The newly established EAN Student Task Force is proud to announce an essay competition that will be held this spring, before the 7th EAN Congress, 19 – 21 June 2021.
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Scientific CornerThe Future of Brain Research: EU-Initiatives and Experts Together for a Shared European Brain Research Agenda
In late 2019, the European Brain Council (EBC) launched the development of the Shared European Brain Research Agenda (SEBRA). -
EAN Congress newsTop ArticlesFeatured SliderEAN Virtual Congress: Opening Session of the Virtual Congress
The Opening Session of the sixth EAN Congress, the first Virtual EAN Congress in our society's history, was special in more than one way. The unprecedented upheaval of the global COVID-19 pandemic affects societies across the globe and mirrors the turbulent times we all live in. EAN has made a great contribution to improve this unsettling situation by moving the 6th EAN Congress online and offering free registration to all, providing thousands of medical professionals with important access to medical education. -
In a marathon debate of the European Council on 20-21 February, where the heads of state and government European Member States meet, representatives failed to agree on the EU budget for 2021-2027. This budget includes Horizon Europe, the next funding programme for research and innovation. Long term budget negotiations are known to be difficult, but this time around the departure of the UK, a major budget contributor, intensified the discussions. It is likely that more European summits will be needed to come to conclusion on this topic. -
The European Journal of Neurology continues to attract a considerable number of original submissions, and can only publish approximately 15% of those received. Articles cover a broad range of clinical and scientific topics within neurology, but the proportion of articles on a disease area generally corresponds to its prevalence. -
Interviews
Interview with Thomas Skordas of the DG for communication networks, content and technology, European Commission
"Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union, a Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe's global competitiveness", Thomas Skordas. Elena Moro (EM): Can you briefly illustrate to the Neuropenews readers what are the FET – Future and Emerging Technologies – actions and which place do they take within the EC’s H2020 programme? Thomas Skordas (TS): FET – Future and Emerging Technologies – is part of the "Excellent Science" pillar of Horizon 2020. The other components of this pillar are the "European Research Council (ERC)", the "Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions" and the "Research infrastructures" actions. Altogether, these four components aim to reinforce, widen and extend the excellence of the Union's science base and ensure a supply of world-class research and talent pursuing to secure Europe's long term competitiveness and well-being. -
EAN Congress newsPersonalized medicine for the diagnosis and care of patients with complex epilepsy syndromes
This symposia on personalized medicine for the diagnosis and care of patients with complex epilepsy syndromes took place on day four of EAN 2023. -
The amount of data available in neurology, neuroscience, neurobiology and related disciplines is rising exponentially and challenging clinicians’ ability to analyse and use that data, a panel of experts showed in a Plenary Session on day three of EAN 2023. -
This interesting TV Session at EAN 2023 showed how past mistakes and misunderstood pioneers led to major steps forward in understanding brain function, brain anatomy, and neurological disease. -
EAN Congress newsTop ArticlesWomen neurologists share tips on how to deal with challenges in their careers
Top neurologists gathered to discuss challenges for women in neurology in a dedicated session chaired by President Elect Elena Moro on the second day of EAN 2023. -
EAN Congress newsPractical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of rare causes of cerebrovascular disorders
Symposium 5, titled ‘Diagnosis and treatment of rare causes of cerebrovascular disorders: Practical guidance’ was one of the highlights of Saturday morning at EAN 2023. -
EAN Congress newsEmerging and re-emerging neuro-infections – old and new ‘friends’, even for the neurologist
Symposium 4 at EAN 2023, titled ‘Emerging and re-emerging neuro-infections – old and new ‘friends’, even for the neurologist’ was dedicated to drawing attention to old and new increasing issues related to neuro-infections. -
EAN Congress newsTop ArticlesHow we sweep while we sleep – from basic research to clinical implications of the glymphatic system
Symposium 3 at EAN 2023, on the glymphatic system, sleep and neurodegeneration, opened exciting new possibilities for future treatments, linking sleep quality and brain clearance to potentially modify a range of neurological diseases. -
This session, shown live on EAN TV, focused on conditions that share a high disease burden but are at the same time underprioritised in health and financing programmes. -
Resident and Research FellowsEAN Congress newsEducation cornerGeneral neurology vs specialisation: finding your path and an inspiring mentor
The RRFS session on ‘General neurology vs specialisation: weighing the pros and cons’ shed light on important considerations for trainees, including individual goals, passion, work-life balance, and long-term career aspirations.