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Public Consultation – European Charter for the Responsible Development of Neurotechnologies
Neurotechnologies have great potential to foster brain health and have proved effective both in the diagnosis and management of neurological and psychiatric diseases. The growing accessibility and portability of neurotechnologies have expanded their use beyond the medical field and into the general consumer market (work, education, entertainment and marketing), which raise crucial ethical and societal issues – notably in [...]
EBC at the Congress of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies 2024!
The European Brain Council had the chance to attend the European Associations of Neurosurgical Societies 2024 Congress which was held from 13-17 October 2024 in Sofia (Bulgaria). Attended by 2.000 neurosurgeons from Europe and all over the world, the EANS Annual Congress is the main meeting point of the European Neurosurgical Community, and the connecting link between European Neurosurgery [...]
Second webinar of EBC-led EU Health Policy Platform Thematic Network, “Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain”
On November 7, EBC was pleased to host its second webinar, as part of the Thematic Network "Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain" under the EU Health and Food Safety's Policy Platform.After an introduction from Prof. Suzanne L Dickson, President of the European Brain Council, Dr. Katrin Seeher (WHO's Brain Health Unit) detailed the World Health Organization's response [...]
EBC Invited to Address the European Parliament Public Health Committee
Brussels, 17 October 2024 - Today, EBC's Vice-President, Prof. Claudio Bassetti, addresses the European Parliament Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) meeting in Brussels on neurological health, presenting not only on the burden of neurological disorders but the increasing momentum around prioritising brain health and brain capital in Europe and beyond.As Europe faces unprecedented challenges around brain health, the European Brain [...]
The Second Phase of the Rethinking Schizophrenia Project Aims to Optimise the Schizophrenia Care Pathway
Schizophrenia has long been associated with the haunting echoes of voices, shaping public perceptions and treatment approaches alike. However, the essence of this condition extends far beyond the auditory hallucinations. It is a complex interplay of cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions that demands a holistic re-evaluation. The European Brain Council (EBC) “Rethinking Schizophrenia: Beyond the Voices” is the first [...]
Press Release: Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Sounds Alarm on the Urgency of a Global Response to Alzheimer’s, Calling on G7 Leaders to Move Swiftly
ANCONA, ITALY – The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC), with the European Brain Council, the Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease, the Associazione Italiana Malattia di Alzheimer and Fondazione Prada, today issued an urgent call-to-action for G7 leaders to address the escalating global challenge of Alzheimer’s and dementia by taking bold measures to ensure broad and equitable access to life-extending [...]
Public Consultation: Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain
The European Brain Council (EBC) is pleased to announce the launch of a public consultation as part of the EU Health Policy Platform (EUHPP) Thematic Network: "Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain." This consultation aims to gather insights and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and decision makers. The [...]
EBC Launches “Rethinking Alzheimer’s Disease Pathway: From Diagnosis to Care” Perspective Paper
The European Brain Council (EBC), in collaboration with the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), is very pleased to launch the "Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease Pathway: From Diagnosis to Care" Perspective Paper on the occasion of the World Alzheimer's Month. The aim of this report is not merely to document the status quo, but to challenge it—to rethink [...]
Press Release – Global Campaign Strengthens Worldwide Effort to Combat Brain Disorders
NEW YORK, NY – (September 20, 2024) – The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative, the European Brain Council (EBC), the Brain Capital Alliance, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute today announced the launch of a worldwide campaign to elevate brain health to the top of global health and economic agendas on the occasion of a high-level side event at the [...]
Press Release – 100 Organisations Call on Policymakers to Place the Brain Higher on the European Policy Agenda
Brussels, September 9, 2024 – The European Brain Council (EBC), its member organisations, national brain councils and 100 supporting partners 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, they urge all stakeholders, policymakers, and the wider public to endorse critical policy [...]