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Brain Talks

Brain Innovation Days

Brain Talks is a podcast produced by Brain Innovation Days, the online community of key opinion leaders and stakeholders from the ever-growing brain innovation ecosystem.Find more on braininnovationdays.eu

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21:43

Brain Health Matters: Unlocking Insights for Europe’s...

Brain Talks ·

2025/12/18

Listen to the newest Brain Talks episode "Brain Health Matters: Unlocking Insights for Europe's Future" featuring insights from Isabel Klinnert, Director of Healthcare Global Government and Public Affairs at Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany.This episode tackles a critical question: How can Europe transform brain health from a policy aspiration into concrete action by 2030?In this episode, host Frederic Destrebecq, EBC Executive Director, explores:🔹 The economic imperative: Why untreated brain

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12:46

Capturing the Pulse of Brain Innovation Days

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2025/12/04

Recorded live at Brain Innovation Days 2025, this vox pop brings together diverse voices from across the brain health landscape. Interviewees discuss current challenges, emerging innovations, policy needs, and what Europe must do to lead globally in brain ecosystem. Thoughtful, candid, and forward-looking, these conversations highlight the momentum behind a fast-growing movement for better brain health.

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23:23

Inside the Parliament: Breaking Down Brain Health Silos

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2025/11/17

We're excited to share a special edition of our BrainTalk podcast – this time as a vidcast from within the European Parliament! Moderated by Frédéric Destrebecq, EBC Executive Director, MEP Tomáš Zdechovský (EPP, Czech Republic) and Suzanne Dickson, President of the European Brain Council, sit together to discuss the future of brain health research, innovation, and the urgent need for systemic change.Key themes discussed: Breaking down silos – The urgent need to connect fragmented brain research

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42:55

Beyond Traditional Metrics: Rethinking Disease Burden...

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2025/10/30

Listen to the newest Brain Talks episode on rethinking the way we look at disease burden, featuring perspectives from patients, researchers, and policy experts on what it truly means to live with generalised Myasthenia Gravis (gMG).This episode tackles a critical question: Are we truly capturing what rare brain diseases cost patients, families and society?In this episode, host Sam Pauly explores:🔹 The patient reality: Christina Ramirez shares her lived experience of gMG and its profound daily

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30:14

Unlocking Rett Syndrome: Awareness Is the First Step

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2025/10/15

October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, and we are proud to share a special episode of Brain Talks dedicated to raising visibility of this rare neurodevelopmental disorder. In this episode, Tom Pulles from Acadia Pharmaceuticals discusses research and advocacy, Professor Maria Mazurkiewicz-Bełdzińska explains the challenges of diagnosis and new treatment advances, and Pedro Rocha, Treasurer of Rett Syndrome Europe, shares a powerful perspective from the patient community. Together, their voices

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19:22

The Adaptive Brain in a Fast-Evolving World - A...

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2025/09/03

Welcome to the first episode of Season 5 of Brain Talks! We’re kicking off this new season just a month before the 5th edition of the Brain Innovation Days with a special episode with Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director of the European Brain Council (EBC). Get a sneak peek into the programme, the central theme, and exciting new features awaiting you at the 5th edition of the Brain Innovation Days. Tune in for exclusive insights and highlights on what to expect from Europe’s premier brain health

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21:44

HEREDITARY Project: Trustworthy AI in Advancing Brain...

Brain Talks ·

2025/06/27

This episode focuses on the core themes of the HEREDITARY project: cutting-edge AI and advanced analytics, multimodal health data, and the vital issues of data privacy and security. It explores how AI and machine learning are reshaping scientific research—unlocking new possibilities while raising important questions around privacy and citizen engagement. Using HEREDITARY’s bold vision and methodology as a foundation, it highlights how AI can become a powerful driver of EU leadership in science and

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38:36

Positioning Brain Health at the Heart of Europe’s...

Brain Talks ·

2025/05/21

In this episode, we look into the pressing challenges and exciting opportunities facing basic research and innovation in the European Union—at a time when scientific progress in neuroscience is more critical than ever. We’ll explore the urgent need to strengthen support for researchers, the pivotal role of the upcoming EU Framework Programme for Research & Innovation (FP10), and the future of the European Research Area (ERA).Join us as we unpack the vital link between fundamental neuroscience

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27:11

Rethinking Schizophrenia: Optimising Schizophrenia...

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2025/04/30

In this episode, we are joined by Member of the European Parliament Tomas Zdechovský, Matthieu de Vilmorin, Past President of Schizo Oui, and Professor Merete Nordentoft, a leading expert in psychiatry at the University of Copenhagen. Together, they shed light on the pressing challenges and opportunities in the care and treatment of schizophrenia across Europe. Schizophrenia remains one of the most complex mental health conditions to manage, with profound and lasting impacts on young people and

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29:26

Jury prize winner of Brain Innovation Days 2024:...

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2025/04/08

In the latest episode of the Brain Talks podcast, Sam Pauly is joined by a panel to discuss the importance of the pitch competition at the Brain Innovation Days and to present the Jury Prize-winning startup, BrainTale. Julie Rachline, the CEO of BrainTale and winner of the Jury Prize at the Pitch Competition, highlights the company’s groundbreaking work in the field of neurological health. Along with Pascal Joncour, a member of the jury and partner at Convergence Partners, and Frédéric Destrebecq,

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33:41

Breaking Barriers in Migraine Care: Clinical and...

Brain Talks ·

2024/11/24

In the latest episode of the Brain Talks podcast, Sam Pauly is joined by three expert guests: Karen Carr from AbbVie, Dr. Reto Agosti of the Zurich Headache Center, and Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director of the European Brain Council to discuss the challenges and opportunities in migraine care, exploring both clinical and policy perspectives.Together, they shed light on the barriers to effective diagnosis and treatment, the societal and economic impacts of migraines, and innovative solutions

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32:54

Opportunities and Challenges of HTA Regulation and...

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2024/11/04

As the EU Health Technology Assessment (HTA) landscape transforms with the upcoming Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA), what does this mean for timely access to innovative therapies and reducing duplication of efforts across Member States? In this episode, Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director of the European Brain Council, sat down with Dr. Dimitrios Georgiopoulos, Senior Vice President and Global Franchise Head for Neurology & Immunology at Merck Healthcare, to discuss the opportunities and

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35:25

Unlocking AI's Potential in Brain Health

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2024/10/28

Neurodegenerative disorders have a huge societal burden and heavily impact the lives of those affected. Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is a booming field: the development of computer programs and systems able to emulate tasks normally requiring human intelligence such as recognizing patterns, taking decisions, evaluating and predicting is set to revolutionize the prevention and care of people with neurodegenerative disorders.In this Brain Talks episode, Sam Pauly is joined by Dr

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21:21

Navigating the Brain Across a Lifetime - Unveiling...

Brain Talks ·

2024/10/17

Welcome to Season 4 of Brain Talks!In this first episode, join our host Sam Pauly with special guests: Lisa Burke, Master of Ceremony for the 4th edition of the Brain Innovation Days, and Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director of the European Brain Council.Discover exclusive insights on the event’s brand new theme, “Navigating the Brain Across a Lifetime,” learn more about the programme, but also its key sessions, new interactive experiences, and much more!

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37:31

The Integration of Mental and Somatic Health

Brain Talks ·

2024/06/20

The increasing number of people living with two or more chronic disorders (multimorbidities) poses an urgent need to better understand underlying mechanisms for better prevention and care throughout the life course. Somatic disorders e.g., type 2 diabetes and brain disorders e.g., Alzheimer’s disorder often co-occur. If a single molecule was the key to some of the greatest health challenges of our time, what would tomorrow look like?The EU-funded PRIME project aims to unravel the insulin-dependent

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38:44

Unlocking Europe's Brain Potential: Prioritizing...

Brain Talks ·

2024/03/14

The Covid-19 pandemic shed a crude light on how instrumental research and innovation are in the European Union. This crisis revealed significant disparities and fractures between Member States. More importantly, patients living with neurological or mental disorders were heavily impacted by the pandemic, and faced tremendous challenges to maintain their access to care and to meet their medical needs.In this episode, Frederic Destrebecq, Executive Director of the European Brain Council, Christian

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45:19

How the Environment Influences Brain Health

Brain Talks ·

2024/02/15

This Brain Talks episode on Urban Environment and Brain Health features two projects on brain health, funded by the European Union under the same main programme (H2020-EU.3.1. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Health, demographic change and well-being): BRAINTEASER and eMOTIONAL Cities.Evidence shows that environmental factors may influence both the aetiology and the progression of a number of brain conditions. Through cost-effective sensors and apps, a comprehensive analysis of clinical, lifestyle and

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45:37

Migraine - Bridging the Gap in European Health Policy

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2023/12/01

Despite the burden, migraine is not consistently recognized in health policy. However, countries are making progress and establishing a way forward for patients.In the latest Brain Talks episode, Sam Pauly sat down with Dawn Carlson, AbbVie's Vice-President of Neuroscience Clinical Development, and Alessandra Sorrentino, migraine patient and representative of Alleanza Cefalalgici, to discuss promising developments in migraine care, management, and policy prioritization.This episode was recorded in

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35:06

Prioritizing Meaningful Patient Engagement in Mental...

Brain Talks ·

2023/11/21

In this third episode of Brain Talks | Season 3, Alice Medialia (Columbia University), Péter Kéri (GAMIAN-Europe), and John Saunders (EUFAMI) sat down with Sam Pauly to share some thoughts and advices on how to ensure the meaningful engagement of patients with lived experiences of mental health conditions.In partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, this episode was recorded live from the third edition of the Brain Innovation Days

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40:14

Patient-Centered Innovation: Merck’s Approach to...

Brain Talks ·

2023/10/04

Join us for the second episode of this new season of Brain Talks, where Dimitrios Georgiopoulos, Global Business Franchise Head for Neurology and Immunology at Merck Healthcare, delves into the world of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) care.Discover Merck's patient-centered approach and explore the challenges and opportunities for young people living with MS in the EU. With 2.9 million people affected, this is a conversation that impacts us all.

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