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The 2019-2020 Call for Proposals will be available online on the website of BMP Grant for a period of 6 months starting July 2019.

Call for Proposals - Brain, Mind, and Pain (BMP) Patient-Cen…

The 2019-2020 Call for Proposals will be available online on the website of BMP Grant for a period of 6 months starting July 2019.…

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Last year the European international research project IMI-PainCare started aiming at improving the care of patients suffering from acute and chronic pain. The consortium of 40 partners from academia, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), pain societies, patient organisations and companies from the pharmaceutical industry has been working together in an unprecedented close collaboration and it is a pleasure to inform you about the achievements.

What has happened since IMI Pain Care was launched?

Last year the European international research project IMI-PainCare started aiming at improving the care of patients suffering from acute and…

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The Pontifical Academy for Life presented on Ascension day, Thursday 30 Mai in Berlin the "PAL-LIFE - White Book for the worldwide promotion of palliative care". The Vatican provides important recommendations in the book on how each social group can contribute to palliative care.  PAL-LIFE has been developed by international palliative care experts. Among the experts: Thomas Sitte, CEO of the German Palliative Foundation whom you might recognise as speaker at several SIP meetings.  During a press conference in the Apostolic Nunciature in Berlin, Sitte referred to the great value of the White Paper: "It should and can form a practical basis for all institutions that are involved in health care in some form." The White Paper offers assistance to draw up much-needed recommendations. Governments and health care providers could use PAL-LIFE as a basic strategies checklist to reduce concerns for suffering patients and their loved ones. Sitte: "PAL-LIFE is a building block for disseminating necessary and well-founded knowledge. So we can calmly and factually explain that we do not need businesslike aid for suicide in Germany in order to alleviate suffering." Please read the full article in German.

White Book for the worldwide promotion of palliative care

The Pontifical Academy for Life presented on Ascension day, Thursday 30 Mai in Berlin the "PAL-LIFE - White Book for the worldwide promotion of pallia…

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Monday, 22nd July 2019
To celebrate World Brain Day (July 22nd), the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA] is hosting events in four European capitals – Brussels, Bucharest, Dublin and Warsaw! The aim of these events is to hear what matters most to neurology patients in terms of their health outcomes – #BrainLifeGoals – and to discuss how this can be better integrated in the policy and decision-making at both the national and EU level. Come along to hear patient testimonies, learn about the ongoing advocacy and awareness-raising work which aims to address the challenges outlined, and to question our elected representatives on how they can help. You can find additional information and register for any of the events on the website of EFNA.

World Brain Day

To celebrate World Brain Day (July 22nd), the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA] is hosting events in four European capitals – …

Wednesday, 04th September 2019
The European congresses of the European Pain Federation give access to leading lecturers and a scientific program consisting of the latest evidence-based and best-practice-based medicine in all relevant disciplines in the field of pain management. The 11th Congress of the European Pain Federation, Pain in Europe XI, will take place in the Spanish town of Valencia, from 4-7 September 2019. This major biennial gathering brings together the most recognized experts in the field of pain medicine to exchange medical science. Why should you attend? EFIC​​​​​​​​​​​​​® is the largest European Pain Congress. ​EFIC® shines a spotlight on current trends and future developments in pain medicine.​ Join other international physicians and scientists to be a part of this unique opportunity to share cutting edge research ​and network with distinguished experts in the field. All information at http://efic-congress.org/

11th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC

The European congresses of the European Pain Federation give access to leading lecturers and a scientific program consisting of the latest evidence-ba…

Saturday, 07th September 2019
The 32nd ECNP Congress will take place from 7-10 September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The ECNP Congress that occurs annually is Europe’s largest meeting on applied and translational neuroscience.  Held in autumn every year, the Congress brings together a vibrant group of psychiatrists, neuroscientists, neurologists and psychologists from around the world to discuss the latest developments in the science and treatment of brain disorders. With around 6000 participants, the ECNP congress is Europe’s premier showcase for new research, treatments and technologies in applied brain science. Spanning the spectrum of human mood, behaviour, cognition and emotion, the congress covers most brain-related aspects from basic science to clinical care. You can be a part of the ECNP Congress if you are: • Medical researcher in neuropsychopharmacolgy, psychiatry and neurology • Clinician/practitioner • Neuroscientist  • Public health professional  A great line-up of an exciting scientific programme with a broad range of topics is awaiting you at the next ECNP Congress. More information can be found on the official Congress website.  

32nd ECNP Congress

The 32nd ECNP Congress will take place from 7-10 September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The ECNP Congress that occurs annually is Europe’s largest m…

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