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Consensus document on European brain research.

Jes Olesen1, Mary G Baker, Tamas Freund

  • 1European Brain Council, University of Copenhagen, Department of Neurology, Glostrup Hospital, Nordre Ringvej, Glostrup, Copenhagen, 2600 Denmark. jeol@glostruphosp.kbhamt.dk

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|July 18, 2006
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Brain diseases pose a significant burden in Europe, yet investment in brain science research is insufficient. Increased collaboration and funding are crucial for developing innovative therapies and improving public understanding of brain health.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience and Public Health Policy
  • Brain Sciences Research and Economic Impact

Background:

  • Brain diseases represent 35% of Europe's disease burden, costing €386 billion in 2004.
  • The aging European population is projected to increase this burden.
  • Current investment in brain research is disproportionately low compared to the disease burden and economic impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for increased investment and collaboration in brain sciences research in Europe.
  • To propose a research agenda for the European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
  • To improve public understanding and prioritize brain research at both European and national levels.

Main Methods:

  • The European Brain Council (EBC) developed a consensus document outlining 45 research themes.

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  • Expert groups across Europe contributed to defining research proposals.
  • The approach focuses on understanding and treating major brain diseases from a 'man to molecule' perspective, balancing basic and clinical research.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified potential for therapies to halt/reverse neurodegeneration, improve diagnostics, and develop personalized psychiatric drugs.
    • Highlighted the potential for improved disease prevention and educational methods through understanding the normal brain.
    • Proposed integrated projects or Strategic Targeted Research Projects (STREP) with budgets of €10-15 million each.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased investment in brain sciences offers significant economic returns through reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity.
    • Greater collaboration between countries, industry, academia, and patient organizations is essential.
    • Prioritizing brain research within FP7 and national programs is critical to address the growing burden of brain diseases.