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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
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
🚨 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
🧠 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
This Thursday, 26 June, MEP Romana Jerković hosts ‘Advancing Brain Research in Europe’ at @europarl.europa.eu
— a key event uniting leaders to push for stronger EU action on #BrainHealth & research. 🧠🔬

Discover the programme & learn more 👉 www.braincouncil.eu/event/advanc...
June 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
EBC looks forward to being part of the #EAN2025 Congress in Helsinki, 21–24 June!

Don’t miss sessions on brain research, EU coordination strategy, #BrainHealth collaboration & Alzheimer’s care.

Visit the EBC Neurohood booth to connect!

More info here: www.braincouncil.eu/event/ean-co...
June 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
G7 Leaders Urged to Act on #BrainHealth for Economic Growth 🚨

The cost of brain disorders could hit $16T by 2030. EBC supports the Canada Brain Economy Declaration, launched at the Calgary Summit on June 14.

Read the full press release: www.braincouncil.eu/g7-declarati...
June 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🧠 Brain conditions are top cause of disability & 2nd cause of death worldwide. MEP Romana Jerkovic & experts on 26 June, 9-11 CET at EU Parliament, Brussels, will explore how to advance #BrainResearch in Europe.

Programme & speakers: www.braincouncil.eu/event/advanc...
June 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"We cannont make progress in #BrainResearch in Europe unless we allow for the ethical and regulated use of animals." @tjryan.bsky.social

💡 Learn more about the #BOARD25 compaign, led by
@eara.eu: eara.eu/board25

🎥 Watch the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Xr...
June 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
📢 On 28 May 2025, Spain took a crucial step in addressing one of the most urgent health & social challenges of our time with the launch of the Spanish Brain Plan.

EBC will continue to support national efforts & advocate for their uptake across the EU.

🔗 www.braincouncil.eu/spain-launch...
June 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM