The #BrainLifeGoals campaign is an initiative of the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) that aims to raise awareness of the impact of neurological disorders. EFNA started an initiative #BrainLifeGoals Project Grant last year, to support work on one of the EFNA’s advocacy themes. In 2019, in support of this campaign, EFNA awarded grants of…
Launch of European Dystonia Research Consortium: EurDyscover
On Tuesday 7 July the kick-off meeting of the EurDyscover Consortium took place on Zoom. Coordinator is the University Hospital of Würzburg, Neurology department, and Jens Volkmann and Chi Wang Ip. Other partners in the consortium are: • Antonio Pisani, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Laboratory of Neurophysiology and Plasticity, Rome, Italy • Albino Oliveira-Maia, Fundação…
EFNA Webinar – Where´s Neurology? Influencing Covid Recovery Planning, Programmes and Policies’
On the 30th June Dystonia Europe participated in «Where´s Neurology?», a webinar held by EFNA (European Federation for Neurology Associations). The webinar is a part of a series to discuss how EFNA can ensure that our voices are heard and integrated in the post-pandemic recovery planning phase, including the development of policies and programmes. EFNA…
Information Page on Dystonia & COVID-19 Launched
We have now published a new page on our website Dystonia and Covid-19. https://dystonia-europe.org/dystonia-without-botulinum-toxin-covid-19/ Here you will find updated information from our experts regarding dystonia and COVID-19. There are also tips and recommendations on how to manage and cope during these difficult times. This page is updated continuously. Stay safe and well!
EFNA #BrainLifeGoals Project Grants and #BrainLifeGoal Photo Competition
EFNA #BrainLifeGoals Project Grants During Brain Awareness week EFNA launched the 2020 round of #BrainLifeGoals Project Grants. This year the focus will be on: Ensuring Equitable Access to Treatment, Services and Support for Neurology Patients and their Carers. Access to treatment is one of the central #BrainLifeGoals of many neurology patients, and EFNA want to…
