive environment…we have to secure that innovation stays in Europe.” \nCatherine Berens\, Deputy Head of Unit\, DG Research and Innovation\, People Directorate – D1 ‘Combatting Diseases\, European Commission\, provided insight on the State of Brain Research in Europe\, detailing the various initiatives funded by the European Union to promote and foster brain health\, research and innovation. Over the next few years\, the main goal will be to structure the European brain research ecosystem around umbrella initiatives\, such as the CSA BrainHealth (in which EBC is a partner) –paving the way towards a European Brain Health Partnership in 2026. While the need for increased research and investment is real\, prevention must not be left aside\, as it also plays a crucial role in tackling the burden of brain conditions. \n“We have come to a point where time is really ripe to go to the next level and bring these initiatives together […] under the same umbrella to further strengthen the European brain area and boost European competitiveness in that field.”. \nPanel Discussion: Policy Asks from the Brain Community in View of the EU Elections \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, Executive Director of the European Brain Council\, opened the panel of EBC Members representing the leading European scientific and clinical organisations\, inviting them to relay key policy asks from the brain community ahead of the 2024 European Elections. \n“Brain health does not start in adulthood. Brain health starts even before pregnancy\,” Prof. Kevin Rostasy\, President of the European Paediatric Neurology Society initiated the discussion by highlighting the importance of considering brain health across the entire lifespan\, taking into account the effects of multiple environmental determinants. Prof. Martien Kas\, President of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology\, acknowledged the increased efforts of the European Union in funding research projects\, but however recalled that a significant number of very promising ones still remain underfunded or without any funding at all. \n“Time has come to bring the right treatment to the right patient at the right moment in time. What this requires is a fundamental understanding of the brain\, in health and diseased.” – Martien Kas. \nProf. Livia De Picker\, Board Member and Chair of the Publication Committee of the European Psychiatric Association\, then discussed the necessity for brain health to really be understood as encompassing both neurological and mental health. “Given the complexity that we are facing\, we really cannot afford to compete against each other. We really need to collaborate between neurologists\, psychiatrists\, neuroscientists\, psychologists\, and other allied specialities\, to solve the challenges that we are facing.” \nDr Tomás Ryan\, representing the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies\, emphasized the lack of funding in Europe for basic brain research: This lack of competitiveness is one of the reasons behind the current brain drain\, which further undermines the European research and innovation ecosystem. “There is no brain health without brain understanding\, and therefore we cannot have investment without investigation into how the brain works.” Michael Crean\, Deputy Executive Director and Head of Advocacy of the European Academy of Neurology\, urged for coordination and support at the EU level for national brain health plans\, in order to avoid fragmentation and siloing of knowledge across Europe. \nConcluding Remarks by Host MEP\, Colm Markey (EPP\, IE) and EBC President\, Prof. Suzanne Dickson \nMEP Colm Markey reflected on the various presentations and policy asks voiced during the event and reiterated his support for the cause of brain health\, acknowledging the potentials for the creation and need for a Parliamentary committee or intergroup on brain health in the European Parliament during the next mandate\, and the need to break past the traditional silos of neurological health\, mental health\, and address brain health as one. Prof. Suzanne L. Dickson thanked the audience for gathering in Brussels for this event and shared a message of hope for the years to come considering the significance of the discussions held throughout the event for the future of brain health and brain science in Europe. \nSpecial thanks to our event partners for their support: \nSpeakers BiographiesElena Alvarez-BarónDr. Elena Alvarez-Baron\, Global Medical Affairs Director Specialty Care at Angelini Pharma\, is a Medical Affairs leader who has guided and executed key projects across different therapeutic areas and product life cycle stages. Passionate about the enigma of the brain and #brainhealth\, she obtained her PhD in neuroscience at the university of Bonn. The last >12 years she has worked for several companies focused on developing innovative therapies to improve the lives of people affected by neurological and psychiatric disorders\, including among others\, multiple sclerosis\, epilepsy\, schizophrenia and depression. Always inspired by patients\, she believes in the importance of personalized medicine.Astri Arnesen\nWhen Astri was born in Norway in 1962\, her mother had not yet developed symptoms of Huntington’s Disease (HD)\, but she did become sick a few short years later. Her disease progressed throughout Astri’s childhood and adolescence until she finally passed away in 2004. Astri has been engaged as a patient representative and advocate since the mid-1980s.  From 2004-2014 she was the President of the Norwegian Huntington Association and from 2010  joined the board of the European Huntington Association (EHA)\, to which she was elected President in 2016. Astri now works full time for EHA\, but in her previous career was head of department for a unit providing expertise in special educational needs to stakeholders in the educational sector from kindergarten to university level. \nAstri is educated as a teacher in learning disabilities and has additional university degrees in developmental psychology\, management and innovative processes. Through her longterm engagement in the HD field Astri has gained a wide network within the HD community all over Europe and globally.  Astri is also active in the rare disease field through her engagement with Eurordis and the European Reference Networks (ERN).  Astri is also part of the steering committee for so-called ePAG’s (patient reps in the ERN’s). \nCatherine Berens\nDr Catherine Berens is the Deputy Head of Unit ‘Combatting Diseases’ in the People Directorate of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD). She was trained as a pharmacist and obtained her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. After having worked for the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (European Pharmacopoeia\, Council of Europe\, Strasbourg)\, she joined the European Commission in Brussels in 2002\, as a Scientific Officer in charge of Rare Diseases in the Health Directorate of DG RTD. From 2012\, she worked as a Policy Officer for Pharmaceuticals in then-Directorate-General Enterprise and Industry\, dealing with pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals\, and access to medicines. In 2014 she was appointed Head of Sector Neuroscience in DG RTD\, and from September 2016\, worked as the Assistant to DG RTD’s Deputy Director-General in charge of Research Programmes. She was appointed Deputy Head of Unit ‘Strategy’ in DG RTD’s Health Directorate in 2018\, Deputy Head of Unit ‘Healthy Lives’ in DG RTD’s People Directorate in 2019\, and became Deputy Head of Unit ‘Combatting Diseases’ in 2021. \nMichael Crean\nMichael Crean is Deputy Executive Director and Head of Advocacy at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)\, where he has worked since 2019. He manages the EAN’s advocacy initiatives\, coordinating with the communications committee. Previously\, Michael worked in communications at the European Society of Radiology and managed FP7 and Horizon Europe projects at the European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research. He holds degrees in political science\, sociology\, and philosophy from the National University of Ireland. \nFrédéric Destrebecq\nFrédéric Destrebecq is the Executive Director of the European Brain Council since October 2014. In this capacity\, he is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership while managing the day to day operations of EBC and its ongoing relationships with its member associations and other stakeholders\, as well as representing the organisation in various European and national forums. \nFred holds a Master Degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium). He also studied at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Paris) and University of Wales College (Cardiff)\, in the framework of the former EU Socrates exchange programme. Prior to EBC\, Fred served the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) as Chief Executive Officer\, and previously as Director for European Affairs. \nSuzanne Dickson\nProfessor Suzanne L Dickson is a neurobiologist and Professor of Neuroendocrinology at the University of Gothenburg. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from the University of Cambridge in 1993\, where she later became Senior Lecturer in Physiology. She is a leading figure in neuroendocrinology and works within many European Union and international organisations and societies to promote research\, facilitate grant funding and training of Early Career Scientists. Her research into the neurobiology of appetite aims to unravel neurobiological pathways that respond to orexigenic signals\, such as the hormone\, ghrelin\, and that drive feeding behaviours\, not only food intake but also food choice\, food anticipation\, food reward and food motivation. This work involves mostly preclinical studies and includes behavioural tasks\, viral vector mapping\, chemogenetics and RNAscope. She is Secretary and Executive Board member of the European College for Neuropsychopharmacology\, and also chairs ECNP’s Workshop for Early Career Scientists in Europe. She also is founder and co-chair of ECNP’s nutrition network and EBRA’s BRAINFOOD cluster. \nMorten Grunnet\nMorten Grunnet is Vice President and Head of Neuroscience at Lundbeck\, Honorary Professor at University of Copenhagen and CSO at Acesion Pharma.\nDuring his studies\, post-doctoral tenure at UC and further research career he has published > 150 peer review scientific papers and patents. He has held a position as full professor for more than 10 yrs at University of Copenhagen and has extensive experience with large research collaborations. He has co-founded Poseidon Pharmaceuticals\, and Acesion Pharma\, and was in 2016 named Life Science Entrepreneur of the Year in Denmark.\nIn 2004 Morten joined Neurosearch NS and held several research and managerial positions in Neurosearch until he in 2012 joined H. Lundbeck NS as Principal Scientist.\nDuring his tenure at Lundbeck he has held positions within Research\, Chief of Staff in R&D Executive Management Office\, Project & Portfolio Management as Global Project Lead\, and has concurrently served as a key driver for developing and implementing cross-functional strategic projects across Lundbeck: Starship (defining indication space)\, Galaxy (redefining entire R&D organization)\, Constellation (Shaping the project Matrix organization)\nMorten re-joined Lundbeck’s Research organization ultimo 2021 and are now heading the Neuroscience organization as Vice President. \nMartien Kas\nMartien J.H. Kas is associate professor in the Department of Translational Neuroscience\, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus\, at the University Medical Center Utrecht\, where he leads a work group entitled “Translational Behavioral Genetics” that researches cross-species behavioral genetics to better understand origins and develop treatments for psychiatric disorders. \nHe is president of the Dutch Behavioural Genetics Association\, board member and treasurer of the Dutch Neuroscience meeting and the Dutch Neurofederation\, and executive committee member of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology. \nPéter Kéri\nPéter Kéri was born in Budapest and graduated as a teacher in 1992. He obtained his second degree in Public Relations in 2007. After a brief period of teaching in primary and secondary schools\, he pursued a certificate in advanced travel management. Over the course of ten years\, he specialized in designing special incentive group travel for multinational companies in Hungary\, which allowed him to travel to various countries around the world and gain exposure to diverse cultural environments. During this time\, his outspoken blog gained popularity not only within his cultural circles but also across the country.  \nFor several years\, Peter has been working at the Hungarian organization Awakenings Foundation\, where he is responsible for the foundation's innovations and projects. In addition to his involvement with self-help groups\, he has contributed his own innovations to ensure that people with chronic mental illness in different care systems can access daily assistance\, similar to other chronic patients. \nHe states\, "My personal experience of the life events contributed to my late onset psychosocial problems\, dealing with mental illness at the age of 43 and my journey to overcome it have helped others learn how to navigate some of life's most difficult situations." \nPeter has also co-authored numerous studies and research papers and has been honored with the Anti-stigma Award in Hungary.  \nFor more than 5 years\, Peter has been actively collaborating with GAMIAN-Europe\, dedicated to sharing knowledge and promoting the best models of care\, research\, and self-help for all individuals. He is President of GAMIAN-Europe and Member of the Board of European Psychiatric Association\, Founder of felepules.org the first digital peer-support booking system.  \nColm Markey\nColm Markey is a Member of the European Parliament representing the constituency of Midlands North-West. Stretching from Connemara to Drogheda\, Athlone to Malin Head\, this is a diverse constituency with a variety of issues\, but Colm’s guarantee to you is that he will work hard in YOUR interest. \nColm lives in Togher\, Co. Louth on his family farm\, with his partner Aisling and their two young children.  As a farmer\, an entrepreneur\, and a family man he understands many of the issues that affect our communities. \nHe is a former President of Macra na Feirme and has been a public representative for over a decade. With Brexit and Covid\, CAP reform and our environment on the agenda the need for a constructive voice in Europe has never been more important.  In his role in Macra he was involved in negotiations on behalf of members at both national and European levels. \nColm has a strong interest in Community Development and has secured vital funding for local recreation and community facilities.  When appointed as MEP\, he was serving as Chair of the Louth Leader partnership which has helped to establish over 200 sole traders and small businesses in the previous 12 months.  He has also served on the Board of IFAC\, The National Economic and Social Council and the National Youth Council of Ireland. \nElisa Milani\nProject Coordinator of “Headway – A new roadmap in Brain and Mental Health” and Senior Consultant of the Healthcare Area of The European House – Ambrosetti since 2017 working on initiatives in the Health Economics field (epidemiological studies\, economic impacts\, burden of disease\, policy evaluation). She graduated in Business Engineering at the Politecnico of Milan and has a Master of Science in Health Economics and Management at the University of Bologna. She is the author of numerous reports\, paper\, and articles on communicable diseases (with a focus on vaccines and antimicrobial resistance)\, non-communicable diseases (in particular\, Brain and Mental health)\, healthcare system evaluations and the effect of socio-demographic changes on society\, and of the annual Meridiano Sanità Report. \nLivia De Picker\nLivia De Picker MD PhD graduated with a summa cum laude medical degree at the University of Antwerp\, Belgium in 2012\, after which she simultaneously started her PhD and residency training program to become a psychiatrist. In 2013\, she joined the board of the European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees (EFPT)\, She led the organization as president in 2015-2016\, during which time she hosted the 24th annual European Forum of Psychiatric Trainees in her home town of Antwerp. During her training\, she got the opportunity to work as visiting scientist at the University of Southampton (UK) and psychiatric resident at the University Medical Center Leiden (NL). She also won the first prize at the Antwerp Doctoral School Science Communication Contest. After graduating as a psychiatrist in 2019\, and defending her PhD thesis in 2020\, Livia is now working at the University Psychiatric Hospital Duffel (Belgium) as postdoctoral researcher and medical director of two clinical units of dialectical behaviour therapy for patients with emotion regulation disorders. \nHer work revolves at the interface of research\, clinical care\, and health care policy – focusing on synergies between these three domains and strategies for translational implementation of evidence-based policy. Livia has become an influential early career clinician-scientist who has been constantly promoting the field of biological psychiatry both in Belgium and Europe. She is currently the president of the Belgian College for Neuropsychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry (BCNBP)\, and a board member of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA). Within ECNP\, she has fostered educational opportunities for early career researchers through her involvement in the Early Career Advisory Panel (2015-2019)\, Educational Committee (2017-2019)\, Abstract & Poster Committee (2019-2022) and Workshop Committee (2023-ongoing). Currently she is also co-chair of the ECNP Immuno-NeuroPsychiatry Network and is leading international collaborative research projects on COVID-19 and mental illness. \nKevin Rostasy\nProfessor Kevin Rostasy is the current President of the European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) and has been Head of Paediatric Neurology at Witten/Herdecke University\, Children’s Hospital Datteln\, in Germany since 2014. From 2007 to 2014 he was Head of Paediatric Neurology\, Medical University Innsbruck\, Austria\, after spending 6 years as a Paediatric Neurologist at the Medical University\, Göttingen\, Germany where he gained his PhD in 2006. During his training he spent time working at the Hospital for Children\, Boston\, USA and the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital\, Scotland. \nHis main field of clinical and research interested is neuroimmunology (MOGAD\, MS\, OMS\, Autoimmune encephalitis\, GBS/CIDP). An advocate for equitable access to the highest standard of patient care in neurology for children\, he is involved in many collaborations including being Head of EPNS Research Group Neuroinflammatory Diseases and a longstanding a member of the German Society of Neuropediatrics (GNP). \nTomás Ryan\nTomás originally graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2005 with a BA in genetics. He completed his Ph.D. in molecular neuroscience with Seth Grant at the University of Cambridge and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in 2009. His thesis work was supported by a Wellcome Trust PhD Fellowship. Following a year as Junior Research Fellow at Wolfson College\, University Cambridge\, he relocated to the USA to work as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the group of Susumu Tonegawa (Nobel Laureate\, 1987) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (2010-2016). At MIT he was centrally involved in the development of novel genetic methods that allow for the labelling and manipulation of specific memory engrams in the rodent brain. This work was supported by Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and RIKEN Brain Sciences Institute\, Japan. He started his research group in 2016 at Trinity College Dublin\, where he is Assistant Professor of Neuroscience. Tomás also holds a joint faculty position at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health at the University of Melbourne\, Australia. His research is supported by a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant\, a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) President of Ireland Young Researcher Award (PIYRA)\, and a Jacobs Foundation Fellowship. Outside of science\, Tomás’ interests include travel\, reading\, philosophy\, and politics.
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LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:European Life After Stroke Forum
DESCRIPTION:The European Life After Stroke Forum will take place on 11-12 March 2024 in Dublin (Ireland). \nStroke survivors\, caregivers\, healthcare professionals\, researchers\, advocates – ELASF 2024 is for everyone who has a stake in life after stroke. This event unites people from diverse backgrounds to share insights\, discuss the latest research\, and explore best practices in the often under-researched journey beyond stroke. \nHere’s a sneak peek at some of the topics that will be covered at the event:\n1. What does a ‘good’ life after stroke look like?\n2. Reducing your risk of another stroke\n3. Practical tips to promote mental health\n4. Specific topics: managing fatigue and visual problems after stroke \nThe Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) is a non-profit-making organisation that represents a range of stroke support organisations from across Europe. Our mutual goal is to drive stroke prevention up the European political agenda and prevent the incidence of stroke through education. \nEBC members can benefit from a 5% discount. If you are part of our network\, please get in contact with us at advocacy@braincouncil.eu. \nTo register for the European Life After Stroke Forum 2024\, please click here and select the register now button.  \nWhilst completing your personal information\, you will be asked for your membership status\, please select the option ‘I am a member of a supporting/endorsing professional organisation’\, to allow you to redeem the discounted registration rate. \nOn the very last page (the payment page)\, please enter the discount code box and select apply to redeem 5% discount. Please note\, the discount does not apply to additional items purchased during the registration. \nIf you have any questions with your registration\, please do not hesitate to contact elasf@serenevents.com for further assistance.
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/european-life-after-stroke-forum/
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SUMMARY:Mental Health for All: Innovative Initiatives for a Better Future
DESCRIPTION:The European Pharmaceutical Students’ Associations (EPSA) Annual Reception “Mental Health for All: Innovative Initiatives for a Better Future” will take place on 19 March 2024 at 09:30-12:30 in the European Parliament. \nThis distinguished gathering serves as a platform to showcase EPSA’s remarkable activities and accomplishments from the preceding years to a diverse audience\, including professional organisations\, European institutions\, fellow student organisations\, and industry representatives. Through engaging panel discussions\, the AR Programme aims to unravel the complexities surrounding mental health\, bringing together experts\, policymakers\, and thought leaders to share insights and perspectives. \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will take part in the panel discussion “Implementing Mental Health in all policies\, what are the outcomes for the future healthcare workforce?”. \nDownload the programme
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/mental-health-for-all-innovative-initiatives-for-a-better-future/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Essential Tremor Conference: How can technological innovation empower patients' lives?
DESCRIPTION:The Essential Tremor Conference seeked to raise awareness about essential tremor\, a prevalent brain disorder impacting over 60 million people worldwide. Given the European Commission’s prioritisation of health\, understanding the specific societal costs of essential tremor on European patients is crucial\, especially compared to more recognised brain disorders like Parkinson’s\, which receives significant attention at the EU level. The summit aimed to shed light on the importance of giving essential tremor the attention it deserves by delving into patient experiences and their detrimental effects on their quality of life. Exploring avenues for achieving this heightened awareness\, the summit will advocate for an overarching holistic approach to address the unique challenges essential tremor poses at the EU policy level. \nAt the event\, a panel discussion featuring Frederic Destrebecq\, the Executive Director of EBC took place. \nAdditionally\, during the event\, EBC signed a Joint Declaration. This declaration marks a significant step forward in collective efforts to prioritize Essential Tremor on the European agenda within the framework of the European Health Union for the upcoming mandate. \n\n\n\nThe event was organized and hosted by MEPs Radka Maxová (Czech Republic; S&D) and Alex Agius Saliba (Malta; S&D)  and took place on 20 March from 14.30 to 16.30 CET in the European Parliament.\n\n\n\nDownload programme
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/essential-tremor-conference-how-can-technological-innovation-empower-patients-lives/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:32nd European Congress of Psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:The 32nd European Congress of Psychiatry will take place 6-9 April 2024 in Budapest (Hungary). \nAs a global and multi-cultural hub\, Budapest is at the crossroads between East and West\, and as such\, excellently placed for a bridging role in Europe. Indeed\, in these complex geopolitical times\, the importance of joining together\, crossing borders\, and overcoming differences is more crucial than ever. \nThe Congress will take place under the motto ‘Mental Health: Open and Inclusive!’. It highlights three core aspects of modern psychiatry: \n\nMental health as a broad dimension from mental health prevention and resilience building to the treatment of specific disorders.\nOpen refers not only to our fundamental human rights but also to open mindedness and curiosity for novel approaches and ideas.\nInclusive implies welcoming and respecting differences between people.\n\nEBC looks forward to being part of the exhibition area and holding the following session: \n\nAssessing the Value of Mental Health Treatments for Youth in Europe\, 7 April 2024\, 10:00-11:30 (symposium)\nRethinking Schizophrenia: Beyond the Voices\, 7 April 2024\, 08:00-17:00 (e-poster viewing)\n\nFind out more!For privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/32nd-european-congress-of-psychiatry/
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Schizophrenia: Beyond the Voices | European Congress of Psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:EBC is pleased to have an e-poster viewing “Rethinking Schizophrenia: Beyond the Voices” at the upcoming European Congress of Psychiatry\, set to take place on 6-9 April 2024 in Budapest (Hungary). The e-poster will be displayed at 08:00-17:00 on 7 April 2024 in the e-poster area. \nThe e-poster will feature the Rethinking schizophrenia project\, coordinated by EBC. Rethinking Schizophrenia is a research-driven project offering tangible policy changes to improve the lives of people living with schizophrenia across Europe. It challenges the status quo and refreshes the European policy debate on people living with schizophrenia and encourages multi-stakeholder-driven policy. The project falls under #BeyondTheVoices campaign. \nPéter KériPresident\, GAMIAN-Europe Peer-support professional with background in education\, public relations\, and mental health advocacy. Graduating as a teacher\, he earned his first diploma. His journey continued as he pursued a second diploma in PR at the Metropolitan University. \nCurrently serving as the head of international relations\, grants\, and innovations at the Awakening Foundation in Hungary\, Kéri Péter plays a pivotal role in fostering global connections and driving innovative initiatives. Kéri Péter holds the position of President at GAMIAN-Europe\, the continent’s leading organization dedicated to supporting patients struggling with mental health challenges. He further contributes to the field as a Board Member of the European Psychiatric Association. Since 2013\, Kéri Péter has been at the forefront of exploring innovative approaches that complement traditional research methodologies. \nHis commitment to enhancing patient care is evident through his role as the project leader of the Expert by Experience pilot project initiated by the foundation. His focus revolves around empowering patients within the social and healthcare systems\, advocating for their involvement in decision-making processes. He is dedicated to identifying both facilitators and barriers related to patient participation and effectively communicating these findings to decision-makers on both national and international fronts. \nBeyond his organizational roles\, Kéri Péter is a speaker\, and contributor to scientific publications in the field of mental health. His passion for driving positive change is reflected in his numerous international presentations\, research endeavors\, and contributions to scientific discourse.
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/beyond-the-voices-of-schizophrenia-european-congress-of-psychiatry/
LOCATION:Budapest\, Hungary
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Value of Mental Health Treatments for Youth in Europe | European Congress of Psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:EBC is pleased to host a symposium on ‘Assessing the Value of Mental Health Treatments for Youth in Europe’\, set to take place on 7 April 2024 at 10:00-11:30 at the 32nd European Congress of Psychiatry. \nWhile substantially diverse across healthcare segments and ill-health conditions\, excess healthcare costs associated with the increased risks of physical comorbidities linked to mental health disorders have been found to be between 37% to 110%\, calling for more tailored policy considerations towards integrated care options. Furthermore\, the economic value of life years lost due to morbidity and mortality linked to mental health disorders exceeds their cost impact: recently\, this was valued as between 6% and 7.7% of GDP in Europe\, suggesting potentially large returns on investment from improved prevention\, detection\, and treatment of mental health problems. \nEBC Value of Treatment (VOT) Study ResultsThe European Psychiatry\n \nEffective and cost-effective early detection and interventions exist\, however there are numerous unmet needs along the mental health care pathways. Navigating the mental health services system is often complex for patients and families due to fragmented or disrupted services (in-patient and outpatient care) and discontinuity of care (transition between child and adult mental health services\, for example). Policies and programmes to prevent and mitigate the negative impacts on schooling\, employment\, families and risky behaviors are also paramount. Nevertheless\, spill-over effects to other economic sectors (work\, education\, legal system\, informal care) are usually neglected in economic burden and value assessments. Current value estimates usually also remain limited in terms of comprehensive outcome assessment for patients and families\, and comprehensive and comparable societal cost impact assessment due to the lack of relevant data. \nThere is a clear need to look at value-based healthcare as the desired solution or path forward in improving health systems. Achieving high value for patients must become the overarching goal of health care delivery\, with value defined as the health outcomes achieved per money spent. The approach towards more comprehensive mental health care models critically intertwines wider patient and societal outcomes with efficient spending of resources. Reinforcing this should lead to both better care for patients and a more sustainable framework for payers in Europe. Speakers of the session and experts involved in the Value of Treatment project\, coordinated by the European Brain Council\, will focus on early detection and continuity of care for persons living with selected mental disorders. The research project – which combines care pathways analysis and economic analyses – included three case studies related to anorexia nervosa (AN)\, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). It aimed to identify treatment gaps\, assess the potential outcomes and costs of optimised care\, and provide policy recommendations. \nSEE THE PROGRAMMEChair & Co-chairJudit Balazs\nChair of the Child Psychiatry Section\, European Psychiatric Association \nDanuta Wasserman\nPresident\, World Psychiatric Association \nSpeakersCelso Arango\nChair of the Child and Adolescent Department of Psychiatry\, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón \nAllan H Young\nProfessor of Psychiatry\, King’s College London \nDavid McDaid\nAssociate Professorial Research Fellow in Health Policy and Health Economics\, London School of Economics and Political Science \nJudit Simon\nProfessor of Health Economics\, Medical University of Vienna \nBiographiesJudit Balazs\nShe is Professor Eotvos Lorand University\, Budapest\, Hungary\, and New University College\, Oslo\, Norway; Doctor of Sciences of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences; head and tutor of the Developmental and Clinical Child Psychology Program at the Doctoral Schools of Eotvos Lorand University\, Budapest; tutor of the Semmelweis University\, Budapest. \nHer main interests are adolescent suicide prevention\, neurodevelopmental disorders and subthreshold mental disorders\, migration-acculturation-mental health\, and quality of life. She is the first author of several peer-reviewed papers and the editor of a textbook on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry\, published both in Hungarian and English. She was the Hungarian partner Principal Investigator of three EU-sponsored collaborative projects and several local projects on youth mental health. \nShe was the president of the Hungarian Psychiatric Association and chair of the Suicide Network of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology. She is the chair of the Child Psychiatry Section of the European Psychiatric Association. \nDanuta Wasserman\nDanuta Wasserman M.D.\, Ph.D. is the President (2023-2026) of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)\, comprising 147 psychiatric associations and 250\,000 psychiatrists from 123 countries\, and a University Professor of Psychiatry and Suicidology at Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Stockholm\, Sweden. Professor Wasserman is the Founder of the National Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention of Mental Ill-Health (NASP) at KI\, and she is the Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research\, Methods Development\, and Training in Suicide Prevention\, a collaboration with the WHO Global office in Geneva.  She is also the former President of both the European Psychiatric Association (EPA)\, composed of 44 National Psychiatric Association Members from 40 European countries\, and the International Academy of Suicide Research (IASR). Professor Wasserman’s scientific work in suicide prevention is globally recognized\, and she has recently expanded her focus to include wellbeing and mental health promotion in the general population\, psychiatric patients\, and psychiatric staff through advocating for healthy lifestyle choices such as physical activity\, nutrition\, and good sleep habits. \nCelso Arango\nProfessor Celso Arango is currently Chair of the Child and Adolescent Department of Psychiatry at Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón\, Complutense University in Madrid\, Spain\, as well as Director of the Gregorio Marañón Psychiatric and Mental Health Institute\, Professor of Psychiatry at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center of the University of Maryland in Baltimore\, Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF in San Francisco\, Visiting Professor of Psychiatry at Kings College London\, and Tenured Full Professor at Complutense University in Madrid. \nProfessor Arango completed his medical studies in 1992 at both the University of Oviedo in Spain and Manchester University in the UK. He later received his PhD in Psychiatry from Complutense University of Madrid in 1997. Currently\, Professor Arango’s major research interests include the neurobiology of early-onset and first-episode psychoses and neurodevelopmental psychopharmacology. He has received more than 73 awards for his work. \nAllan H Young\nProfessor Allan Young is Chair of Mood Disorders and Director of the Centre for Affective Disorders in the Department of Psychological Medicine in the Institute of Psychiatry\, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London\, where he is also Head of School for Academic Psychiatry. The School of Academic Psychiatry is second in the world rankings for Psychiatry. He is the clinical academic lead in the Psychological Medicine and Integrated Care Clinical Academic Group in the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust\, where he is also Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of the Affective Disorders Service. \nProfessor Young’s research interests focus on the cause and treatments for severe psychiatric illnesses\, particularly mood disorders. He has received research grants from several funding agencies and has over 700 peer-reviewed publications\, including several books about psychopharmacology and affective disorders. \nDavid McDaid\nDavid McDaid is Associate Professorial Research Fellow in Health Policy and Health Economics within the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre\, Department of Health Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The primary focus of David‘s work is on using economic arguments to support investment in mental health and wellbeing promotion\, self-harm\, suicide and mental illness prevention within and beyond the health sector and across the life course. He has published extensively on these topics and has provided advice to a number of governments and ministries of health\, as well as international organisations including European Commission\, OECD\, WHO and UNICEF. \nJudit Simon\nJudit Simon is Professor of Health Economics\, Head of the Department of Health Economics\, Deputy Head of the Center for Public Health and Coordinator of the Public Health Doctoral programme at the Medical University of Vienna. She is Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford and Corvinus University Budapest. \nHer main expert areas include applied and methodological health economic evaluation research alongside clinical studies/guidelines/HTAs\, evidence synthesis and health services and systems research. She has been PI/co-I on 23 grants with over 40 million Euros funding (CDL\, EC\, ECNP\, FWF\, LBG\, NIHR\, WHO\, WWTF) in the fields of mental health\, public health\, nutrition\, cancer and palliative care economics. Most recently\, she has led European research on improving (mental) health economic evaluation methods (PECUNIA)\, the physical comorbidity costs of mental disorders\, the cost-effectiveness of palliative/end-of-life care (iLIVE) and the value of family-intervention for adolescent mental health promotion in Eastern Europe (FLOURISH)\, as well as acted as advisor to the EBC Value of Treatment project. She has over 170 publications\, and is senior editor at BMJ Mental Health\, BJPsych Open and Bipolar Disorders.
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/symposium-epa2024/
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SUMMARY:Mind Your Body: Symposium on immuno-psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:Research theme of the meeting\nIn medical sciences\, we still have the tendency to view the mind dissociated/separated from the body. This meeting calls for moving beyond the dualism to understand how immunological and metabolic processes in the body affect brain and mind\, particularly in psychiatric disorders. We will discuss the interplay between immunological and metabolic processes as a central feature of the mechanisms by which the periphery and brain communicate and can contribute to psychiatric symptoms and the observed multimorbidity between psychiatric and non-mental diseases. \nIntended outcome of the meeting\nThe intended outcome of the meeting is twofold. First\, this meeting is set-up to combine expertise and share knowledge across the relevant disciplines. By integrating multidisciplinary views and perspectives on the topic\, we will identify current knowledge gaps and develop a research agenda together that can address the relevant scientific problems in question. Specifically\, we will formulate hypotheses on the most likely biological mechanisms underlying multimorbidity between psychiatric and somatic conditions\, and we will suggest appropriate methodological approaches. Second\, this meeting will manifest new collaborations and capitalize on existing collaborations. \nAbstracts can be submitted until the 28th of March. Please send an email with your abstract attached as a Word document to barbara.sakic@radboudumc.nl. You will be notified by the 2nd of April regarding approval to give a presentation. \nAbstracts should not exceed 250 words (excluding title\, author(s)\, and affiliation(s)\, and they should have a structured lay-out as follows: background\, methods\, results\, conclusions. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/mind-your-body-symposium-on-immuno-psychiatry/
LOCATION:Conference center Soeterbeeck\, The Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Movie Premiere: Unconditional
DESCRIPTION:UNCONDITIONAL is an award-winning film about caregiving and mental health. An Oscars-qualified film honoured at the White House\, United Nations & U.S. Congress\, marks its International Premiere this April at the European Parliament\, hosted by Jan Zahradil\, Member of the European Parliament.\n\nAs part of the programme\, EBC Executive Director\, Frédéric Destrebecq will give the opening remarks.\n\n\n\n\nComplimentary ticket includes a screening\, discussion on caregiving and mental health\, and cocktail reception with award-winning director RICHARD LUI (NBC News\, xCNN Worldwide anchor). Tickets are distributed on a first-come\, first-serve basis.\n\n\nAbout the filmSeven years in the making\, a first of its kind film from award-winning filmmaker Richard Lui\, on the topic that affects 100 million Americans – mental health. Watch three families bravely turn the corner\, showing us the power of relearning how to love. \nThomas Family\nKate Hendricks Thomas\, a mental health expert and Marine Corps veteran who has given three TED talks and written three books\, now faces her biggest challenge — preparing herself\, her husband Shane\, and her 5-year old son for her terminal cancer diagnosis. In a tough irony\, she is practicing what she preached so well.\nBushatz Family\nAs memories of Afghanistan linger\, Luke Bushatz’s young son’s try to understand why their hero sometimes loses his temper. All the while\, his wife Amy shares the struggles they both face to get past go.\nLui Family\nStephen Lui\, who spent his career caring for senior citizens as a social worker and pastor\, now battles his eighth year of Alzheimers. And like Kate\, boldly had to practice what he preached. His wife and children\, by his side\, face their own struggles to do the right thing.\nREAD MORE ABOUT THE MOVIERegister here
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/exclusive-movie-premiere-unconditional/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:EMSP Annual Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Sclerosis – toward sustainable and healthier systems in EuropeEMSP Annual Conference 2024 with the theme of Multiple Sclerosis – toward sustainable and healthier systems in Europe\, will take place between 19-20 April 2024 in Thon Hotel EU (Rue de la Loi 75) in Brussels\, Belgium. \nAs part of a programme\, Frédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director will hold a session on 19 April at 15:45 on the topic “Commitment to MS and other related rare conditions cure: Advancing research in Europe”. \nHeld as an in-person event co-hosted by the Belgian Society\, the conference will offer the latest Multiple Sclerosis developments\, expert insights\, and networking with the community. \nRead more about the eventRegister here
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/emsp-annual-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:36th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International
DESCRIPTION:The 36th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International will take place in Kraków\, Poland from 24-26 April 2024\, with ADI member Polskie Stowarzyszenie Pomocy Osobom z Chorobą Alzheimera (Polish Alzheimer’s Association). \nComing together under the conference theme of ‘Dementia: Insights. Innovations. Inspirations.’\, the conference will bring together experts from across the world to share information on achievements\, innovations and best practices in dementia research\, care and policy\, while continuing to address and challenge the perceptions around dementia. \nThe conference will follow on from ADI 2022 and be offered in hybrid format\, combining in-person and virtual elements for an educational and interactive experience for delegates. \nThe conference programme will be structured around the 7 action areas of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Action Plan on dementia\, which centre around policy\, awareness\, prevention and diagnosis\, research\, care and treatment of dementia. \nEBC is pleased to be part of this year’s conference and hold the following presentations highlighting the Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease project\, calling for change in Alzheimer ‘s care: \n\nRethinking Alzheimer’s disease: Cross-roads in the earlier detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s (poster presentation)\, 24-26 April 2024\nRethinking Alzheimer’s disease: Scaling up health systems’ readiness\, 26 April 2024\, 13:30-15:00
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/36th-global-conference-of-alzheimers-disease-international/
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease: Cross-roads in the earlier detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's | 36th Global Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International
DESCRIPTION:EBC is pleased to hold a poster presentation “Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease: Cross-roads in the earlier detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s” at the upcoming 36th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International. The Conference will take place from 24-26 April 2024 in Krakow (Poland). The poster will be presented by Charlotte Teunissen\, Professor in Neurochemistry\, Chair of the Neurochemistry lab (Amsterdam UMC) and one of the experts involved in the Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease project. \nAlzheimer’s disease (AD)\, the most common form of dementia\, is a progressive and debilitating neurodegenerative condition which robs people of their memory\, their independence\, their relationships and\, ultimately\, their lives. It affects close to 7 million people in the European Union (EU) alone. \nThe detection and diagnosis of AD relies on a system that remains focused on the late stage of the disease\, despite a better understanding of the disease progression. Clinical practice and healthcare systems’ readiness to detect\, diagnose and treat the disease effectively are still lagging. The use of biomarkers (cerebrospinal fluid tests (CSF) and positron emission tomography scans (PET))\, which are central to a diagnostic assessment for people with AD symptoms\, as well as relevant diagnostic facilities are under-utilised. PET imaging is expensive and of limited availability\, and CSF sampling may be considered invasive. \nThe European Brain Council’s ‘Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease: Detection and diagnosis’ White Paper has looked at the barriers to early diagnosis and how the healthcare systems infrastructure for detection and diagnosis of AD need to be transformed in order for people with AD to benefit from innovative solutions once they become approved for use. The Rethinking Schizophrenia project falls under the Rethinking the management of brain disorders series\, research-driven projects offering policy recommendations to make tangible changes with the aim to improve the lives of people living with brain disorders\, neurological and mental alike\, across Europe. More details about the outcomes of the Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease project can be found in this article. \nSpeakerCharlotte Teunissen  \nProfessor in Neurochemistry\, Chair of the Neurochemistry lab\, Amsterdam UMC.  \nCharlotte Teunissen's drive is to improve care of patients with neurological diseases by developing body fluid biomarkers for diagnosis\, stratification\, prognosis and monitoring treatment responses. Studies of her research group span the entire spectrum of biomarker development\, starting with biomarker identification\, often by –omics methods\, followed by biomarker assay development and analytical validation\, and lastly\, extensive clinical validation and implementation of novel biomarkers in clinical practice.   \nShe has extensive expertise with assay development on state of the art technologies\, such as mass spectrometry and antibody-based arrays for biomarker discovery\, ultrasensitive immunoassays\, and in in implementation of vitro diagnostic technologies for clinical routine lab analysis. She is responsible for the large well-characterised biobank of the Amsterdam Dementia cohort\, containing >6000 paired CSF and serum samples of individuals visiting the memory clinical of the Alzheimer Center Amsterdam  (a.o. controls\, patients with Alzheimer\, Frontotemporal\, Lewy Bodies).To ensure the quality of the biosamples\, the group studies  pre-analytical effects\, which are key to implementation. Charlotte is leading several collaborative international biomarkernetworks\, such as the Society for Neurochemistry and routine CSF analysis and the Alzheimer Association-Global Biomarker Standardization and Blood Based Biomarkers and the Body fluid Biomarkers PIA\, \, and the recently founded Coral proteomics consortium. She is the coordinator of the Marie Curie MIRIADE project\, aiming to train 15 novel researchers into innovative strategies to develop dementia biomarkers (10 academic centers + 10 non-academic centers)\, and the JPND bPRIDE project\, that aims to develop targeted blood based biomarker panels for early differential diagnoses of specific dementias and is a collaborative project between 7 European and 1 Australian centers.  
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/rethinking-alzheimers-disease-cross-roads-in-the-earlier-detection-and-diagnosis-of-alzheimers/
LOCATION:Krakow\, Poland
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SUMMARY:13th Neuronus Neuroscience Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Neuronus Neuroscience Forum\, set to take place on 25-27 April 2024\, serves as an international and interdisciplinary conference hosted at the renowned Jagiellonian University in Krakow\, Poland. Its primary aim is to establish a dynamic platform for researchers across different career stages\, facilitating the open exchange of ideas and experiences drawn from diverse corners of the globe. Attendees are provided with a unique opportunity to unveil their research findings\, often marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys. Complementing this\, the event organizes a range of career-enhancing workshops and networking events. The conference program comprehensively covers various facets of neuroscience\, shedding light on the latest research trends and serving as a source of inspiration for all scientists embarking on innovative projects. \nABOUT NEURONUS\nThe main goal of the conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers to share their latest findings\, knowledge and experience\, as well as to make valuable connections with scientists representing different fields of neuroscience. We will encounter reflections on the neurobiological basis of love and on the role of the visual cortex in blind people. We will also learn about the impact of a healthy lifestyle on intelligence or the ageing process. \nThe event programme includes four thematic blocks – Cognitive Neuroscience\, Biological Neuroscience\, Computational Neuroscience and Medical Neuroscience. The first of these presents psychophysiological research\, related to the processing of emotions or perception. The second block is the study of the basic mechanisms of neuroscience\, such as the basis of neurodegenerative diseases. The Computational block focuses on research in neuroinformatics\, such as the development of artificial neural networks. The last block presents issues of neurology and psychiatry and clinical cases of diseases of the nervous system. \nThe schedule includes oral presentations\, poster sessions and plenary lectures by experts in the fields of research on the functioning of the nervous system. This year the invitation was accepted by Quentin Huys (Max Planck Institute\, Germany)\, Sebastian Haesler (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven\, Belgium)\, Jim Haxby (Dartmouth College\, USA)\, Andrew Holmes (University of Newcastle\, USA)\, Gaia Novarino (Institute of Science and Technology\, Austria)\, Katharina Wulff (Umeå Universitet\, Sweden) and Phlippe Schyns (University of Glasgow\, Scotland). \nWHERE AND WHEN?\nThe conference will take place from 25th to 27th of April 2024 at the Auditorium Maximum of the Jagiellonian University. On the day before the conference (24th of April) there will be organized workshops for young scientists on scientific data analysis and career-building\, providing a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and broaden your skills. \nFind out more!
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/13th-neuronus-neuroscience-forum/
LOCATION:Krakow\, Poland
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SUMMARY:Diagnosis\, diagnostic tools and cognitive assessments | 36th Global Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International
DESCRIPTION:EBC is pleased to be part of the session “Diagnosis\, diagnostic tools and cognitive assessments” at the upcoming 36th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International. The session will take place on 26 April 2024 at 13:30-15:00 in Krakow (Poland). Prof. Giovanni Frisoni will present “Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease: Scaling up health systems’ readiness” as one of the experts involved in the Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease project\, coordinated by EBC. \nAlzheimer’s disease (AD)\, the most common form of dementia\, is a progressive and debilitating neurodegenerative condition which robs people of their memory\, their independence\, their relationships and\, ultimately\, their lives. It affects close to 7 million people in the European Union (EU) alone. \nThe detection and diagnosis of AD relies on a system that remains focused on the late stage of the disease\, despite a better understanding of the disease progression. Clinical practice and healthcare systems’ readiness to detect\, diagnose and treat the disease effectively are still lagging. The use of biomarkers (cerebrospinal fluid tests (CSF) and positron emission tomography scans (PET))\, which are central to a diagnostic assessment for people with AD symptoms\, as well as relevant diagnostic facilities are under-utilised. PET imaging is expensive and of limited availability\, and CSF sampling may be considered invasive. \nThe European Brain Council’s ‘Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease: Detection and diagnosis’ White Paper has looked at the barriers to early diagnosis and how the healthcare systems infrastructure for detection and diagnosis of AD need to be transformed in order for people with AD to benefit from innovative solutions once they become approved for use. The Rethinking Schizophrenia project falls under the Rethinking the management of brain disorders series\, research-driven projects offering policy recommendations to make tangible changes with the aim to improve the lives of people living with brain disorders\, neurological and mental alike\, across Europe. More details about the outcomes of the Rethinking Alzheimer’s disease project can be found in this article. \nSpeakerGiovanni B Frisoni\, neurologist \nClinical neurologist\, Full Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Geneva\, Switzerland\, and Director of the Memory Clinic of the Geneva University Hospital. Former Scientific Director at the National Alzheimer’s Centre in Brescia\, Italy. Author of over 700 scientific papers listed in PubMed\, imaging editor for Neurobiology of Aging\, and founding editorial board member of The Lancet Neurology. Has led national and international projects funded by the European Commission\, IMI\, the Alzheimer’s Association\, Italian and Swiss Ministry of Health\, and industry. Chairman of Alzheimer’s Imaging Consortium at International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease in 2010 and 2011. Honorary member of the Austrian Neurological Society and of the French Society of Neurology\, he has received the Investigator Award Winner of European Academy of Neurology in 2016.
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/diagnosis-diagnostic-tools-cognitive-assessments/
LOCATION:Krakow\, Poland
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SUMMARY:Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:The very first edition of the Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health will take place next 2-3 May 2024 at the Nova Business School in the Carcavelos Campus in Carcavelos\, Portugal. \nThe Investment Programme & Event will aim to bring together 30-40 of the most promising Mental Health & Brain tech companies\, as selected by 40 of the most active investors and corporate partners in the sector. \nThe Mental & Brain Health event agenda includes 2 days of: \n\npitches\nmeetings\nkeynotes\npanel discussions\nnetworking opportunities.\n\nEBC Deputy Executive Director Stephanie Kramer will participate in a panel discussion “Is – or how can we make – mental health and brain health a government policy priority?” on 2nd of May at 19:00\, in the Auditorium. \nThe members of the EBC network can benefit from 20% discount code. If you are part of our network\, please get in contact with us at advocacy@braincouncil.eu. \nFind out more!Discover the programme!
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/tech-tour-mental-brain-health/
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SUMMARY:Be Open About Animal Research Day
DESCRIPTION:The European Animal Research Association (EARA)’s fourth edition of ‘Be Open About Animal Research Day’ (#BOARD24) will take place on Friday 3 May 2024. \n#BOARD24 is a global\, 24-hour social media campaign that celebrates openness by biomedical institutions in communicating animal research. Participants from around the world share their stories and experiences of being open about animal research with the public\, including case studies\, videos and events. \nJOIN THE CAMPAIGN
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/be-open-about-animal-research-day/
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SUMMARY:10th Academy of National Brain Councils
DESCRIPTION:Look Back at the 10th National Brain Councils AcademyThe 10th National Brain Councils Academy (NBCs) was held from 8 to 9 May 2024 in Pula\, more precisely on the island of Brijuni in Croatia. This year\, the meeting was integrated into the 3rd International Conference on Neurological Disorders and Neurorestoration\, which took place from 9 to 12 May 2024.\n\nThis annual event brought together several representatives from European NBCs\, both online and in person. No less than 11 countries were represented\, including Belgium\, Croatia\, Finland\, Germany\, Greece\, Italy\, Norway\, Serbia\, Spain\, Sweden and Switzerland.\nFurthermore\, we were pleased to welcome Karim Berkouk (Policy Officer\, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation\, European Commission) and to receive a video message from Dr Neerja Chowdhary (Technical Officer\, World Health Organization (WHO). The themes of their sessions were respectively “Update of the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders” and “Analysis of the Impact of AI in Science Policies for Neuroscience and Health”. During the meeting\, the NBCs shared their insights on the good practices and the national strategies for advancing brain health in Europe. They provided updates on their respective national brain health plans.\nAdditionally\, the European Brain Council (EBC) presented an overview of its EU Elections Manifesto 2024\, highlighting the importance of placing brain health and research at the top of the policy agenda\, both at the EU and national levels.\n\n“We call on the European Parliament and European Commission 2024-2029 to support policy making towards equitable and quality brain health to combat brain challenges\, promote societal cohesion\, boost economic productivity and guide the EU to the role of global leader in brain research.”– Frédéric Destrebecq\, Executive Director\, European Brain Council\n \nThe focus of the second part of the programme shifted towards data\, with a panel discussion dedicated to the establishment of the European Brain Health Data Hub\, an association proposing to share patient data among European health institutions. The aim of this new initiative is to enhance research on mental health\, particularly by addressing gaps in data availability. This initiative from the Belgian Brain Council\, led by Roland Pochet (Secretary General\, Belgian Brain Council) and Gregory Lewkowick (Professor\, University of Brussels) was endorsed by the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Labour\, Pierre-Yves Dermagne.\n\n\nFinally\, the meeting of the 10th NBCs Academy was all the more important this year\, as it took place ahead of a major milestone\, the European elections\, set to take place on 6-9 June 2024. This will be a crucial opportunity for the brain community to shape the future of European brain health\, research\, and innovation.\n\nLearn more about National Brain CouncilsLearn moreLearn more
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/10th-academy-of-national-brain-councils/
LOCATION:Pula\, Croatia\, Pula\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
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SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Neurological Disorders and Neurorestoration
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Neurological Disorders and Neurorestoration will be held from 9th – 12th May 2023 in Brijuni National Park\, Croatia. \nThis unique international meeting will cover a wide range of areas connected to neurology\, neuroscience and neurorestoration\, such as neuroinflammation\, neurodegeneration\, ischemic diseases\, paroxysmal and extrapyramidal diseases. The School of Medicine of the University of Zagreb\, supported by all clinics for neurology of the Zagreb Clinical and Hospital Centers\, is the main organizer of the conference. \nThe conference will be organized in conjunction with the 10th Academy Meeting of National Brain Councils that will be held from 8th – 9th May. \nMore information about the event will be available soon. \nPDF Presentation
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/3rd-international-conference-on-neurological-disorders-and-neurorestoration/
LOCATION:Brijuni National Park\, Croatia\, Brijuni\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
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SUMMARY:16th World Congress of the International Neuromodulation Society
DESCRIPTION:Neuromodulation: Harnessing the Power of the Nervous System\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe theme will emphasize the field’s transformative force on disease treatment and proven therapies delivered with refined and personalized techniques. \nThe 16th INS World Congress (INS 2024)\, will bring together over 1\,500 scientists\, researchers\, engineers\, device developers\, and healthcare providers to advance the neuromodulation field. Witness the best scientific and teaching programs and ground-breaking research. The theme will emphasize the field’s transformative force on disease treatment and proven therapies delivered with refined and personalized techniques. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information and registration
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/16th-world-congress-of-the-international-neuromodulation-society/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Canada
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
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SUMMARY:Belgian Brain Council Symposium | Altruistic Data Association
DESCRIPTION:On May 14 and 15\, 2024\, the Belgian Brain Council is organizing a symposium that will officially inaugurate the creation of an Altruistic Data Association. This creation is the result of the application of the European Data Governance Act (DGA)\, which encourages the voluntary sharing of data for altruistic purposes such as scientific research or the improvement of public services. \nThis symposium will present the fruit of our interactions with the political world\, scientific experts and the trust placed in the BBC by its 25 patient associations and 22 scientific societies. This symposium is aimed at a wide audience interested in data sharing in the healthcare sector. There are 150 places available. \nThe political debates and the session where patient associations have their say will be translated into French and Dutch in real time. The scientific session will be in English.  Online participants will be able to ask questions via the Slido platform. Reservations will be open from March 15\, 2024. The program includes the active participation of politicians\, scientists\, patient associations\, members of the European Commission\, the Belgian Health Data Agency and the Brain Councils of 5 other member states who have decided to join forces. It will be a hybrid event\, meaning it can be taken online or in person. \nRegistrationProgramme
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/belgian-brain-council-symposium-altruistic-data-association/
LOCATION:University Foundation\, Rue d'Egmont 11\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:12th European Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Products
DESCRIPTION:The 12th European Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Products (ECRD) is the largest\, patient-led\, rare disease policy-shaping event held in Europe. \nBy bringing together people with rare diseases and patient advocates\, policy makers\, healthcare industry representatives\, clinicians\, regulators and Member State representatives\, EURORDIS harnesses the power of this extensive network to shape goal-driven rare disease policies of the future. \nWith over 1000 participants\, the Conference is an unrivalled opportunity to network and exchange invaluable insights within the rare disease community. Through collaborative efforts\, these discussions culminate in clear policy recommendations that can influence both EU and national policies. \nGet ready for the next ECRD\, a fully hybrid conference taking place on 15 & 16 May 2024 online and at The Square in Brussels. \nRegistration is now open with a limited number of 300 places available to join us in person and early-bird fees available until 2 February!  \nFind out more!For privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I Accept
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/12th-european-conference-on-rare-diseases-orphan-products/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518
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SUMMARY:10th European Stroke Organisation Conference – ESOC 2024
DESCRIPTION:ESOC is Europe’s leading forum for advances in research and clinical care of patients with cerebrovascular diseases. ESOC 2024\, hosted exclusively onsite in Basel\, Switzerland\, presents an exceptional conference experience\, providing an outstanding scientific programme with major clinical trials\, workshops\, and debates aimed at connecting colleagues across various disciplines\, institutes\, and countries. \nMore informationRegistration
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/10th-european-stroke-organisation-conference-esoc-2024/
LOCATION:Congress Center and Messe Basel\, Messeplatz\, Basel\, 4058\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:HealthTech For Patients
DESCRIPTION:HealthTech For Patients (HTFP) serves as a platform for patients to express their needs and discover innovations in healthcare by reuniting health innovation stakeholders. The goal is to put the patient at the center of innovation. This event aims to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and patients\, establishing an open exchange platform that enables professionals to better understand the perspectives\, needs\, and experiences of patients. \nThe theme of this year’s edition is “Inside Mental Health: Causes and Environment” with two insightful roundtable discussions: \n\n“The Impact of Illness on Mental Health: From Screening to Post-Treatment”\n“Mental Health in a Challenging World: The Impact of Environment”\n\nEBC Executive Director Frédéric Destrebecq is pleased to be a speaker in the Keynote on Clinical Aspect of the first roundtable discussion. \nPROGRAMMEREGISTRATIONMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/healthtech-for-patients/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T093000
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SUMMARY:Brussels 20KM Run – #Move4YrBrain
DESCRIPTION:The European Brain Foundation joins forces with the European Brain Council to shed light on the benefits of physical exercise for the brain\, reactivating the #Move4YrBrain campaign. Physical activity and healthy lifestyles have a clear and demonstrated impact on brain health. Whether you’re running\, walking\, or jogging\, let’s lace up our shoes\, hit the pavement\, and boost our brain health together! \nShare your runs\, walks\, or jogs with us using #Move4YrBrain or by joining our Strava group. We encourage each and every one of you to start – or keep – exercising and share your pictures on social media with the hashtag #Move4YrBrain\, or our website. T-shirts can be made available upon request.  \nAs part of the #Move4YrBrain Campaign\, members of the EBC team will also take part in the 20KM of Brussels on May 26\, a sport event dedicated to handisport\, runners and walkers. \nRegistrations to the 20km of Brussels are now officially sold out. The last race numbers will go on sale on 2 May at 9am on the organizers’ website. \nJoin the Team20KM of BrusselsMove4YrBrain
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/brussels-20km-run/
LOCATION:Parc du Cinquantenaire\, Parc du Cinquantenaire\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
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SUMMARY:2024 European Elections
DESCRIPTION:While brain disorders cost the European Union an estimated €800 billion every year (a number widely considered to be outdated and much higher as of 2024)\, we have yet to have a full understanding of their underlying mechanisms and of the brain itself\, mainly due to how incredibly complex this organ is. Consequently\, a large number of brain conditions remain without a disease-modifying therapy or cure. \nInstead of divesting in a cost\, to meet this growing burden\, policymakers and society at large should view the prioritization and support of brain research as an investment into prevention\, wellness and optimization\, creating a better future for each and every one of their constituents. Concerted action to improve access to prevention\, effective and timely diagnosis\, treatment\, rehabilitative and supportive care is sorely needed to achieve potential savings and improve EU citizens’ quality of life. Brain conditions\, neurological and mental alike\, must be made an European priority\, through both policymaking and economic prioritisation. \nThe upcoming 2024 European Election is thus a crucial milestone for the entire brain community. By participating in the electoral process\, we can shape the future of brain health\, research\, and innovation in the EU\, ultimately leading to better outcomes for individuals and societies alike. On this page\, you will find relevant materials to help you engage in this process\, and making sure the voice of our community is heard. \n2024 Elections ManifestoGlobal Call to actionPledge for scienceBetween 6–9 June 2024\, millions of Europeans will participate in shaping the future of European democracy on the occasion of the European elections. \nIt is a unique moment when we can all collectively decide on the future of the European Union. Voting is always important\, be it at local\, national or European level. It is an excellent opportunity to have your say on topics you care about. \nIt can be easy to forget how many people are impacted by the outcome of the European elections. The European Parliament adopts laws that affect everyone: large countries and small communities\, powerful companies and young start-ups\, the global and the local. \nEU laws tackle most people’s priorities: the environment\, security\, migration\, social policies\, consumer rights\, economy\, rule of law and many more. Today\, every important national topic also has a European angle. \nYour vote will decide which Members of the European Parliament will represent you in preparing new laws and will influence the election of the European Commission. These decisions will shape your daily life and that of many others. \nUseful ResourcesFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. For more details\, please see our Privacy Policy.I AcceptGeneral InformationWhat europe does for meRemind me to voteCurrent Projects funded by the European Union
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/2024-european-elections/
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SUMMARY:2024 Thematic Networks: Pitch webinar - Meet the leaders\, learn about their proposals\, EUHPP Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The European Commission is organising the 2024 Thematic Networks Pitch webinar – Meet the leaders\, learn about their proposals on June 24\, 2024. The following four Thematic Networks will be presented: \n\n“Advancing Precision Medicine for Europe’s Cancer Patients with AIpowered Imaging”\n“Profiling Cancer Genomes using AI and Natural Language Processing – Methodologies for Hotspot Identification”\n“Beyond Boundaries: A Global Continuum for healthy generations”\n“Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain”\n\nThis will be the opportunity for EBC to explain the goals and scope of its new Thematic Network\, Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain. More details can be found on the European Commission website\, or by clicking on the button below. \nMore information & Agenda
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/2024-thematic-networks-pitch-webinar-meet-the-leaders-learn-about-their-proposals-euhpp-live-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:FENS Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)\, the Austrian Neuroscience Association (ANA) and the Hungarian Neuroscience Society are delighted to welcome you to the FENS Forum 2024\, taking place in Vienna\, Austria\, from 25-29 June 2024. \nThe FENS Forum is Europe’s largest neuroscience congress\, covering all areas of neuroscience from basic to translational research. FENS Forum 2024 will feature an exciting programme of plenary and special lectures\, scientific symposia\, technical workshops\, special interest events\, career development and networking opportunities and so much more! \nEBC looks forward to being part of the exhibition area and holding the following sessions at the Forum: \n\nPrioritizing Brain Health in Youth: Bringing Neuroscience to Society and Informing Policy\, Mini Conference\, 25 June 2024\, 10:00-12:00\nDiscover the European Brain Council at the FENS Booth\, 26 June 2024\, 13:30-14:15\nEnhancing Global Partnerships in Brain Research\, Networking Reception\, 27 June\, 18:45-20:15\n\nFind out more
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/fens-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress\, Messepl. 1\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
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SUMMARY:Prioritizing Brain Health in Youth: Bringing Neuroscience to Society and Informing Policy | 2024 FENS Forum Mini Conference
DESCRIPTION:EBC is pleased to hold a Mini Conference ‘Prioritizing Brain Health in Youth: Bringing Neuroscience to Society and Informing Policy‘ at the upcoming FENS Forum. The event will take place on 25 June 2024 at 10:00-12:00. \nLocation: HALL B\, Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center\, Vienna Austria \nAccording to OECD half of the population will have to contend with mental health problems at some point in their life. Two-thirds of mental health disorders manifest before age 25. Good brain health plays a significant role in an individual’s well-being and profoundly impacts the collective economy and society. Today there is an urgent action needed on failing youth mental health. Neuroscience and brain development are key to address the situation. Understanding neural circuits is critical for gaining insights into the etiology of mental disorders. Brain development does not stop at birth and some aspects continue throughout infancy\, childhood\, and adolescence\, allowing the full development of cognitive functions. Different determinants related to physical health\, healthy environments\, safety and security\, life-long learning\, and social connection as well as access to quality services influence the way our brains develop\, adapt\, and respond to stress and adversity. Ongoing progress in neurobiology and cognitive neuroscience allow the design of better prevention and intervention strategies to help avoid brain deficits and/or limit their impact and maintain brain health.   \nAlthough effective early detection and interventions exist\, there are numerous unmet needs along the mental health care pathways. Navigating the mental health services system is often complex for patients and families due to fragmented services and discontinuity of care. Policies and programs to prevent and mitigate the negative impacts on schooling\, employment\, families\, and risky behaviors are also paramount. The European Commission’s communication on a comprehensive approach to mental health released in June 2023 is a step forward but requires more commitment to boost children and young adult’s mental health. The European Brain Council (EBC) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) will convene a Mini Conference on 25 June at the upcoming FENS Forum 2024 in Vienna to address these challenges. The event will explore what the opportunities are of incorporating a transdiagnostic and biopsychosocial-informed perspective. The meeting will bring together neuroscientists\, clinicians\, researchers\, policymakers\, patients & caregivers to raise awareness on brain health\, bridging the gap between research\, policy\, and society.  \nFinal Programme and Speakers FENS\nDISCOVER THE PROGRAMME AND THE SPEAKERSAll FENS Forum participants can join the Mini Conference without extra registration. Registration for external participants has closed. Those that registered on time will have access to the FENS Forum 2024 for the whole day of 25 June 2024.
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/2024-fens-forum-mini-conference/
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