Advocacy

The goal of our training is to help neurologists strengthen their ability to advocate for and with their patients for brain health at local and national levels.

The 2024 European Brain Health Summit focuses on a holistic approach to brain health, addressing the management of neurological disorders, preventive strategies, and public awareness. Watch the live broadcast on 7 May on the EAN Website.

EAN President Paul Boon on the new all-time abstract submission record set for EAN 2024, and news of major recent and upcoming events.

EAN President Paul Boon takes a look at some of the major EAN events of 2023 and casts an eye over what is to come in 2024, when we will celebrate ten years of the EAN.

Watch a full recording of the European Brain Health Summit, held on 16 November 2023, featuring key international voices on the burden of non-communicable diseases.

The European Brain Council released a Call to Action on Putting Brain Health on the Global Agenda, aimed at the United Nations and Member States, at the recent Brain Health & Research Day in New York.

The EAN was invited to share information about the Brain Health Mission at two recent events in the 17th district of Vienna; the District Health and Social Fair, and the Brain Health Day.

EAN President, Paul Boon, provides an update on recent and forthcoming events, including brain health activities in the US, the EAN Brain Health Summit on 16 November, and the National Neurological Societies Forum.

EAN President, Prof. Paul Boon, and Past President, Prof. Claudio Bassetti took part in the Brain Health & Research Day at the Science Summit as part of the 78th United Nations General Assembly on 18 September.

The Brain Health Mission was an unmissable feature of the exhibition at the EAN Congress 2023 in Budapest. With its bicycle-powered smoothie maker, reading lounge, and giveaways, the bright green stand attracted lots of comments - literally, written all over its walls!

Representatives from key organisations in neurology detailed their actions for a European advocacy in the brain space in a Studio Session held on the third day of EAN 2023.

The historical context and current efforts in advocating for brain and neurological health - specifically epilepsy - formed the basis of this special Studio Session at EAN 2023.

Leading neurologists discussed how to promote brain health and overcome the global burden of brain disorders in a dedicated Studio Session on the first day of EAN 2023.

Watch a full recording of the European Brain Health Summit 2023, held on 9 May, featuring key international voices on precision neurology and the prevention of neurological diseases.

EAN President, Paul Boon, on the forthcoming Brain Health Summit, EAN advocacy activities, the recent national societies forum, and more.