CSA BrainHealth Newsletter #3 |

July 2025

Dear Subscriber,

The Coordination and Support Action (CSA) BrainHealth is the preparatory phase for the European Partnership for Brain Health. The project started on November 1st, 2023 with a runtime of 24 months. Funded by the European Commission, it builds the umbrella for 21 participants from 11 countries.

With the third issue of the CSA BrainHealth’s newsletter, we would like to look back at the past five months, which were marked by significant progress for the project, such as the second General Assembly in Riga, the Foresight Symposium and participating in an event in the European Parliament, and participation in key events.

Second General Assembly in Riga

The second General Assembly of the Coordination & Support Action BrainHealth (CSA BrainHealth) successfully took place on 13 May 2025, hosted by the University of Latvia and the Latvian Council of Science (LZP) in Riga. Gathering project partners, national funders, policymakers, patients, researchers and civil society representatives, this meeting reviewed the progress made toward the upcoming European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) – envisaged start in 2026, and presented its structure and key priorities.

Register to the Final Conference of the CSA BrainHealth

15 October 2025, Brussels & Online

After two years of shaping the foundations of the future European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth), the CSA BrainHealth will host its Final Conference during the 2025 edition of the Brain Innovation Days. This hybrid event will present the Partnership’s strategic vision, its key research priorities and the collaborative roadmap designed to accelerate breakthroughs in brain science, diagnostics, care and innovation across Europe and globally.

The programme will feature high-level keynotes and panel discussions from all partners and beyond on:

Structuring the brain health ecosystem
• Accelerating innovation & improving competitiveness
• Overcoming global barriers to data sharing
• Building future research capacities

The Final Conference will culminate in a high-level closing panel to reflect on Europe’s leadership in brain health and the Partnership’s potential to drive tangible impact for the millions living with a brain disorder, neurological and mental alike.

2025 Foresight Symposium on ‘Biological, social and environmental factors that protect or threaten brain health across the lifespan’

14 May 2025, Riga

The Foresight Symposium brought together leading scientists, representatives of patient organizations and stakeholders to shape the future research agenda on brain health, with a life-course perspective. Central themes included the key factors influencing brain health over the life course, but also prevention, early detection, resilience, understanding brain disease mechanisms, and advancing therapeutic strategies. The Foresight Symposium 2025 on ‘Biological, social and environmental factors that protect or threaten brain health across the lifespan’ focused on protective and risk factors impacting brain health trajectory across the lifespan.

Advocating for a Stronger EU Brain Research Agenda in the European Parliament

26 June 2025, Brussels

On 26 June 2025, the CSA BrainHealth took centre stage at the European Brain Council’s event in the European Parliament: “Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action” Hosted by MEP Romana Jerković, the event brought together policymakers, researchers, funders and civil society to underscore the urgency of building a coherent, long-term strategy for brain research in Europe.

This high-level session set a clear tone: brain health is not only a health challenge, but a strategic imperative for Europe. The CSA BrainHealth’s presence in the European Parliament reinforced the growing momentum behind the Partnership and the shared commitment to a stronger, more inclusive brain research ecosystem.

Towards a Global Brain Research Agenda Webinar

CSA BrainHealth Webinar, 16 June 2025

Organised by the CSA BrainHealth, the “Towards a Global Brain Research Agenda” Webinar was held on 16 June 2025. The event provided a platform for leading international organisations to share updates on their initiatives in brain health, research and innovation, foster open discussion on potential collaboration and reflect on the challenges and best practices in brain health policy and practice. Setting the stage for continued dialogue and joint action in the pursuit of better brain health outcomes worldwide, the webinar underscored the need for cross-sector collaboration, preventive strategies, and the involvement of diverse stakeholders in designing and implementing brain health initiatives.

Professional Congresses

EAN Congress, June 19-24, Helsinki

On 21 June 2025, the CSA BrainHealth took center stage at the EAN TV Studio session, hosted by the European Brain Council (EBC) during the 11th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Helsinki. The session, entitled “Funding the Future of Brain Research in Europe: Towards a European Brain Health Partnership”, shed light on the ambitious plans and strategic framework of the upcoming European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth), set to launch in January 2026.

Moderated by Conny Lee, the session featured insights from Dr. Ulrike Bußhoff (Coordinator of the CSA BrainHealth, German Aerospace Agency – DLR), Dr. Catherine Marquer (International Neurosciences Coordinator at the French National Research Agency – ANR) and Frédéric Destrebecq (Executive Director of the European Brain Council – EBC).

Upcoming Events

Learn more about the events where the Coordination and Support Action BrainHealth will be featured.

Science Summit of the 80th United Nations General Assembly

24-26 September, New York & Online

Held in parallel with the United Nations High-Level Conference on Non-Communicable Diseases, the Global Brain Coalition will host a two-days high-level event as part of the Science Summit of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The CSA BrainHealth will take part in the event to showcase the work done in paving the way towards an EU Partnership for Brain Health, structuring research priorities, and connecting with relevant international partners.

Final Conference, 2025 Brain Innovation Days

October 2025, Brussels

In October 2025, the CSA BrainHealth will join the 5th edition of the Brain Innovation Days, where it will host the project’s Final Conference. Organized by the European Brain Council, the Brain Innovation Days bring the brain ecosystem together to foster dialogue, exchange knowledge, accelerate investment in research & innovation and facilitate business development.

Recording of the CSA BrainHealth Webinar

Organised by the CSA BrainHealth, the “Towards a Global Brain Research Agenda” Webinar was held on 16 June 2025. The event provided a platform for leading international organisations to share updates on their initiatives in brain health, research and innovation, foster open discussion on potential collaboration and reflect on the challenges and best practices in brain health policy and practice.

To stay up to date with the latest developments of the Coordination & Support Action BrainHealth, please visit our official website and make sure to follow us on social media, by clicking on the buttons below.

CSA BrainHealth
Designing a European Brain Health Landscape

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101136302.

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