EBC Newsletter (March, 2019)
The EBC Newsletter for March 2019 can be accessed here.
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03-2019
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03-2019
EBC-coordinated EBRA project launches Call for Clusters
Today marks the launch of the EBC-coordinated EBRA (European Brain Research Area) project's Call for Clusters, aimed to promote co-operation and exchange between brain research projects and networks, and thus enable or enhance international collaboration and the emergence of development of clusters in all areas of brain research, in line with EBRA’s aim to foster new, [...]
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03-2019
EBC launches Election Manifesto for 2019 European Elections
The next European elections take place on 23-26 May 2019, when 350 million EU citizens will again have their chance to elect the 751 members of the European Parliament (EP). In light of these elections, EBC has joined many like-minded organizations in producing its own Election Manifesto, a call and reminder to MEPs, old and [...]
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03-2019
EBC holds Brain Awareness Week event on “Mood and Food: Exploring the gut-brain connection”
Though Brain Awareness Week is still approaching, held next week on March 11-15, the European Brain Council held its annual event early this year, ensuring access to the European Parliament in Brussels and an audience of policymakers and the general public. This year, the event focused on "Mood and Food: Exploring the gut-brain connection", examining [...]
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02-2019
EBC Newsletter (February, 2019)
The EBC Newsletter for February 2019 can be accessed here.
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02-2019
Registration now open for BAW 2019 event: “Mood and Food: Exploring the gut-brain connection”
One of EBC's annual activities is to hold an outreach event for Members of the European Parliament and the general public during the Brain Awareness Week (BAW). This global campaign is held in March every year and aims to increase public awareness on the progress and benefits of brain research. This year we focus on [...]
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01-2019
EBC Newsletter (January, 2019)
The EBC Newsletter for January 2019 can be accessed here.
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12-2018
Development of multiple sclerosis policy report and national brain plans with a focus on MS, a European Brain Council & Health Policy Partnership 2018–2019 Joint Project
The policy report and national brain plan templates will be launched on the 6th November 2019.
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12-2018
Launch of ‘Sustainable Approach To Depression’ policy report
Today, the European Parliament Interest Group on Mental health, Well-being and Brain Disorders (with co-hosting MEPs Tomas Zdechovsky and Nessa Childers), EBC, GAMIAN-Europe, the European Psychiatric Association (EPA), EUFAMI, the Expert Platform on Depression, Eurocarers, the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP), the UEMS – Sector of Psychiatry and the International Federation for Psychotherapy launch a joint policy paper on [...]
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11-2018
Stronger together for a healthier Europe
As we head towards the European Parliament elections in 2019, healthcare systems and citizens across Europe are facing unprecedented challenges driven by an ageing population, and increased prevalence of chronic diseases. Research shows that 550,000 people of working age die from Non-Communicable Diseases in the EU every year. Aside from the significant impact on individual [...]