The European Academy of Neurology (EAN) hosted the latest European Brain Health Summit on 7 May, bringing together key international voices to raise awareness of brain health and provide an opportunity for dialogue and collaboration between stakeholders, this time under the title ‘From managing neurological disorders to promoting Brain Health in Europe’.
The event was broadcast live on the EAN website and a recording of the full programme is now available to watch on demand.
The EAN was honoured to receive Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians for the summit at Paleis der Academiën, Brussels, as well as numerous representatives of European organisations active in the area of neurology and neuroscience.
Speakers and panel members at the summit were (in order of appearance):
Opening Session
Welcome address
Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology
A parent’s personal story
Gudrun Schumacher, Board Member of Swiss Dravet Syndrome Association
Keynote Talk
Johan Van Overtveldt, Member of European Parliament
Brain Health: From Diagnosing and Treating Neurological Disease and Brain Research to Prevention and Promoting Brain Health
The burden of neurological disease in Europe, why is it so high?
Claudio Bassetti, Past-President of European Academy of Neurology
The European Strategic Research Agenda 2024, why do we need more neurological research in Europe?
Elena Moro, President-Elect of European Academy of Neurology
Brain Health and The Brain Health Mission, a roadmap to improved brain health in Europe
Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology
Presidential Panel Discussion: Global Neurology & Brain Health
Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology
Riadh Gouider, Honorary President of Pan Arab Union of Neurological Societies, Founding & member of African Academy of Neurology
Carlayne Jackson, President of American Academy of Neurology
Wolfgang Grisold, President of World Federation of Neurology
Brain Health, Mental Health & Society
Mental health and brain health, 2 sides of a coin
Peter Falkai, Past President of European Psychiatric Association
How climate change impacts brain (neurological) health
Jacques Reis, Vice – Chair Environmental Neurology Specialty Group, World Federation of Neurology
How gender, diversity and inclusion impact brain health
Marianne de Visser, Co-chair of Coordinating Panel on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, European Academy of Neurology
Economic Costs of Neurological Disorders and the potential benefits of promoting brain health
Thomas Berger, Chair of Scientific Committee European Academy of Neurology
Keep Calm and Study Neuroscience
Jan Schadrack, Therapeutic Area Head Neuroscience and Rare Diseases Roche
Q&A
Voices of Resilience: Patient Perspectives on Brain Health
Kevin Quaid, Co-Founder of Lewy Body Ireland
Q&A
Brain Health Policy Panel: Putting Brain Health at the Centre
Tarun Dua, Head of Brain Health Unit, World Health Organisation
Stephanie Kramer, Deputy Executive Director of European Brain Council
Mika Pyykkö, Executive Director of Finnish Brain Association
Matilde Leonardi, Board Member, Italian Society of Neurology, Chair of Communication Committee European Academy of Neurology
Closing Remarks and Future Directions
Paul Boon, President of European Academy of Neurology
Elena Moro, President – Elect of European Academy of Neurology
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