David Vodušek (DV): The Lundbeckfonden Brain Prize is a very prestigious award. Can you illustrate to the EANpages readers how this prize came into existence and what is the scope of such a prize?
Kim Krogsgaard (KK): In 2008 Lundbeckfonden’s board of trustees envisioned a large personal research prize within brain research.
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Interviews
Interview with Dr. Davide Pareyson incoming co- chair of the EAN Scientific Panel “Neuropathies”
August 1, 2016Elena Moro (EM): As incoming co-chair of the Scientific Panel “Neuropathies” can you briefly introduce yourself and your specific field of expertise to the Neuropenews readers. Davide Pareyson (DP): It is a great pleasure and honour to co-chair the Panel. I am a clinical neurologist working at the Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C.Besta of Milan, Italy, where I am Head of the Functional Department on Rare Neurological Diseases and Chief of the Unit of Clinic of Central and Peripheral Degenerative Neuropathies. -
This summer, EAN signed a Memorandum of Understanding with our colleagues at the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA].
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Resident and Research FellowsEAN Congress news
Prospects for neurologists in training in three corners of Europe – Report on the special session organized by EAN Resident and Research Fellow Section in Copenhagen 2016
August 1, 2016The special session organized by EAN RRFS was held on the last day of the EAN Congress 2016 and brought together an inquisitive group of neurologists in training and board certified neurologists, who are interested in neurology education. The focus of the special session was to explore the differences in residency training, and work prospects across Europe. -
We are delighted to inform that our media partner touchNEUROLOGY has produced the following discussions during the EAN congress 2016 in Copenhagen: EAN 2016 Peter Goadsby Interview on the rationale for using CGRP antibodies in the treatment of migraine… Continue Reading
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President’s Page: The second term of office of the EAN board
July 1, 2016During the second EAN congress in Copenhagen, the current board of the EAN has been reappointed with a very strong majority and as the first president elect of the newly structured board, Franz Fazekas from Graz, Austria was elected. He will be the next president in two years from now. The board and myself thank the delegates for this confidence shown to us. We interpret this as a strong mandate to follow and expand the tracks that we have already started to follow. This is to briefly outline two of these avenues. Meanwhile, the major goals for our Society are outlined in the strategic plan. -
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your professional standing, leadership skills, and to make new neuro-friends from across Europe?
Members of our standing committees kindly serve EAN for a 4-year term. Therefore, we need to renew part… Continue Reading -
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Interview with Prof. Walter Paulus, Chair of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology
July 1, 2016DV (David B. Vodušek): Can you please illustrate the European Chapter of IFCN to the readers of the EAN pages? What is the formal relationship of the European chapter to IFCN? WP (Walter Paulus): The European Chapter (EC-IFCN) is one of four chapters of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN), with the others being North America, South America and Oceania. -
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Video interview with Prof. A. Schapira editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Neurology
July 1, 2016By Elena Moro Video interview with Prof. A. Schapira editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Neurology was last modified: August 1st, 2016 by Editor… Continue Reading -
Length-dependent axonal degeneration typically occurs in axonal neuropathies. This “dying back” phenomenon occurs in the largest and longest axons. Because in these axons the demand for maintenance is highest and delivery of metabolites most challenging, impairment of metabolic processes essential… Continue Reading
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European Brain Council Consensus Document “The need to expand brain research in Europe” (2016)
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Brussels, Belgium (23,24 May 2016) The SIP 2016 meeting was a two day event which EAN endorsed and agreed to participate in.
Prof. David B. Vodušek, Chair of the EAN Liaison Committee, took actively part in the meeting as a… Continue Reading -
Second international meeting of the Milan Center for Neuroscience, Prediction and prevention of dementia: new hope – Milan, Italy, July 6-8, 2016
University of Milano-Bicocca A new hope is arising to defeat Alzheimer Disease, the major cause of dementia, now… Continue Reading -
We congratulate the winners of the Investigator Awards to their presentation during the 2nd EAN Congress in Copenhagen 2016! The Prize consists of an Award certificate and free registration to the Amsterdam Congress. For the first time all winners’ presentations… Continue Reading
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European Journal of Neurology Performs Well in 2015 Impact Factor Rankings