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THE AGE OF THE BRAIN
The EBC pledged to make 2014 the Year of the Brain in Europe. Over the past year considerable effort has gone into making this pledge a reality. Significant support and interest generated by our plans has led to the project being expanded to include North America in 2015 and Asia Pacific in 2016. Hence, what was initially planned to be the European Year of the Brain in Europe in 2014 has now encompassed more continents, expanded in time and evolved to The Age of the Brain. The campaign website will tell you more about this exciting project that has an ambition to change the way people think about their brains, forever, and for the better.
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Organizations and individuals can further support our plans to have the Year of the Brain in Europe in 2014 by visiting a ‘pledge your support’ page: http://pledge.ageofthebrain.org . The more pledges we can obtain from individuals and organisations the more we strengthen our attempts to fundraise and generate political and public support for the year.
  • Following an extensive campaign by the European Brain Council and its supporters, the European Commission decided to make May 2013 the European Month of the Brain. Click here for more information.
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  • We are delighted to announce the launch of EBC News – the official quarterly newsletter of the European Brain Council. First issue features interviews with the former European Parliament President Prof. Jerzy Buzek and DG Research Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn. Click here to download EBC News - Spring 2013
    (9-May-13)
  • We welcome Nick Deeming who has joined us in April 2013 as Executive Director. Nick brings with him a wealth of international business and legal experience and he will lead EBC in redefining its overall direction and developing its medium and long term strategy.
    (1-May-13)
  • External Environment Report – 29 April 2013 ... click here to download
  • At the EBC Industry Board meeting Dr. Lode Dewulf, Chief Patient Affairs Officer and  Vice-President of UCB, presented on the Family Planning and Pregnancy initiative (FPPi).  
    The slides of his presentation can be viewed here
    (27-Mar-13)
  • Help us support the H2020 budget!
     At present vital discussions are being held by the European Commission (EC), European Parliament (EP) and EU Member States (European Council) on the EU budget 2014 - 2020. We would be grateful if you can further support the letter we sent to 27 EU Ministers of Finance. You can download the letter here.

    Governments of Ireland and UK replied to the letter, recognizing the considerable impact that Horizon 2020 will have for future economic growth and success in Europe, including the importance that the biological research has. You can download the letters by clicking here: Ireland's reply and UK's reply
    (17-Jan-13)

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  • DG RTD has published a brochure called: Brain research supported by the European Union 2007-2012 - A unique commitment, describing achievements under the EU Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development (FP7) from 2007 till 2012.
    In terms of grant allocation, the FP7 reached unprecedented levels with EUR 1.92 billion dedicated to brain research since 2007, making a yearly allocation of more than EUR 300 million, for a total of 1,268 projects and 4,312 participations. Click here to access the document.
    (14-May-13)
  • EUFAMI’s @Bulletin for April 2013
  • On 22 May 2013 the Finnish Brain Foundation will organizes a public seminar in support of the European Month of the Brain. Professor of Neurology Markku Kaste, member of the Finnish Brain Council will speak about stroke. More details are available in the attached document.  
    (14-May-13)
  • The Founding Ceremony of the Swiss Brain Council will be hold on 6 June 2013 during the 2nd SFCNS Congress in Montreux, Switzerland.
    (14-May-13)
  • Click here to access the latest issue of NEUROPENEWS featuring, among others, an interview with Dr. Philippe Cupers from DG RTD and a letter from President of EFNS Prof. Richard Hughes, both talking about the European Month of the Brain.
    (7-May-13)
  • This Expert White Paper on ADHD was prepared by the three co-authors as part of a  multi-stakeholder initiative with the aim
    • To raise awareness of the personal, societal and economic impact of ADHD.
    • To develop and disseminate a set of practical recommendations for (policy) action to support better management of ADHD
    It was supported and endorsed by EBC as it reflects our mission to promote brain research in Europe and to improve the quality of life of those affected by brain diseases. This project was initiated, facilitated and funded by Shire AG.
    (22-Apr-13)
  • The Slovenian Brain Council launched neuroscience advocacy campaign in Slovenia in collaboration with Slovenian Neuroscience Association. In this regard you can access here Manifesto for the brain.
    EBC is pleased to support this initiative. The letter of support can be found here.
    (1-Mar-13)
  • The Latvian Action Group for Brain is  organizing a scientific conference within the framework of European Month of the Brain in Riga on 23 May 2013. The programme can be found here.
    EBC is delighted to support this initiative of the EBC Support Group in Latvia, especially during Month of the Brain 2013.
    (1-Mar-13)
  • Human Brain Project win largest research excellence award in history. The project is set to receive one billion euros. Read more.
    FET Flagships - Frequently Asked Questions.
    Highlighted quotes on 2bn euro FET announcement
    (21-Jan-13)
  • On buying better brain treatment by Prof. Richard Hughes
    (21-Jan-13)
  • Commission widens search for expert advisors for Horizon 2020. Participate in shaping the agenda of H2020.
    (21-Jan-13)
  • Click here to access launch of the Cypriot Presidency report: Building an open innovation ecosystem in Europe for healthcare
    (21-Jan-13)
  • Causality Assessment in an Evolving Pharmacovigilance Landscape – Conference Report
    (21-Jan-13)

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