Brain Health

Brain research and innovation in particular must be recognised, more than ever, as a health and research priority in the EU. Join the community's calls for a European Brain Research and Innovation Plan.

World Brain Day is an annual event observed on July 22, aimed at promoting awareness and education for neurological disorders that affect individuals worldwide. In 2023, a key focus of World Brain Day is on Brain Health and Disability. It… Continue Reading

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.

Join our team of leading experts, policymakers and stakeholders on a journey through the European brain health landscape on May 9.

The eanCampus is happy to support brain science by participating in Brain Awareness Week (March 13-19) for the month of March! All content on Brain Health on the eanCampus has been made open access, and multiple episodes of eanCast: Weekly Neurology will focus on the topic.

This week, the European Brain Council responded to the European Commission’s Call for Proposals on 2022 Thematic Networks, which invites health stakeholders to submit proposals for a new cycle of Thematic Networks, organised under the framework of the EU Health… Continue Reading

During EAN 2022 Prof. Paul Boon and Prof. Claudio Bassetti recorded a short chat about brain health ahead of World Brain Day on July 22, which this year has the theme 'brain health for all'.

On the final day of EAN 2022, the EAN presidency was handed over to the new president, Prof. Paul Boon, chairman and senior full professor of neurology at Ghent University Hospital and Director of 4Brain at Ghent University.

This joint Special Session between EAN and the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) was a follow-up of the European Brain Health Summit, which took place on 31 May, 2022.

The Global Action Plan will address the worldwide challenges and gaps in providing care and services for people with epilepsy and other neurological disorders and ensure a comprehensive, coordinated response.

EAN President, Claudio Bassetti provides a general update and insights into the EAN’s current activities and priorities.

The first of the new series of Advocacy Talks was dedicated to the topic of general health of the brain, unlike the others, which are concentrating on specific diseases. The talk ran live on EAN TV and was moderated by… Continue Reading