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💬 As we gather for EBC's General Assembly, President Suzanne Dickson reflects on a transformative period for brain health advocacy—from Brussels to the United Nations - as well as the road ahead.

📝 Read the letter: www.braincouncil.eu/letter-from-...
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
EBC was happy to contribute to an article for @euractiv.com, highlighting why Europe urgently needs a coordinated EU #Brain Plan to unite fragmented initiatives, align funding and policy and accelerate progress for patients.

📰 Read the full article: www.euractiv.com/news/europes...
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🧠 Rethinking Schizophrenia: Denmark Country Profile
📅 8 Dec 2025 | 16:00-17:30 CET
📍 Virtual

Co-organised with the Danish Brain Council, in this webinar we'll explore early intervention & innovative treatments for young people with schizophrenia.

Register here: www.braincouncil.eu/event/rethin...
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Join @pareascience.bsky.social tomorrow, on 4 November 2025, in Brussels (and online) for 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 “𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲.”

🗓️ Tuesday, 4 November 2025
📍 Norrsken Brussels + online

Register here & learn more: parea.eu/events/nov4
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Every 2 seconds, someone has a stroke. With 1.9 million brain cells dying each minute, fast action is critical. Yesterday was the World Stroke Day (29 October); know the signs: Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Slurred speech = Time to act. Quick response saves lives. Read more: worldstrokecampaign.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
At the recent #BIDays Policy Opening, one clear message arose: #BrainHealth is not just a health issue - it is an economic & strategic imperative for Europe's future.

Event Highlights👉https://www.braincouncil.eu/the-brain-as-a-strategic-asset-securing-europes-future-through-innovation-and-health/
October 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
EBC was thrilled to participate in #EANS2025 in Vienna!
2430+ participants from 90+ countries showcased the power of the global #neurosurgical community.

🔍Read our congress highlights: www.braincouncil.eu/ebc-eans-con...
October 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🧠🌍WHO's new Global Status Report on #Neurology demands urgent action: Over 1/3 of the global population is affected by neurological disorders, yet 80% of the disease burden falls on low & middle-income countries with the fewest resources.

Learn more 🔍 who.int/publications...
October 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🔴 On 14 October (16:30 - 18:00), join us for the opening of the Brain Innovation Days.

Hosted by MEPs Zdechovsky & Sokol, this discussion will explore how brain health can drive Europe’s resilience, competitiveness and innovation.

🔗 Register now: www.braincouncil.eu/event/the-br...
The Brain as a Strategic Asset: Securing Europe’s Future Through Innovation and Health – European Brain Council (EBC)
On 14 October 2025, join us for “The Brain as a Strategic Asset”. With neurological and mental disorders representing a leading cause of disability and costing the European Union between €800 billion ...
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October 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
EBC at #ECNP2025, Amsterdam (11–14 Oct). Fireside 11 Oct 16:40; Poster 11 Oct 12:00; Plenary 13 Oct 16:40. Meet at the EBC booth. #BrainHealth

Learn more: www.braincouncil.eu/event/ecnp-c...
October 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🧠 Wrapping up #BrainDays at #UNGA80!

From borderless research to brain capital & governance, 25–26 Sept brought global leaders together to push brain health to the center of policy, science & society.

🔗 Highlights: www.braincouncil.eu/event-highli...
October 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
What if Europe's greatest untapped resource is not beneath its soil, but in its brains?
Join us at @gasteinforum.bsky.social on Oct 1!

🧠Brain health meets the neuro age
💡Ethical neurotechnology
🤝Renewing Europe's social contract

👉 ehfg.org/conference/p...
September 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🧠 Day 2 of the 2025 Brain Days: From Lifespan to the Future of #BrainHealth Policy

Building on Day 1's momentum, Sept 26th explores brain health across all life stages and charts the path toward coordinated global policy action beyond #UNGA80.

👉 braincouncil.eu/programme-un...
September 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🧠Day 1 of the 2025 Brain Days: #BrainHealth & Research Across Borders & Societies

The agenda from Sept 25 spans from international coordination to community-driven solutions: We are ready to see momentum transformed into coordinated global action!

👉 braincouncil.eu/programme-un...
September 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
📆On 9 October 2025 (14:00 - 15:40 CEST), The @epbrainhealth.bsky.social (CSA BrainHealth) will host its third international webinar titled 'Towards a Global Brain Health Data Space'.

This webinar is online and registration is free! Secure your spot now 👉 braincouncil.eu/event/toward...
September 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🚨 Explore the programme for the #BrainDays @ UNGA80!

🧠 From global R&I to #BrainHealth equity & #BrainCapital, speakers from across the world will converge on tangible actions for a brain-healthier future.

🔗 Join us in #NYC on 24–26 Sept: braincouncil.eu/programme-un...
September 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🚨 Pivotal milestones ahead for #BrainHealth policy!

Key milestones: 2025 Brain Days at the United Nations General Assembly → Brain Innovation Days in Brussels → Brain Health Partnership starting 2026

The entire #Brain community is uniting to prioritise Europe's most valuable asset!
September 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
💬 EBC President Suzanne L. Dickson reflects on months of intensive #advocacy across EU institutions, national governments and global stages.
The second half of 2025 will be just as eventful and crucial!

Read President Dickson's full letter: braincouncil.eu/letter-from-...
July 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Did you know that #schizophrenia affects 200,000–400,000 people in Poland with approximately 16,000 new cases annually❔

Read more about the key policy recommendations & the #BrainHealth approach in the Rethinking schizophrenia country profile for Poland!👉 www.braincouncil.eu/rethinking-s...
July 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🧠 On #WorldBrainDay, let's make preventive #BrainHealth an EU priority!

EBC drives brain health through awareness campaigns and initiatives in the brain space such as global, EU & national advocacy efforts, projects & Brain Innovation Days.

Learn more: www.braincouncil.eu
July 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
📢 The @epbrainhealth.bsky.social consortium is pleased to invite you to its Final Conference!

Taking place in the afternoon of 15 October 2025 as part of the 2025 Brain Innovation Days, the event will present the Partnership strategic priorities.

Learn more about the programme & join us now! 👇
🧠 The Final Conference of the CSA BrainHealth will take place on 15 Oct 2025 at the 2025 BIDays — just before the EU Partnership for Brain Health kicks off.

One afternoon. Big discussions. A new era for #research & #innovation.

📍 Brussels & online
👉 www.brainhealth-partnership.eu/news-events/...
July 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🧠 On 26 June, MEP Romana Jerkovic, in collaboration with EBC, hosted a key event at the European Parliament, urging that #BrainHealth be made a top EU priority. 21 researchers met with 40+ MEPs to advocate for its inclusion in upcoming policy agendas. Read more: www.braincouncil.eu/advancing-br...
July 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🔴 Registration for the 2025 Brain Days to shape a global Brain Health Action Plan is now open!

Join us at #UNGA80 as we bring together science, policy and business leaders to advance brain health as a global priority.

🔗 Be part of it: www.braincouncil.eu/event/unga80/
Brain Health at the Science Summit of the 80th United Nations General Assembly – European Brain Council (EBC)
As part of the Global Brain Coalition, the European Brain Council (EBC) will host a high-level side event in the framework of the Science Summit at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in...
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July 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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This Thursday, 26 June, IMBB members @nassipapoutsi.bsky.social and Domna Karagogeos participated in ‘Advancing Brain Research in Europe’ at @europarl.europa.eu. Supported by @eubrain.bsky.social, this event brought together leaders to advocate stronger EU action on #BrainHealth & #Research. 🧠🔬
June 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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🧠 This morning, Kirk Leech joined the Advancing #BrainResearch in Europe event at the #EuropeanParliament, hosted by the @eubrain.bsky.social‬.

💬 In a panel on Ethical & Regulatory Challenges, speakers discussed the future of brain research and its role in tackling #NeurologicalDiseases.

#Policy
June 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM