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01 August 2006
01 August, 2006 in Neuroscience News The document highlights how brain disease, psychiatric and neurologic disease combined, represents a considerable social and economic burden in Europe. Consensus Document on European Brain ResearchOlesen J, Baker M, Freund T, Di Luca M, Mendlewicz J, Ragan I and Westphal MJ Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2006;77:i1-i49August 2006 Abstract Brain disease psychiatric and neurologic [...] Read More
26 July 2006
26 July, 2006 in FENS News Slovak Society for Neuroscience joined FENS! We are happy to welcome the Slovak Society for Neuroscience in the FENS. FENS is now composed of 33 member societies. Read More
27 March 2006
27 March, 2006 in FENS News PENS Schools Programme in Neuroscience 2006 ? Four schools announced PENS, the Programme of European Neuroscience Schools, is a joint collaboration between FENS and IBRO. This programme is aimed to train students and young investigators throughout Europe. PENS announces four schools in 2006: Arcachon, France, August 7- September 1, [...] Read More
01 June 2005
01 June, 2005 in Neuroscience News The human brain is not only the site of our personality, thoughts, feelings and other human characteristics; it is also the seat of many chronic disabling diseases. Costs of Disorders of the Brain in EuropeAndlin-Sobocki P, Jönsson B, Wittchen HU, Olesen J.Eur J Neurol. 2005 Jun;12 Suppl 1:1-27.June 2005 Abstract The human [...] Read More
14 January 2005
14 January, 2005 in FENS News EBC represents neurosciences in Brussels The European Brain Council (EBC) unites neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, basic neuroscientists, patient organizations and industrial research in one umbrella organization. The EBC has a unique structure bringing together a host of European organisations with a specific interest in the brain. Members include pan-European bodies [...] Read More
14 January 2005
14 January, 2005 in FENS News FENS FORUM 2008 in Geneva The last FENS Full Council voted for the Venue for the next 2008 FENS Forum. Three sites (Geneva, Milano and Prague) had applied to organize the meeting in 2008. After voting Geneva was awarded to be the organizer. The FENS FORUM 2008 will be [...] Read More
19 November 2004
19 November, 2004 in FENS News Brain Campaign Website is active Brain Campaign - a central resource to help neuroscientists to reach the public The European Dana Alliance for the Brain (EDAB), the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) have established a network called Brain Campaign. The Brain [...] Read More