After two years dedicated to building a unifying framework for stakeholder initiatives in brain research, implementing transnational funding and facilitating other essential activities to support and enhance the partnership’s objectives, the CSA BrainHealth consortium is pleased to invite you to its Final Conference. Taking place in the afternoon of 15 October 2025 as part of the 2025 Brain Innovation Days, the CSA BrainHealth Final Conference will present the Partnership strategic priorities and main lines of action to accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs and innovation in the brain space with the expected societal impact of decreasing the burden of brain disorders.
Ulrike Bußhoff
Coordinator of the CSA BrainHealth, Project Management Agency, German Aerospace Centre
Dr. Ulrike Bußhoff will open the CSA BrainHealth Final Conference by outlining the objectives for the day and highlight the importance of collective action as the CSA BrainHealth reaches its final milestone.
Kasia Jurczak
Head of the Combatting Diseases (RTD.D.1) Unit, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission
This keynote will frame brain health as a strategic investment for Europe’s social and economic prosperity and emphasise why coordinated research and innovation are essential to address one of the greatest health challenges of our time.
Ulrike Bußhoff
Coordinator of the CSA BrainHealth, Project Management Agency, German Aerospace Centre
Dr. Ulrike Bußhoff will present the vision, scope and structure of the upcoming European Partnership for Brain Health. This keynote will offer insight into how the Partnership will unite stakeholders, pool resources and accelerate progress in brain research and care.
More information coming soon.
Chair of the Advocacy Committee,
European Federation of Neuroscience Societies
Board Member, GAMIAN-Europe
This panel will explore how to build a cohesive and inclusive brain health community across Europe and globally. Speakers will share perspectives from neuroscience, patient advocacy and international research organisations to identify priorities for long-term collaboration.
Catherine Marquer
International Scientific Coordinator – Neuroscience, Agence Nationale de la Recherche
Dr. Catherine Marquer will present the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) – the Partnership’s roadmap for the next decade. She will highlight the co-created priorities that will drive scientific breakthroughs and deliver societal impact.
Head of Therapies for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders, European Medicines Agency
Policy Advisor at Department of Work, Economy, Science, Innovation and Social economy (WEWIS), Flemish Government
Executive Director, Canadian Brain Research Strategy
Experts from policymaking, international initiatives and regulatory bodies will discuss how to translate research into innovation that benefits patients and strengthens Europe’s competitiveness. The conversation will focus on enabling faster adoption of new solutions in brain health.
More information coming soon.
Thomas Oxley
Co-Chair, WEF Global Future Council on Neurotechnology
Thomas Oxley will address the pressing challenges in sharing brain research data across borders. His talk will highlight the global frameworks, trust-building measures and ethical safeguards needed to unlock the full potential of data-driven science.
More information coming soon.
Co-Chair, WEF Global Future Council on Neurotechnology
Joint CEO, EBRAINS
Co-Lead, Data Standards and Sharing Working Group, International Brain Initiative; Director, African Brain Data Network
This discussion will focus on how to strengthen research capacity through infrastructure, skills, and international networks. Speakers will share strategies for advancing data standards, digital tools, and cross-border collaborations to support high-impact brain research.
More information coming soon.
Director of the Combatting Diseases Unit, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission
Regional Adviser for Mental Health,
WHO Europe
Director, Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases – Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research; Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, Coordination & Support Action BrainHealth
President, Italian Society of Neuroscience; Former President of the European Brain Council (2017-2019); Former President of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (2014-2016)
Chaired by Monica di Luca, this final session will bring together high-level leaders from policy, science, and innovation to reflect on the future European Partnership for Brain Health. The panel will discuss the global significance of the Partnership and outline the next steps to ensure its success.
Access to this conference is free, however if you would like to gain access to the rest of the Brain Innovation Days, taking place on October 15th and 16th in the same venue, please purchase your tickets via the Brain Innovation Days website!
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101136302.