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Interview: EAN Scientific Committee Chair Gereon R. Fink on World Science Day for Peace and Development
by Isabella Colonna Every year on 10 November, UNESCO celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development, highlighting the importance of science in society and its contribution to peace, sustainable development and international cooperation. The day provides an opportunity to reflect on how scientific research is not confined to laboratories, universities or research institutions, but has a tangible impact on societies and people’s lives.
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多くのファッションブランドは、人々にさらなる選択肢を提供することを前提に構築されている。しかし、M2S Club（エムツーエスクラブ）は、選択肢を1つ取り除くことを軸に立ち上げられた。 私は同ブランドの共同創業者の一人だ。アイデアは至ってシンプルで、曜日の名前が胸元にプリントされた、曜日ごとのシャツである。サイドの小さなタグには略称が表示されており、クローゼットに掛けてある状態でも各曜日のシャツが識別できるようになっている。 多くの人はすでに、1日の中で十分すぎるほど多くの意思決定をしている。どのシャツを着るかは、必ずしもその1つである必要はない。とはいえ、衣服である以上、その人の着回しの中で定位置を獲得しなければならなかった。プロダクトは、他と違うことで注目を集めることはできる。だが、それは人々が関心を持つことを意味しない。 時として「少ないこと」自体がプロダクトになる 多くの消費者向けブランドは、何かを付け加えることを軸につくられている。スタイルやカスタマイズの選択肢を増やすことは、顧客にとって意思決定を増やすことにもなり得る。...
Join The Next Generation of Peer Reviewers with the Junior Reviewer Programme
Following the positive results of the first edition, we are delighted to announce the second edition of the EAN Junior Reviewer Programme for 2027/2028. The call has just been opened, and we warmly invite eligible RRFS and Full members to apply and take this exciting opportunity to develop their peer-review skills.
Executive Page: The Power of Partnership in Brain Health – A Message from Mission Control
Dear EAN members, colleagues, and friends, As Co-Chair of the Brain Health Mission (BHM), and also on behalf of my colleague Barbara Casolla and the members of the steering committee it is a pleasure to share some reflections on what has been a remarkable year for the mission and its growing community. Since its launch, the Brain Health Mission has sought to unite stakeholders behind a simple but ambitious goal: improving brain health for all.
What Happens to the Lives We Save? Patient Representatives in Interview on World Stroke Day
by Mihai Radu Ionescu, Vascular and Interventional Neurologist, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania As physicians and neurologists dealing with stroke on a daily basis, we have become very adept at managing acute stroke, with remarkable improvements in clinical outcome.
5 Tips For Building A Product That Removes Choice Rather Than Adds It
Simon C. Lee is CEO of Verta Marketing and an entrepreneur building and advising brands across ecommerce and B2B. Most fashion brands are built around giving people more choices. M2S Club was built around removing one. I’m a founder of the brand. The idea is straightforward: shirts for each day of the week, with the day printed across the chest.
New EAN-ESCMID Guidelines on Infectious Encephalitis in Adults
by Julia Granerod Whitehouse, EAN-ESCMID Guideline Task Force Two findings stand out in the new guidelines on the diagnosis and management of infectious encephalitis in adults published jointly by the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) and the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID).
EAN Endorses EANM Consensus Paper on Molecular Imaging and Fluid Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease
The EAN, with the support of the Co-Chairs of the EAN Scientific Panel on Dementia and Cognitive Disorders, Prof. Sebastiaan Engelborghs and Prof. Massimo Filippi, and the Co-Chairs of the EAN Scientific Panel on Neuroimaging, Prof.
Interview: What Happens When a Communal Table Becomes a Map of the Vagus Nerve?
On 29 September 2026, Vagal Foods, a participatory installation at Vienna Design Week, welcomed visitors to explore the relationship between food, the nervous system and social connection. Created by independent brain health researcher Andra Bria together with designers, artists and scientific advisor Dr Isabella Anderson-Wagner, the installation invited visitors to taste, touch and share food around a communal wood table tracing the path of the vagus nerve.
International Community for AI in Multiple Sclerosis (iAIMS) Launches with First Elected Board
iAIMS, the international community for AI in multiple sclerosis, has become a formally constituted community with an elected board. Members approved the board unanimously and the result was announced on 18 September 2026. Dr Stijn Denissen, co-founder and researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, is Chair. AI research in MS is growing quickly, but little of it has reached clinical practice so far.
Menopause & Brain Health: Interview with EAN DEI Panel Co-Chairs for World Menopause Day
by Isabella Colonna, Deputy Digital Communications Editor Menopause is increasingly recognised as a key, yet understudied, phase in women’s brain health. Although research is shedding new light on the biological changes associated with the menopausal transition, important questions remain about its relationship with neurological disorders and the implications for clinical practice.
Application Now Open to National Societies to Co-Host EAN Congress 2029
The EAN is now inviting applications from national neurological societies to co-host the EAN Congress 2029 in Vienna NATIONAL SOCIETIES CO-HOSTING EAN CONGRESS Following the launch of the EAN Congress co-hosting initiative last year, the EAN is delighted to open the call for applications to co-host the EAN Congress 2029 taking place in Vienna, Austria, 23-26 June 2029, alongside the Austrian Society of Neurology. Who can apply?
Executive Page: Multiple Publications Mark Highly Productive Period for EAN Scientific Community
Dear EAN members, colleagues, and friends, It is my pleasure and privilege to share an update on recent EAN scientific activities in my second term as Chair of the Scientific Committee, following my re-election at our record-breaking EAN Congress 2026 in June. As is customary every two years, the EAN Scientific Committee has now been re-composed and welcomes seven new members.
Research Paper of the Month: Prevalence of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy at Death in National Football League Players
by Simone Salemme For October 2026 we have selected Daneshvar DH, Nowinski CJ, Abdolmohammadi B, et al. Prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy at death in National Football League players: retrospective population-based cohort study, 2008-21. BMJ. 2026;394:e100418. Published 2026 Aug 25. doi:10.1136/bmj-2026-100418 Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) can currently be diagnosed definitively only at neuropathological examination after death, making its epidemiology difficult to characterise.
Research Highlights of the Month – October 2026
by Raphael Wurm, Simone Salemme, & Charlotte Dumas Each month the eanNews editorial team reviews the scientific press for recently published papers of outstanding interest to neurologists. Below we present our selection for October 2026.
EAN Co-Hosts Session on Regulatory Protection of Brain Health at European Health Forum Gastein (Video)
1 October 2026 | Bad Hofgastein, Austria At the 2026 European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG), the Brain Health Mission, the European Academy of Neurology (EAN), and the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) convened a high-level session titled The Regulatory Shield: Defending Europe’s Brain Health in a Volatile World.
Join or Renew Your EAN Membership Now for Bonus Benefits
As autumn begins, the EAN is offering two special opportunities to new and existing EAN members for the year ahead Now is an excellent time to join the EAN or renew your existing membership! New members who sign up before the end of the year will receive membership for the remainder of 2026, but also for the whole of 2027 at no additional cost. Existing members are encouraged to renew through their MyEAN account before 31 December to avoid any interruption to their benefits.
EMA Neurology News – September 2026
Here is our regular summary of content of relevance to neurology from the Human Medicines Highlights – September 2026 Key EMA News Updates: New EU supply chain to address Visudyne shortage A new EU supply chain for Visudyne (verteporfin), used to treat serious eye conditions, marks an important step towards resolving the medicine’s long-standing shortage.
Be the Voice of Brain Health: Apply for EAN Advocacy Training 2027
Application is now open for the fourth edition of the EAN Advocacy Training Programme for Neurology and Brain Health, which equips neurologists with the skills, confidence and connections to make their expertise heard. Running online from March to June 2027, the programme will bring together up to 55 participants from across Europe and beyond to learn from expert presentations, practical workshops, group discussions and peers. Four modules. One shared mission.
EAN Signs Memorandum of Understanding with European Alzheimer’s Disease Consortium
We are pleased to announce that the EAN and the European Alzheimer’s Disease Consortium (EADC) have signed a memorandum of understanding, joining forces and promoting optimal collaboration between the two societies in Europe.
Upcoming Joint Sessions at Partner Societies’ Congresses
The EAN cooperates with numerous Partner Societies and we are excited to announce several joint sessions at their congresses in September and early October! During this congress, a Joint ECTRIMS/EAN session titled Optimizing brain health in MS environmental and lifestyle interventions, motor fitness, and cognitive resilience is scheduled for Saturday, 21 October 2026, at 08:30-09:30(14:30-15:30 CEST).
An EAN Student Member’s Experience at the EAN Congress 2026 in Geneva
by Anastasiia Yevtushenko What does it take to truly feel like you belong in the global medical community? For me, I finally found the answer this summer in Geneva When I arrived for the EAN Congress 2026, I felt a mix of genuine excitement and butterflies. The congress centre was buzzing with thousands of people from all over the world. I had the opportunity to present my e-poster during the congress, but I was there not just to listen and learn.
Summer Spotlights Challenge: A Season of Deep Learning on the eanCampus
This summer, the eanCampus put the spotlight on focused, high-impact learning, rolling out eight new Spotlight Modules between 1 July and 31 August. Each module combined a curated set of eanCampus resources around a single neurological subject, pairing recordings from previous EAN webinars and congresses with interactive cases and a short quiz to consolidate what learners had studied.
New EJoN Publication Supports Harmonised Connectome Research Across Europe
The EAN is pleased to announce the publication of Harmonized Acquisition of Connectome MRI and Clinical Data for Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and Glioma: Delphi-Derived Protocol Recommendations by the European Academy of Neurology in the special issue of the European Journal of Neurology (EJoN), Digital Health Research in Clinical Neurosciences.
EAN Congress 2026: Best Poster Winners
We congratulate all award recipients and thank every presenter for helping make the EAN Congress 2026 a scientific success. The presenters shared their latest research in neurology across ePoster sessions. Ninety-seven of those presentations were nominated by the session chairs as candidates for the best poster award. The nominees receive a certificate. Three winners were recognised for their outstanding scientific quality and presentation excellence.
Building a More Diverse and Supportive RRFS Together
Dear EAN Members, dear colleagues, dear friends, It is my great honour to introduce myself to you as the new Chair of the Resident and Research Fellow Section (RRFS) of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). I took on this role during the EAN Congress in Geneva, and I could not be more excited to begin this journey with more than 2000 (and growing!) RRFS Members.
Research Paper of the Month: IV Thrombolysis in the Extended Time Window for Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Simone Salemme For September we have chosen Palaiodimou L, Papageorgiou NM, Romoli M, et al. IV Thrombolysis in the Extended Time Window for Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neurology. 2026 107 (3) e218294 doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000218294 Intravenous thrombolysis is an established treatment for acute ischaemic stroke within 4.5 hours of symptom onset or last known well, but many patients present later, including those with wake-up or unknown-onset stroke.
Research Highlights of the Month – September 2026
by Raphael Wurm Each month the eanNews editorial team reviews the scientific press for recently published papers of outstanding interest to neurologists. Below we present our selection for September 2026.
Climate Change, Neurological Disorders and Brain Health: Key Connections and Future Priorities
report from the EAN Environmental Influences in Neurology Task Force A new paper from the EAN Environmental Influences in Neurology Task Force highlights the links between climate change, neurological health and brain health, and sets out priorities for action within neurology. Climate change is increasingly recognised as a major threat to human health, yet its impact on the nervous system remains incompletely understood.
Parkinson’s Disease Costs Europe €22.8 Billion A Year As Cases Rise – COIN-Eu Study
The annual societal cost of Parkinson’s disease across Europe reached €22.8 billion in 2019, equivalent to €28.8 billion at 2025 prices, according to a new study published in Movement Disorders¹ as part of the EAN-led Cost of Illness in Neurology in Europe (COIN-Eu) initiative. As the number of people living with Parkinson’s disease continues to grow, researchers warn that health and social care systems are likely to face increasing pressure.
Obituary – Svetlana Tomić (1974–2026)
by Sebastiaan Engelborghs and Massimo Filippi Co-Chairs, EAN Scientific Panel on Dementia and Cognitive Disorders It is with great sadness that we mourn the untimely passing of Professor Svetlana Tomić, a highly respected Croatian neurologist, dedicated clinician and teacher, and a valued colleague within the European Academy of Neurology. Svetlana was born in Osijek, Croatia, in 1974 and graduated in medicine from the University of Zagreb in 1998.
Excellence, Mentorship and Advocacy: Celebrating Prof. Jes Olesen at 85
by Professor Elena R. Lebedeva, MD, DMSc, FEAN, Ural State Medical University and International Headache Centre “Europe–Asia,” Yekaterinburg, Russia The founder of the European Journal of Neurology, of the European Brain Council and of the International Classification of Headache Disorders — the man who gave headache a common language, trained sixty doctoral students and taught European neurology to argue its case in Brussels — turns 85 on 9 September 2026.
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Brain Health – Application Now Open for 2027
Brain health is increasingly recognised as a global health priority. The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Brain Health at the University of Bern, developed in collaboration with the European Academy of Neurology (EAN), provides an interdisciplinary and evidence-based perspective on how brain health can be understood, protected and promoted across the lifespan.
Research Fellowship Reports: Aarhus, Leipzig & London
Magdalena Mroczek, Basel, Switzerland Hosting department: Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark Supervisor: Prof. Hatice Tankisi In 2025, thanks to the EAN Research Training Fellowship I was given the opportunity to undertake six months of research staying at the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark. The research group, led by Prof.
Clinical Fellowship Reports: Istanbul, London & Salzburg
Edita Malazogu, Prishtina, Kosovo Hosting department: University of Health Sciences, Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr Özdem Ertürk Çetin As I complete my three-month EAN Clinical Fellowship, I look back on this experience with a deep sense of appreciation for everything it has offered me, both professionally and personally. From my first day at Şehit Prof.
EMA Neurology News – August 2026
Here is our regular summary of content of relevance to neurology from the Human Medicines Highlights – August 2026 Key EMA News Updates: EMA fast-tracks review of medicine for metastatic pancreatic cancer The EMA has started a phased review of daraxonrasib for metastatic pancreatic cancer, allowing the available data to be assessed in stages as they emerge, with the aim of accelerating the regulatory evaluation while maintaining rigorous standards.
Open Call: EAN Digital Communications Editor and Deputy Digital Communications Editor
The EAN Communication Committee is inviting applications for the positions of EAN Digital Communications Editor and EAN Deputy Digital Communications Editor. The successful candidates will help guide the EAN’s digital content across ean.org, eanNews, newsletters, and social media, ensuring that communications are accurate, evidence-based, engaging, and aligned with the EAN’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Executive Page: Introducing the new EAN Board for 2026-2028
Dear EAN members, colleagues, and friends, As the newly elected Secretary General of the European Academy of Neurology, I am very pleased to introduce the freshly composed EAN Board, following the elections held at the EAN Congress 2026 in Geneva. The new board is a nice mix of people; some of the members of the previous board have rotated into new positions whereas others are new in their position.
NeuroART Competition Showcases EAN Members’ Artistic Talent
by Alicia González Martínez, Resident and Research Fellow Section (RRFS) Past Chair, on behalf of the EAN RRFS Office This year, the EAN Resident and Research Fellow Section (RRFS) celebrated the third edition of the NeuroART Competition, which concluded with an engaging exhibition of artistic talent from the neurology community at the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Geneva.
Research Paper of the Month: Association of Sleep Duration with Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognition
by Isabella Colonna For August we selected Anagnostakis F, O’Toole CK, Erus G, et al. Association of sleep duration with Alzheimer’s disease and cognition. Alzheimers Dement. 2026 Jul;22(7):e71528. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.71528. PMID: 42417271; PMCID: PMC13343368. Sleep plays a fundamental role in healthy brain aging.
Research Highlights of the Month – August 2026
by Raphael Wurm & Simone Salemme Each month the eanNews editorial team reviews the scientific press for recently published papers of outstanding interest to neurologists. Below we present our selection for August 2026.
First EAN Annual Report Reviews Major Milestones of 2025
by Elena Moro, EAN Past President It is my privilege to present the first annual report of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). This overview of activities and achievements in 2025 gives us, our members, our many partners, and the wider neurological community across Europe and beyond many reasons to look back on the year with pride.
Look Back at the EAN Congress 2026 in Our Congress Review eBook
The 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 27-30 June – a fantastic gathering of lecturers and learners, scientists and clinicians, residents and students, industry representatives and other partners, which demonstrated that the strength, enthusiasm, and brilliance of our neurological community are all growing like never before.
Obituary – Christopher Gardner-Thorpe (1941–2026)
by Nicholas J. Gutowski Dr Christopher Gardner-Thorpe MD, FRCP, FRCPE, FACP, FEAN, FRSM, consultant neurologist, medical historian, educator, and author, passed away peacefully on 1 July 2026, aged 84. Born in Portsmouth on 22 August 1941, Christopher obtained his primary medical degree from St Thomas’ Hospital, London, in 1964.
Neurology-Relevant Highlights from the EMA Annual Report 2025
by Clauda Santos Silva, EAN Scientific Committee member As part of the EAN Scientific Committee’s liaison with the European Medicines Agency (EMA), we reviewed the EMA Annual Report 2025, published in June 2026, to identify developments of particular relevance to neurology. Below, we summarise the key regulatory milestones, pharmacovigilance updates and innovation initiatives highlighted in the report that are most pertinent to the neurological community.
Brain Health at Work: Rethinking the Workplace for a Healthier Future
Brain health is shaped every day by how we live, learn and work. As people spend a significant portion of their lives at work, workplaces have a unique opportunity, and responsibility, to protect, support and strengthen brain health throughout their life.
New: Free Registration for all EAN Webinars on the eanCampus
Following the conclusion of the EAN Congress 2026, eanCampus is providing free access to its educational programme by opening EAN Webinars to all users with a MyEAN account. Open Access to EAN Webinars Everyone can now register for future sessions by logging into their MyEAN account, providing easier access to a growing collection of educational sessions covering a variety of topics in neurology.
New Grant: Subrata & Sipra Chaudhuri Clinical Fellowship to Support Diversity in Neurology
The EAN is happy to announce a new grant within the framework of the EAN Clinical Fellowship programme. From 2027 onwards, one grant with a duration of nine weeks will be provided to an applicant from a low, lower-middle or upper-middle income country. This is made possible by an endowed fellowship, kindly given by Prof.
Advancing Your Academic Path: The EAN Clinical Fellowship
by Nathalie Nasr, EAN Education Committee Chair As part of the EAN Academic Path, the Clinical Fellowship offers an opportunity for neurologists in training and early-career specialists to broaden their clinical expertise through hands-on observation and learning at leading neurological centres across Europe.
EAN Regional Teaching Day Brings Top European Speakers to Yerevan, Armenia
by Prof. Gurgen Hovhannisyan, President of the Armenian Neurological Association The EAN Regional Teaching Day, organised by the Armenian Neurological Association, was held on 22 May 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, immediately preceding the BRAIN 2026 Congress.
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