Programme

On the 23rd-24th April, the European Brain Council will hold a two-day event at the University Foundation in Brussels. The two days will include three separate but complementary sessions on “FP9 and Missions”, “The Value of Innovation”, and “Brain Research: Shifting Gears and Going Global”.

Investments into research and innovation have delivered unprecedented results for patients across Europe. Publicly and privately funded innovation schemes in the EU empowered researchers to accelerate scientific discovery, increase the understanding of non-communicable diseases and improve healthcare services. Yet despite the progress that was achieved in recent decades, there is currently no effective treatment to cure a wide range of mental and neurological conditions. What is more, the complexity of many brain disorders hinders researchers in their efforts to develop innovative healthcare interventions.

In 2018, the European Commission is expected to submit proposals for a mission-oriented and impact-focused 9th Framework Programme. In view of the preparations for the forthcoming EU research scheme, the European Brain Council (EBC) aims to bring attention to issues that affect therapeutic innovation and facilitate an exchange of views on how the post-2020 Framework Programme can make a real difference for patients living with brain disorders.

The event will allow leading healthcare stakeholders and policymakers to address key questions in the domain of research, such as: how can the 9th Framework Programme accelerate brain research across Europe? What measures can be taken in order to stimulate the development of new central nervous system drugs for treating brain disorders? What can be done to address the concerns of patients?

23 April 2018, 14:30-18:00
FP9 & Missions

24 April 2018, 10:00-14:00
The Value of Innovation

14:00-17:00
European Brain Research: Shifting Gears and Going Global

Please confirm your attendance by filling in the online registration form.

Additional information can be found on the EBC website.

APPEL A COMMUNICATION

Chers collègues,

Nous nous permettons de vous rappelez que la prochaine Réunion Francophone sur la Maladie d’Alzheimer et Syndromes Apparentés se tiendra du 11 au 14 juin prochain à Lille.

Vous êtes cordialement invités à soumettre vos travaux pour des présentations orales ou poster pour le 26 mars au plus tard.

Vous pouvez déposer votre résumé à abstract@rfmasa2018-lille.fr

Au programme de cette édition 2018, nous vous proposons les thématiques suivantes.

Le rôle essentiel des patients et des aidants dans la recherche (en partenariat avec les associations de familles et de patients) ;
Les spécificités des patients jeunes de la maladie d’Alzheimer ;
Les stratégies innovantes pour une approche transdisciplinaire de la maladie d’Alzheimer (en association avec le Labex DISTALZ) ;
Les facteurs de risque vasculaires ou métaboliques et les troubles cognitifs (en association avec le FHU VasCog) ;
La stratification et nosographie en recherche clinique et thérapeutique ;
Le « Big Data » et les nouvelles technologies ;
L’actualité en recherche fondamentale ;
Le diagnostic précoce au travers de cas clinico-pathologiques.
Une table ronde sur l’évolution du champ d’action des Centres Mémoire et Centres Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherche, un débat/controverse sur le lien entre diabète et maladie d’Alzheimer et une demi-journée de formation continue sur les démences fronto-temporales validant le parcours de Développement Professionnel Continu sont également proposés. Une large place sera laissée aux communications libres orales et affichées.

Nous vous serions reconnaissants de bien voir transmettre cette information autour de vous,

Au plaisir de vous recevoir à Lille !

Le comité d’organisation de la RFMASA 2018

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The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence is a prestigious network of 30 outstanding young
European neuroscientists who represent the most talented researchers among their peers.
In collaboration with the Kavli Foundation, the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies
(FENS) established in 2014 a high-level, multidisciplinary network of excellent early to midcareer
European neuroscientists. The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE) is selforganised
and aims to improve Neuroscience in Europe and beyond through scientific exchange,
providing opportunities for young scientists, and facilitating dialogue between scientists, policymakers,
and society.
Check here to find out more about the current FENS-Kavli Scholars and some of FKNE’s
scientific, outreach, and policy activities.

We are aiming for:
•Neuroscientists at early and mid-career stages with successful and independent research
lines – as evidenced by outstanding publications as main authors – who have won
prestigious personal prizes, fellowships, or grants (e.g. ERC grants or comparable
national grants) and lead their own group;
•Neuroscientists who typically completed their PhD work 4-12 years ago (though there is
no strict timing rule);
•Neuroscientists with strong leadership and communication skills who are motivated to
actively participate in Network activities;
•To allow optimal group dynamics, a good spread over disciplines, geography and gender
will be strived for.
The FENS-Kavli Scholars:
•will be selected based on the above criteria;
•will actively serve two terms, each of 2 years’ duration (i.e.: 2018-2022).
Selection of 15 new FENS-Kavli Scholars will take place in 2018.
Application Procedure:
•Only candidates who have independent PI positions in a FENS member country are
eligible;
•Candidates are encouraged to apply directly;
•Additionally, each FENS member society may nominate up to two candidates. These do
not have to be members of the nominating society. Gender balance is encouraged;
•In all cases, the application should be supported by two letters from internationally
renowned neuroscientists;
•All applications and nominations should be submitted via the online application form.

http://www.fenskavlinetwork.org/
Candidates should be available for maximum 20-minute Skype interview on 5 July 2018.
Applicants will be informed about the outcome of the selection procedure just before the FENS
Forum 2018 (Berlin, 7-11 July). The newly selected FENS-Kavli Scholars are kindly invited to
attend the business meeting of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence taking place at the FENS
Forum 2018, on 9 July, from 11:15 am to 12:30.

Apply/Nominate now
Deadline for applications: May 10th (23.00 o’clock, Brussels time).

Selection Committee:
In 2018, the Selection Committee consists of:
•Megan Carey (Chair) FKNE Chair
•Gaia Novarino FKNE Vice-Chair
•Carmen Sandi FENS President-Elect
•Thomas Mrsic-Flogel FENS Forum 2018 Program Committee Chair
•Panayiota Poirazi Former FKNE Chair
•Filippo Del Bene FKNE Scholar
•Patrik Verstreken FKNE Scholar
•Tim Vogels FKNE Scholar