EAN Scientific Committee Chair, Gereon Fink, provides an update on recent scientific activity, including numerous recent publications

This BMJ study shows that CTE neuropathology was found in at least 24.5% of former NFL players who died during 2016–21, and that severe CTE was associated with dementia among brain donors

Each month the eanNews editorial team reviews the scientific press for recently published papers of outstanding interest to neurologists. Here we present our selection for October 2026.

The Brain Health Mission, the EAN, and the Health and Environment Alliance convened a high-level session titled 'The Regulatory Shield: Defending Europe's Brain Health in a Volatile World' at the 2026 European Health Forum Gastein on 1 October

Bonus membership period for new members who join before January, plus 5% discount on fees for existing members who renew in October

Our summary of neurological news items the European Medicines Agency (EMA) monthly Human Medicines Newsletter.

Application is now open for the fourth edition of the EAN Advocacy Training Programme for Neurology and Brain Health, which equips neurologists with the skills, confidence and connections to make their expertise heard

At the Global Brain Coalition’s Brain Days, which took place alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) during High-level Week, policymakers, scientists, clinicians, patient advocates and international organisations gathered to discuss how brain health can move higher up the global policy agenda.

We are pleased to announce that the EAN and the European Alzheimer’s Disease Consortium have signed a memorandum of understanding.

We are excited to announce EAN joint sessions at the ACTRIMS-ECTRIMS and ECNP congresses in October and the WON congress in early November

"The EAN Congress 2026 in Geneva showed me what a vibrant, supportive community neurology truly has," says Anastasiia Yevtushenko. "To every medical student thinking about getting involved: please go for it."

Engagement with the eight new Spotlight Modules rolled out between 1 July and 31 August was the strongest eanCampus has seen for a summer programme

'Harmonized Acquisition of Connectome MRI and Clinical Data for Stroke, Parkinson's Disease and Glioma: Delphi-Derived Protocol Recommendations' has been published in a special issue of the European Journal of Neurology (EJoN)

Congratulations to the winners of the Best Poster Award for the EAN Congress 2026. Check out the winning posters and all other nominated presentations here.

An introduction from new Resident and Research Fellow Section Chair, Katarzyna Krzywicka, with an overview of the section's activities and priorities.