EPNS Research Meeting 2026
Thessaloniki, Greece 16-17 October 2026 SAVE THE DATE https://www.epns.info/epns-research-meeting-2026/
EPNS Training Courses, Ferrara 2026
Save the dates: EPNS Training Courses taking place in the beautiful city of Ferrara, Italy: Neonatal Neurology: 23–24 May 2026 Genetics for Paediatric Neurologists: 25–26 May 2026 Registration is open The courses are only available to fully paid EPNS members. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Found out more: https://www.epns.info/epns-training-course-ferrara-italy-2026/
High-Level Meeting on Rare Diseases
EPNS was proud to endorse the High-Level Meeting on Rare Diseases at the European Parliament in Brussels from 9–11 December 2025.https://www.brains4brain.eu/eu-activities-polices/hlm-rare/ EPNS strongly supports initiatives that promote awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of rare neurological disorders in children. We welcome this meeting as an important opportunity to engage with European policymakers and contribute to advancing the care…
It takes a team: fighting medicine shortages
The European Medical Agency (EMA), in collaboration with the EPNS and other European healthcare professional and consumer organisations, has launched a new awareness campaign on medicine shortages. The #ItTakesATeam campaign highlights the shared efforts to prevent and manage shortages across the EU, and the role of each actor in supporting patients faced with these shortages. For…
EPNS at the Brain Health Mission Forum
The Brain Health Mission (BHM) is a collaborative initiative to raise public awareness and action regarding brain health. Last month, Anna Jansen, Chair EPNS Advocacy & Collaboration Committee represented the EPNS at the BHM virtual Forum where she presented our ongoing commitment to advancing paediatric neurology through its engagement with WHO IGAP and brain health initiatives. Learn…
EPNS at EAP Congress and MasterCourse in Warsaw
EPNS was delighted to take part in the EAP – European Academy of Paediatrics Congress and MasterCourse in Warsaw, represented by Professor Roberta Cilio, EPNS Board Member. Thank you to all involved for making it such a fruitful and inspiring session.
EPNS at the Brain Innovations Days
At the Brain Innovation Days 2025 in Brussels (European Brain Council (EBC)), EPNS Board member, Professor Sameer Zuberi, attended a session exploring how insights from neuroscience can guide educational practices and support healthy brain development. From the built environment to the role of parents and society, the session called for more research and collaboration between…
WHO Launches Landmark Global Status Report on Neurology
We are pleased to announce the release of the World Health Organisation’s Global Status Report on Neurology, a groundbreaking call to action to address the growing burden of neurological disorders and promote brain health for all. This landmark publication presents the first-ever global baseline assessment under the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders 2022–2031…
EPNS Training Advisory Board (TAB) visit to Spain
TAB offers national child neurology societies the opportunity to evaluate their national training system. The aim is a standard of training in accordance with the European Paediatric Neurology Training Programme (Syllabus) in each European country. Last month EPNS Board members Professors Kevin Rostasy, Dana Craiu and Dilek Yalnizoglu undertook visit to Spain, following a request…
EPNS Training Courses, Ferrara 2026
Save the dates: EPNS Training Courses taking place in the beautiful city of Ferrara, Italy: Neonatal Neurology: 23–24 May 2026 Genetics for Paediatric Neurologists: 25–26 May 2026 Registration opens very soon! An announcement with be sent to all EPNS newsletter subscribers when registration is possible. The courses are only available to fully paid EPNS members. Places are limited and will be…