European Brain Council

🔴 More than 75 organisations are now supporting our Call to Action "A Place for Brain Health at the Top of EU Policy Agendas", echoing key policy asks from the European Brain community! The Call to Action is calling for the formation of an European Parliament Intergroup on Brain Health and Research, the continued creation of national brain plans and a comprehensive European brain strategy. We invite all like-minded organisations and policymakers to support the #NoHealthWithoutBrainHealth campaign to help us make brain health a top priority in the EU! 🖊 https://lnkd.in/eBYEKAZN

EBC is pleased to collaborate with Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative who will be hosting event on the sidelines of the 2024 G7 Health Ministerial Meeting: Advancing Global Collaboration for #Dementia & Healthy Aging. 📅 8 October 2024 🕜 13:00-17:00 📍 Ancona, Italy The event aims to emphasise the continued need for global coordination and commitment to healthy aging, #BrainHealth, and addressing the global burden of dementias including #Alzheimer’s disease. It will showcase the progress that is being made on all fronts in the fight to end Alzheimer’s, including policy advances, scientific innovations, and improved care pathways. The event will convene high-level stakeholders – including government, policy makers, international organizations, industry, and civil society. Learn more & register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ee38Pvi6

It's official! Registration is now open for our two-day high-level side event within the Science Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly taking place on 19-20 September 2024 in New York City. We are so excited to be co-organising as the Global Brain Coalition this year, together with the Brain Capital Alliance, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative, UsAgainstAlzheimer's, UNICEF and all our other event partners. The two days are packed with an amazing agenda and plenty of opportunities to co-create towards further action to place brain health at the top of global policy agendas in the post-Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) era. Find out more and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eY9PH3Vg

📢 Discover the programme of EBC Thematic Network Webinar! Join us on 5th September 2024, from 15:00-17:00 (Brussels time), for the first EBC Thematic Network webinar! This event will bring together the brain health community to discuss and develop policy recommendations for a comprehensive European Brain Health, Research, and Innovation Plan. This webinar will serve as a platform for sharing insights and fostering collaboration. The discussion outcomes will shape a Joint Statement aimed at addressing brain function and disorders in an innovative, coordinated manner. Participation is open to the public, ensuring diverse perspectives are included. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to an EU Coordination Plan for Brain Health! #EUHPP 🔗 Discover the programme and register: https://lnkd.in/dmaJzTKM

💬 "The European Parliament and the European Commission should also take steps to encourage member states to develop and implement national brain health plans. This would include the establishment of an Intergroup on brain health and research in the next parliamentary term." During the European Brain Health Summit organized by the European Academy of Neurology, MEP Johan Van Overtveldt highlighted the need for a better prioritization of brain health, research and innovation during the coming mandate. This strong statement clearly echoes the #NoHealthWithoutBrainHealth campaign, now supported by more than 75 organisations, calling for an Intergroup on Brain Health and Research, the continued creation of national brain plans and a comprehensive European brain strategy. 📺 Watch the full address: https://lnkd.in/eRPAf66S 🔎 Learn more about the campaign: https://lnkd.in/eEtvJuZJ 🖋 Support our Call to Action as an Organisation: https://lnkd.in/eWVSzkHX ▶ Look back at the European Brain Health Summit: https://lnkd.in/dqGPua9z

🧠 July 22nd marks #WorldBrainDay, led by the World Federation Of Neurology, which takes place this year under the overarching theme #BrainHealthAndPrevention. On this occasion we would like to emphasise the importance of preventive care for optimal #Brainhealth. Join us in making it an EU priority! From the #NoHealthWithoutBrainHealth campaign to the #Rethinking projects, #ValueOfTreatment, Brain Innovation Days, and EU-funded projects such as Coordination & Support Action BrainHealth, BRAINTEASER Project, PRIME H2020, HEREDITARY, ETERNITY and AGORA, we strive to prioritise brain health in the EU. Society faces unprecedented brain challenges. With 64 countries holding major elections in 2024 amid political and economic instability, the #NoHealthWithoutBrainHealth campaign stresses the urgent need for increased brain R&D investment. Compared to other disease areas, multiple factors hinder the pace of innovation in this field, including the complexity of the brain itself. The Brain Innovation Days, organised by EBC, were created to bring together key players in brain research and innovation, accelerate investment and showcase ongoing work. Join us in Brussels, 13-14 November 2024 at the EGG, for two days of cutting-edge brain innovation and register before 31 July to benefit from the early bird rate! The Value of Treatment for Brain Disorders (VOT), coordinated by EBC, addresses unmet healthcare needs and the growing burden of brain disorders by converge data evidence to policy recommendations on how to improve the care pathways. Despite recent innovations, people with brain conditions still face unequal access to optimal care. The Rethinking Projects aim to develop policy priorities to address these challenges and redesign care pathways for better treatment in Europe. 🔍 Find out more on the EBC website: https://lnkd.in/eK_HiAmD

CPE, in collaboration with the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine and Fondazione Telethon, has launched a Call to Action on the implementation of the EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCAs) for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). With the support of more than 30 signatories, we are urging the HTA Coordination Group and JCA assessors to ensure that JCA methodologies do not hinder #PatientAccess and the innovation of ATMPs in Europe. Read the press release ➡ https://lnkd.in/ebNQHDbm #EUHealth; #EUHTA; #PatientAccess; #RareDiseases; #ATMPs; #JCA; #CellGeneTherapy; #TreatmentInnovation European Commission European Parliament

🔴 The Coordination & Support Action BrainHealth is looking for your input on its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA)! The SRIA outlines the strategic priorities for the upcoming European Partnership for Brain Health. This consultation invites the broader brain community to contribute to the development of a comprehensive roadmap aimed at promoting and preserving brain health while reducing the burden for people living with brain disorders across Europe. This Open Consultation will run until August 14, and takes approximately 20 minutes to fill. Don't miss out: https://lnkd.in/d2tPPWqi

“Prioritising brain health and research in the EU is essential for enhancing quality of life, addressing neurological and mental disorders, and elevating these issues on the policy agenda.“ Stelios Kympouropoulos Optimising brain health can not only reduce the prevalence and burden of brain conditions, it can also improve mental and physical health overall and create positive social and economic impact. We believe #BrainHealth needs to be at the top of the EU and national policy agendas and we call on policymakers to support policy making towards equitable and quality brain health. Learn more about the #NoHealthWithoutBrainHealth campaign calling for the increased prioritisation of brain health to leave no one behind ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEtvJuZJ

📢 Save the date for the first EBC Thematic Network webinar, set to take place on 5th of September at 15:00-17:00 (Brussels time)! This webinar will serve as a platform for discussing ideas, sharing insights, and fostering collaboration among participants. The outcomes of the discussion will feed into the Joint Statement to provide concrete policy-oriented recommendations to address brain function and disorders in a comprehensive, collaborative and innovative way. Participation in the webinar is open to the public. This inclusive approach ensures that the diverse perspectives and expertise of the brain health community are represented in the Joint Statement, contributing to a coordinated and effective EU strategy for brain health. 🔍 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dmaJzTKM #NoHealthWithoutBrainHealth