🧬 On #RareDiseaseDay, we were happy to launch a study on Neurofibromatosis Type 1, in partnership with NF Patient United. NF1 is a rare genetic disease with no cure affecting 250,000+ people in Europe, yet the barriers patients face are still poorly mapped. 🔍 www.braincouncil.eu/projects/ret...

EBC and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna are delighted to share the launch of our Rethinking #MyastheniaGravis Advocacy Paper, which was released during our Rare Disease Day event. Read the Paper and delve into the stakeholder's insights here 👉 www.braincouncil.eu/ebc-launches...

Curious about the future of #brainhealth research in Europe?🧠 On March 19, join us for special event in Brussels during #BrainAwarenessWeek 2026, hosted by @epbrainhealth.bsky.social! Register now!👉 www.braincouncil.eu/event/europe...

📢On 24 Feb, the Committee on Public Health (SANT) of the @europarl.europa.eu will hold a public hearing on #neurological health. EBC has been invited to speak on why a 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 is an investment Europe cannot afford to delay. 🔗 www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...

📢 Following the European Brain Council's February Board Meeting last Friday, we are delighted to announce the election of our first President-Elect, Prof Sameer Zuberi (@epnsnews.bsky.social) We congratulate Professor Zuberi on this new appointment! 🔍 Learn more: www.braincouncil.eu/ebc-board/

📢 The Rethinking Schizophrenia Country Profile of Denmark is out! Explore the full 🇩🇰 Country Profile to learn more about policy priorities, emerging opportunities and recommendations for advancing schizophrenia care across Europe: braincouncil.eu/rethinking-s...

Last week, EBC travelled to Davos during the @weforum.org and participated in strategic sessions that are reshaping how the world thinks about #brainhealth as an economic infrastructure. 🧠 🔍 Read about EBC's engagement in Davos: www.braincouncil.eu/davos-2026/

Next week, EBC is heading to Davos, where the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum will take place. EBC will join global leaders at sessions advocating for #brainhealth as essential to economic prosperity and long-term societal wellbeing. 🔍 Find out more: braincouncil.eu/event/ebc-in...

We are #hiring two passionate interns for our Communications, Advocacy & Policy team in Brussels! ✔️Communications & Events Intern ✔️Policy & Advocacy Intern Ready to make an impact? Apply by January 25th: braincouncil.eu/about-us/opp...

Our Rare Disease Day 2026 Event is taking shape and registrations are filling fast! 📅 Feb 24, Brussels 🧠 Multidisciplinary experts sharing insights on #RareBrainDisease research, care & policy Programme & registration: braincouncil.eu/event/rare-d...

❄️ As 2025 comes to a close, we wish our entire community a joyous holiday season and a healthy, prosperous New Year. The year ahead will be pivotal for #brainhealth in Europe. Thank you for your dedication and partnership in advancing our shared mission. ✨

EBC attended the #SakharovPrize ceremony at @europarl.europa.eu honoring brave journalists Mzia Amaglobeli & Andrzej Poczobut, imprisoned for truth. The right to health depends on human rights. We stand in solidarity. 📌 www.braincouncil.eu/ebc-at-sakha...

🧠 Denmark's Youth Mental Health Blueprint: Key Insights Available! 10-year psychiatry plan, 35% budget boost, nationwide early intervention (OPUS). Highlights: early intervention works, gaps at age 18 transition, 15-year mortality gap needs addressing. 🔗 www.braincouncil.eu/event-highli...

On Universal Health Coverage Day, EBC joins @who.int in advocating for #HealthForAll. Over 50% globally lack essential health services; 1 in 4 face financial hardship for care. Health is a right, not a privilege. Time for action! 🌍 Learn more: www.who.int/campaigns/un...

EBC contributed to a new @euractiv.com article on rethinking myasthenia gravis for person-centred care across Europe. Learn how our multistakeholder project is advancing policy for rare neurological conditions. 📰Article: www.euractiv.com/opinion/how-... 💡Project: www.braincouncil.eu/projects/ret...

🧬 HEREDITARY #XMAS Giveaway! ✨ To thank you all for your support throughout the year, the HEREDITARY project is celebrating the holiday season with a special giveaway of exclusive project materials! Good luck to all, and happy holidays! ❄️🎁

EBC was proud to participate in the @oneneurology.net webinar where our Executive Director Frédéric Destrebecq joined experts to discuss neurology advocacy post-UNGA HLM on NCDs and the WHO Global Status Report. Learn more: oneneurology.net

EBC at the European Parliament: Supporting Coordinated Care for Rett Syndrome. Our Executive Director joined experts and policymakers to discuss a new white paper on improving care coordination for rare neurological conditions across Europe. Read more: www.braincouncil.eu/ebc-endorses...

🔵 The wait is almost over! Our first 2 Calls for Proposals open January 8th, 2026! 🔬 Call 1: #Neurological, #mental & sensory disorders 🧠 Call 2: #Neurodegenerative disorders Find out more about eligibility & consortium requirements here: www.brainhealth-partnership.eu/calls/

41 million EU adults live with migraine, a leading cause of disability that's often stigmatized & neglected in healthcare. The EMHA Roadmap 2025 calls for an EU Neurological Health Strategy, better access to treatment & increased research funding. www.braincouncil.eu/ebc-endorses...

🧠 Rethinking Schizophrenia in Denmark Dec 8 | 16:00-17:30 CET | Webinar Co-organised with the Danish Brain Council, we will bring together experts and patient advocates to discuss early intervention, integrated care & digital health solutions. Register here: www.braincouncil.eu/event/rethin...

Building Coordinated Care Pathways for Rett Syndrome: A Call to Action in Europe We are pleased to invite you to the 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺, dedicated to improving care coordination for individuals living with #RettSyndrome. ☑️Register to attend: events.crai.com/socialrettsy...

💬 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-...

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...

🧠 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...

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

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

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/

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...

🧠🌍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...

🔴 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...

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...

🧠 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...

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...

🧠 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...

🧠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...

📆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...

🚨 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...

🚨 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!

💬 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-...

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...

🧠 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

📢 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! 👇

🧠 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...

🔴 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/

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. 🧠🔬

🧠 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

🎙️ #BrainHealth is a fundamental component of our overall health. In the 1st episode of Season 2 of Roche Moving Science series, @gavingiovannoni.bsky.social talks with Stephanie Kramer, EBC Deputy Executive Director, about why brain health must be a priority. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5R5...

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...

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...