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SUMMARY:Rethinking Schizophrenia Webinar - Germany Country Profile
DESCRIPTION:Practical Details\nOrganisers: European Brain Council\, German Brain Council\,  Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy\, University of Lübeck\, Lübeck\, Germany\nDate: 4 March 2026\, 14:30 – 16:00 CET\nLocation: Virtual Webinar  \nSchizophrenia remains a major public health challenge\, with significant personal\, social and economic consequences. Traditional approaches to schizophrenia focus primarily on mental health interventions\, yet emerging evidence underscores the need for a brain health perspective\, one that acknowledges the interplay between biological\, psychological and social determinants. \nThe webinar AI-supported Prediction and Intervention: A Comprehensive Approach to Integrated Biopsychosocial Schizophrenia Care\, building on the second and third phase of the Rethinking Schizophrenia Project\, after examining the Polish and Danish country-specific profiles\, will explore how early intervention\, innovative treatments and AI-supported technology can reshape schizophrenia care in Germany. The webinar\, set to take place online on 4 March 2026 (14:30-16:00 CET)\, will discuss and present country-specific findings\, illustrating barriers and best practices in implementing comprehensive care pathways. \nRegister HereProgrammeRead More About The Project
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/rethinking-schizophrenia-webinar-germany/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:European Life After Stroke Forum
DESCRIPTION:The fourth in-person European Life After Stroke Forum will take place in Stockholm on 9-10 March 2026. The Forum is a unique event where healthcare professionals\, researchers\, policymakers and those affected by stroke can come together to address the issues of life after stroke. \nAbout the European Life After Stroke Forum\nThe impact of a stroke is devastating\, leaving those affected to navigate years of cognitive\, communication\, relationship\, financial and health challenges with insufficient support. Current research and resources primarily focus on stroke prevention\, and early treatment and rehabilitation\, neglecting the longer term needs of survivors. Research into life after stroke is crucial\, as highlighted in the Stroke Action Plan for Europe 2018-2030. \nThe vision of the event is to unite stroke voices from across Europe to collectively reduce the burden of life after stroke. The main goal to provide a unique platform where healthcare professionals\, researchers\, policymakers and those affected by stroke can come together to address these issues. \nThe forth ELASF in Stockholm will feature a programme filled with the latest research and best practice\, with the voices of people with lived experience at its heart. With this mix of knowledge and real-life stories we want to inspire and motivate our attendees\, and ultimately empower them to make impactful changes in their countries. Together\, we will drive the improvement of life after stroke care and support across Europe forward. \nLearn moreRegister Now
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/european-life-after-stroke-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Stockholm\, Sweden
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SUMMARY:Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress
DESCRIPTION:As part of Brain Awareness Week 2026\, the Brain Health Mission\, along with key strategic partners\, the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)\, the European Brain Council (EBC) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)\, as well as the support of Angelika Winzig MEP are organising a full day of events in Brussels highlighting the brain entitled Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress on 18 March 2026. The day features three events aimed at advancing both policy and practice to improve brain health outcomes: \nThe European Brain Health Summit (09:30-12:30 CET) will focus on the need for a coherent European strategy for brain health\, spanning early childhood development\, lifelong brain health maintenance\, and the prevention of neurological conditions. Discussions will highlight how aligned policies and sustained investment can reduce the growing burden of neurological disorders\, support economic growth\, and drive innovation. \nThe Brain Health Mission Exhibition at European Parliament (14:00–15:00 CET) hosted by Angelika Winzig MEP will showcase the role of brain health in Europe’s well-being\, productivity\, and societal resilience\, underlining why brain health is a cross-cutting policy priority. The event will focus on actionable strategies for prevention\, early intervention\, and sustainable solutions that can drive long-term impact for brain health. \nA European Vision for the Brain: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation (16:00-18:00 CET) will take place at a key moment as the European Union finalises its 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation\, offering a unique window to ensure the brain is firmly anchored in EU policy agendas. Featuring EBC and FENS and hosted by MEP Angelika Winzig within the European Parliament\, the event will highlight how coordinated approaches across research\, care systems\, innovation ecosystems and prevention frameworks can accelerate progress and reduce fragmentation\, ensuring Europe’s brain health ecosystem evolves in a coherent and impactful way. \nJoin us on 18 March to attend the Brain Health Day and take part in discussions shaping the future of brain health in Europe: Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress. \nOrganised by: the Brain Health Mission\, along with key strategic partners\, the European Academy of Neurology (EAN)\, the European Brain Council (EBC) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)\, as well as the support of Angelika Winzig MEP. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/brain-awareness-week-2026/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Coordination Plan,Global Partnerships
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SUMMARY:A European Vision for the Brain: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation (Part of Brain Health Day 2026)
DESCRIPTION:As part of Brain Awareness Week 2026\, the European Brain Council (EBC) joins forces under the Brain Health Mission with key strategic partners the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS). Supported by MEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, AT)\, a full day of events will take place in Brussels under the umbrella Brain Health Day: Prevention\, Policy\, Progress on 18 March 2026. The event in question\, A European Vision for Brain Health: Coordinating Research\, Care & Innovation\, hosted by MEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, Austria)\, will take place in the Presidential Salon of the European Parliament from 16:00 – 18:00. \nBrain Awareness Week is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March\, the week unites the efforts of partner organizations world-wide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages. EBC takes part annually with an initiative to promote and communicate on brain health and research\, showcasing ongoing efforts to prevent and treat brain disorders – neurological and mental alike – in Europe. The goal of these activities is to gain more attention for brain health\, not only from within the wider brain community but also from EU policymakers and the public\, to ensure that more resources are channelled towards prevention awareness\, research on the brain and for the millions of Europeans currently living with or affected by a brain condition. \nAs the European Union finalises its 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation\, which will define the trajectory of Europe’s scientific and technological leadership for the years to come\, there is a unique window of opportunity to ensure that the brain is firmly anchored in the EU’s policy agendas. This event will help shape a powerful political momentum at a decisive time for concerted EU action. Building on the growing movement across Europe and globally to develop national brain strategies\, this year’s event will serve as a platform to highlight how coordinated approaches – across research\, care systems\, innovation ecosystems and prevention frameworks – can accelerate progress and reduce fragmentation. The event will also leverage the activities led by the European Academy of Neurology\, from its Brain Health Summit to the week-long exhibition in the European Parliament\, therefore offering an unprecedented opportunity to amplify messages\, strengthen collaboration and build a unified momentum for brain health in the European union. It will also connect directly with the ongoing work to establish an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain\, ensuring that Europe’s brain health ecosystem evolves in a coherent and impactful way. \nThis event is supported by Angelini Pharma\, Bristol-Myers Squibb\, Lundbeck and Roche. \nRegister HereDownload the ProgrammeProgramme \nMaster of Ceremony: \n\n \nLisa Burke \n16:00 – 16:05 Welcome and Opening\n\n \nMEP Angelika Winzig (EPP\, Austria) \n\n \nProf. Suzanne Dickson\n President\, European Brain Council (EBC) \n16:05 – 17:00 Boosting Discovery Neuroscience to Drive EU Competitiveness and Leadership\n\n \nJohn O’Keefe\nNobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2014 and Sainsbury Wellcome Centre\n \n\n \nJan Schadrack\nHead Neuroscience & Rare Diseases; Product Development Medical\, Roche\n \n\n \nMaria Leptin\nPresident\, European Research Council (ERC) \n  \n\n \nLeszek Kaczmarek\nNeuroscientist and Board Member for Neuroscience\, European Research Council (ERC) \n  \n\n \nKurt Deketelaere\nSecretary General\, League of European Research Universities (LERU) \n  \n\n \nPanayiota Poirazi\nSecretary General\, Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) \n  \n\n \nTomás Ryan\nEBC Board Member; Chair\, FENS Advocacy Committee \n17:00 – 17:20 Addressing the Unmet Needs and the Burden of Disease\n\n \nGianpiero Cavalleri\nDeputy Director\, FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre; Director\, Human Genetic Variation Research Group \n\n \nIsaac Middelmann\nPresident\, Resonance Health Europe\n \n\n \nScott Vuocolo\nExecutive Director\, Worldwide Medical\, Neuroscience\, Bristol Myers Squibb \n17:20 – 17:45 Shaping an Actionable European Coordination Plan for the Brain\n\n \nAgnese Cattaneo\nChief Medical Officer\, Angelini Pharma\n \n\n \nGeert Dom\nPast President\, European Psychiatric Association; Scientific Advisory Board Member\, European Brain Foundation\n \n\n \nElena Moro\nPresident\, European Academy of Neurology \n  \n\n \nMEP Nikos Papandreou\n(S&D\, Greece) \n  \n17:45 – 17:55 Towards a Brain-Healthy Union: National Strategies & Multistakeholder Engagement\n\n \nMEP Aurelijus Veryga\n(ECR\, Lithuania) \n\n \nMEP Tomislav Sokol\n(EPP\, Croatia) \n17:55 – 18:00 Conclusion\n\n \nProf. Suzanne Dickson\n President\, European Brain Council (EBC) \n18:00-20:00 Networking Reception
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/a-european-vision-for-the-brain/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Coordination Plan,Global Partnerships
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SUMMARY:European Partnership for Brain Health: Brain Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:European Partnership for Brain Health: Brain Awareness Week 2026\nOn March 19th\, 2026\, The European Partnership for Brain Health invites the public to an engaging half-day event during Brain Awareness Week. This interactive session will bring together diverse voices from the brain health community to discuss the Partnership’s goals and how interdisciplinary collaboration is shaping the future of brain health research and innovation across Europe. \nAttendees will hear from experts about upcoming funding opportunities and how the Partnership is fostering dialogue between science and society to ensure research truly serves the needs of patients\, caregivers\, and communities. \nWhether for a researcher\, healthcare professional\, patient advocate\, policymaker\, or someone simply interested in the future of brain health\, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn about what’s ahead for European brain health research and connect with the wider brain health community. \nRegistration includes welcome coffee and a networking lunch. \nDate: 19 March 2026\nLocation: Comet (Room 4.4)\,\nPl. Stéphanie 20\, 1050 Brussels (Belgium)\nTime: 8:30 -14:30 (welcome coffee to lunch) \nRegister Now!ProgrammeLearn more about the ProjectThis project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101259512
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/european-partnership-for-brain-health-brain-awareness-week-2026/
LOCATION:Comet Louise\, Place Stephanie 20\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:34th European Congress of Psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:The 34th European Congress of Psychiatry will be held in Prague (Czech Republic) on 28 – 31 March 2026. \nThe 2026 Congress motto will be “Mental Health: Improving Care and Expanding Horizons”\, emphasising the need to improve mental healthcare across all contexts and for every citizen living in Europe. “Expanding Horizons” underscores the importance of strengthening collaboration with allied professionals and including experts by experience and carers in the improvement of mental healthcare. \nThe Congress will provide an excellent opportunity to share clinical knowledge\, advance education\, and discuss research opportunities in the areas of prevention\, early detection\, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders\, as well as in the promotion of mental health in the general population. \nThe European Psychiatric Association includes 44 National Psychiatric Associations\, representing more than 80\,000 mental health professionals across Europe. In addition to its 23 Scientific Sections\, the Associations also includes several Committees and Task Forces dedicated to addressing key challenges in mental health. Participating in the 2026 Congress will be a unique opportunity to gain new insights\, optimise patient care\, and expand professional networks. \n12th EPA Forum\nSaturday\, 28. March 2026 | 09:00 – 12:00 CET | Prague Congress Centre \nFrédéric Destrebecq\, EBC Executive Director\, will be speaking in a session on ‘Fostering Whole-Person Mental Health through Integrated Care’. This roundtable will address the topics of mental and brain health across the lifespan\, physical health and multimorbidity\, lifestyle and social determinants\, reducing the mortality gap \nRead MoreScientific Programme\nSunday\, 29. March 2026 |08:00 – 09:30 | South Hall 3 \nAs part of the ‘Joint Symposium FENS – EBC: The Neuroscience of Prevention: Early Intervention Strategies for Mental Health‘\, Suzanne Dickson\, EBC President\, will be presenting on ‘Translating neuroscience into prevention: building brain health-oriented early intervention pathways in Europe\, the case of psychosis/schizophrenia’.  \nRead MoreScientific Programme\nSunday\, 29. March 2026 |15:00 – 16:30 | South Hall 2A \nAs part of the ‘Joint Symposium APA – WPA: Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders: Comparing European and US Models‘\, Pavel Mohr\, Head of Department at the National Institute of Mental Health\, will be presenting on the Rethinking Schizophrenia Project. \nRead MoreE-Poster presentation\nMonday\, 30. March 2026 | 13:00 – 13:05 | e-Poster Station 3 \nAs part of EBC’s ‘Rethinking Schizophrenia’ project\, Vinciane Quoidbach\, EBC Research Project Manager\, and Pavel Mohr\, Head of the Clinical Department at the National Institute of Mental Health\, will be presenting on ‘Rethinking Schizophrenia Care in Europe: A Brain Health Approach to Early Intervention and System Reform‘ \nRead MoreEBC Booth\nDuring the entire EPA congress | Booth 19 \nAdditionally\, EBC will be present among the Exhibitor booths throughout the entirety of the congress! Whether you want to discuss our ongoing projects\, learn more about our mission\, or explore future events and collaboration opportunities – come find us! \nLearn More
URL:https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/34th-european-congress-of-psychiatry/
LOCATION:Prague\, Czech Republic
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