'Healthy brain: healthy Europe - A new horizon for brain research and healthcare', Dublin, Ireland
27 May 2013 - 27 May 2013
Ireland
A conference entitled 'Healthy brain: healthy Europe - A new horizon for brain research and healthcare' will be held from 27 to 28 may 2013 in Dublin, Ireland.
According to recent estimates, approximately one-third of European citizens are affected by at least one brain disorder. In 2010, the estimated combined cost to EU member states and associated countries was ¿798 billion, which is comparable to the cost of cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes combined.
Effective management of health, social, educational, employment and productivity costs will not be achieved by improvements in healthcare delivery alone. Rather, the solution lies in new, integrated and innovative national efforts that capitalise on our research strengths and deliver real health benefits.
The aims of this conference organised by the European Commission are to:
* Encourage public authorities to promote coordination;
* Help lift taboos associated with brain health issues;
* raise awareness of the importance of screening and early diagnosis;
* Highlight the need for the right infrastructures, policies and regulatory environment;
* Facilitate the absorption and integration of research results into policy and good practice;
* Advance the practical application of the new paradigm of brain research and healthcare taking into account patient needs.
Renowned experts from across Europe are expected to highlight why policy-makers should devise, or refine, national strategies on brain research and healthcare. Policymakers, representatives from ministries, funding agencies, industry, patient organisations, researchers and health professionals will be among the invited participants.For further information, please visit:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/conferences/2013/brain-month/index_en.cfm?pg=conference-dublin&sub=general(opens in new window)
According to recent estimates, approximately one-third of European citizens are affected by at least one brain disorder. In 2010, the estimated combined cost to EU member states and associated countries was ¿798 billion, which is comparable to the cost of cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes combined.
Effective management of health, social, educational, employment and productivity costs will not be achieved by improvements in healthcare delivery alone. Rather, the solution lies in new, integrated and innovative national efforts that capitalise on our research strengths and deliver real health benefits.
The aims of this conference organised by the European Commission are to:
* Encourage public authorities to promote coordination;
* Help lift taboos associated with brain health issues;
* raise awareness of the importance of screening and early diagnosis;
* Highlight the need for the right infrastructures, policies and regulatory environment;
* Facilitate the absorption and integration of research results into policy and good practice;
* Advance the practical application of the new paradigm of brain research and healthcare taking into account patient needs.
Renowned experts from across Europe are expected to highlight why policy-makers should devise, or refine, national strategies on brain research and healthcare. Policymakers, representatives from ministries, funding agencies, industry, patient organisations, researchers and health professionals will be among the invited participants.For further information, please visit:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/conferences/2013/brain-month/index_en.cfm?pg=conference-dublin&sub=general(opens in new window)