The European Brain Council (EBC) was delighted to participate in the 2024 Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum in Vienna, organised by FENS in collaboration with the Austrian Neuroscience Association (ANA) and the Hungarian Neuroscience Society. This year's Forum, held from 25-29 June, brought together over 7,000 neuroscientists from around the world to [...]
On the International Phenylketonuria Day 2024, the European Brain Council (EBC) is pleased to publish the 'The Value of Education: Digital Care Pathways for Rare Brain Diseases. The Case of Phenylketonuria (PKU)' study insights. About Phenylketonuria Rare diseases typically display a high level of symptom complexity and variability. Individuals diagnosed with [...]
We are pleased to announce that the second phase of the Rethinking Alzheimer's disease project kicks off! Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease, coordinated by EBC, in collaboration with the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), is a research-driven project offering policy recommendations to make tangible changes with the aim to improve the lives of [...]
Registration is now open for the Brain Innovation Days 2024! Join us in Brussels on 13-14 November 2024 at our venue, the EGG, for two days of brain innovation. You can benefit from an Early Bird Rate by registering before 31 July 2024. By registering, you will have access to on-site matchmaking advantages, a Cocktail Reception on 13 November, the Brain Innovation Days Pitch Competition, an Innovation Hall, inspiring sessions and [...]
We are pleased to announce that the European Brain Council (EBC) had been selected to lead one of the 2024 EU Health Policy Platform Thematic Networks, focused Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain. This decision underscores the growing importance of brain health and science in shaping EU health, social, and research policies. Over [...]
With the 2024 European Parliament Elections behind us, the European Brain Council (EBC), its member organisations and the wider brain community are rallying support for the increased prioritisation of brain health on EU health and research agendas. As part of the No Health Without Brain Health campaign, we urge all [...]
Thank you to all applicants who made the effort to submit Poster Presentation, Innovation Showcase, Pitch Competition or Innovative Session applications for the Brain Innovation Days by the deadline last Sunday. We received an exciting array of abstracts to be featured in November! However, we understand that deadlines during this busy period can be overwhelming and easily missed, resulting [...]
After the launch of the policy report 'Rethinking Schizophrenia: Beyond the Voices' in March 2024, falling under the 1st phase of the Rethinking Schizophrenia project, we are pleased to announce that the second phase, focusing on the schizophrenia care pathway, officially kicks off on the occasion of the European Mental Health Week! The Rethinking [...]
A call for proposals to select the next Thematic Network leaders was launched back in March. From the 19 proposals that were submitted and evaluated by the European Commission, six made it to this poll. Now the final selection is up to you! In response to the European Commission’s invitation to stakeholders to make [...]
Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to share with you the European Brain Council (EBC) Annual Report for 2023. It has been a monumental and jam-packed year for EBC. When reflecting on the highlights of the last 12 months, it was amazing to identify just how many there were. As the main voice speaking on [...]
