The Belgian Brain Council will organise a roundtable at the European Parliament titled : “Scientific sovereignty as a strategic priority for Europe with a focus on health and brain research” on 12 May 2026 in Brussels & Online (Hybrid). Hosted by Tomislav Sokol, Member of the European Parliament, in collaboration with the Université libre [...]
On 15 January 2026, the Belgian Brain Council (BBC) took part in a political forum on brain health (REBELEPSY) held at the Belgian Federal Parliament to advocate for stronger national policy and political engagement on brain and mental health issues. At the event, the BBC brought forward evidence and perspectives from scientists, clinicians and [...]
On 16 June 2025, the European Brain Data Hub was officially certified as a recognized data altruism organization in the European Union. This international non-profit association—which I have had the privilege of supporting for the past three years—brings together the Belgian Brain Council, the Conseil Français du Cerveau (FBC), the German Brain Council (GBC), [...]
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 [...]
On 15 March 2018, EBC held its annual Brain Awareness Week event at the European Parliament (in Strasbourg, France) in partnership with FENS, EDAB, BBC, University of Strasbourg-Neuropole and the Bureau Grand Est. The event is designed for outreach to the general public and policymakers, to give an insight into the world of neuroscience and [...]
