About Rethinking Schizophrenia Today is World Schizophrenia Day! We take this opportunity to highlight Phase 3 of our ongoing Rethinking Schizophrenia project, which assesses how individual countries can turn policy recommendations into actionable solutions. Phase 3 of the Rethinking Schizophrenia Care Pathway project, titled “Country Profiles – the Reality Check,” will take place [...]
Ahead of the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in September 2025, representatives of the global neurology community, under the OneNeurology Partnership, have come together to publish a position paper that calls for inclusion of neurology as a distinct pillar within the NCD response. Neurological conditions are the leading [...]
In the context of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) being held in Geneva on 19–27 May 2025, the European Brain Council (EBC) fully supports the Resolution on Rare Diseases: ‘Rare Diseases: A Global Health Priority for Equity and Inclusion’. Spearheaded by Rare Diseases International and a broad coalition of partners, this initiative acknowledges [...]
As this week marks the 2025 edition of the European Mental Health Awareness Week, EBC is pleased to note the increasing momentum behind mental health at both the European and global levels. However, despite recent progresses in developing and enlarging mental health policies, much remains to be done to ensure that the needs of [...]
On 26 June 2025, MEP Romana Jerković (S&D, Croatia), Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Public Health Committee, will host an event titled ‘Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action’. Set to take place in the European Parliament, this timely event will bring together high-level policymakers, researchers, clinicians, industry representatives, patient advocates and international [...]
The Belgian Brain Council Symposium 2025, held at the University Foundation in Brussels on May 17, explored how data and artificial intelligence are reshaping the understanding and management of brain disorders. The day began with a morning session that focused on major neurological conditions—multiple sclerosis, neurocognitive disorders, stroke, and depression—supported by expert insights and [...]
The European Union research and innovation ecosystem is at a turning point. While the Letta, Draghi & Heitor reports emphasised the instrumental role played by research and innovation in driving forward Europe’s leadership in life sciences and its overall competitiveness, challenges are mounting including strained budgets, a strongly competitive funding environment, increasing bureaucratic burdens [...]
Do you have a start-up set up for the next great brain innovation and are ready to put it to the challenge? The Brain Innovation Days Pitch Competition is an opportunity for you to pitch your business to join the running for the Jury and/or Public Prize. About Brain Innovation Days [...]
On May 2, 2025, the Chair of the Brain Health Council Foundation, Prof. Nikolay Gabrovsky, and Board Member Arkadi Sharkov, held a working meeting with the European Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation – Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva. The key topic of discussion was the transformative role of innovation and artificial intelligence in medicine, as well [...]
Read the Charter Endorse the Charter Started in February 2024, EBC is thrilled to share with you the European Charter for the Responsible Development of Neurotechnologies! With the ultimate goal to promote a culture of stewardship and trust in neurotechnologies, to foster greater wellbeing and sustainable economic growth, and to guide [...]
