The Brain Health Council Foundation in Bulgaria has presented an innovative online calculator designed to assess an individual’s five-year risk of ischemic stroke. Developed by a team at University Hospital “N. I. Pirogov” in Sofia, the tool uses 12 indicators, including age, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, cholesterol levels, physical activity and family history of [...]
The Forum of the Belgian Brain Council will take place on Friday, 6 November 2026, from 9:00 to 14:00 at the University Foundation in Brussels. Recent advances in research have significantly transformed the management of various neurological disorders. Innovative therapies now make it possible to target previously inaccessible mechanisms, slow disease progression and, in [...]
PRESS RELEASE | KILDARE, 26 October 2026 — Earlier support, better-connected care and a stronger voice for people living with brain conditions were at the heart of the event Breaking Down Silos: A Value-Driven Future for Brain Health & Care, held on October 26 at the Irish National Stud & Gardens in Kildare. An [...]
The European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) welcomes participants to the 39th ECNP Congress, taking place in Munich, Germany, from 10–13 October 2026. As one of Europe’s leading congresses in neuroscience and neuropsychopharmacology, the event brings together researchers, clinicians and other professionals to explore the latest advances in brain research and the treatment of [...]
The European Brain Council warmly congratulates Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and the development of optogenetics. Their groundbreaking work has transformed neuroscience by enabling researchers to use light to control individual nerve cells in [...]
The European Brain Council (EBC) was proud to lead the 2026 Brain Days at the Science Summit of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, marking another major milestone in the efforts to advance brain health, research and capital on the global policy agenda. Access the Pictures Look back at the [...]
For the fifth year in a row, the European Brain Council (EBC) joined partners and stakeholders from across the global brain health community in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), bringing brain health, research, innovation and the broader societal and economic value of brain health into discussions taking place throughout [...]
Trust is becoming the new currency in neurotechnology, and the Seal of Responsible Neurotechnology is designed to help companies earn it.Shaped with the sectorOn 28 September 2026, the European Brain Council (EBC) brought together the organisations piloting the Seal and its pool of independent experts to take stock of the pilot and fine-tune the framework. [...]
ZHAW Health Sciences is expanding its continuing education portfolio with the new module “Neuro-Skills advanced”. The seven-day programme covers a range of topics, including epilepsy, stroke and neuroimmunology, movement disorders and neurosurgery, as well as headaches. A particular focus is placed on the practical application of knowledge in clinical and outpatient settings. This includes [...]
On 8 October 2026, the Belgian Brain Council will bring together representatives from the European Commission, Belgian authorities, academia, patient associations and the pharmaceutical industry at the University Foundation in Brussels to explore how health data altruism can move from a European concept to practical implementation. Mental health will feature prominently, with Dr. Anaïs [...]
