Swiss Brain Council SBC

The Swiss Brain Council SBC aims to give all people involved in brain research and brain diseases a unique voice. It intends to be a platform for implementing active lobbying towards politicians and government officials, meaning that new brain research findings and the huge impact of brain diseases on society will be brought to the attention of journalists, politicians, and industry officials. Through this medium, the awareness about brain diseases should be enhanced, the neuroscience field and brain research in Switzerland be promoted, and the quality of life of patients suffering from brain diseases be improved.

The SFCNS’ mission puts to the fore promotion of brain research. To this end, the SFCNS is the platform that coordinates innovative research and public awareness initiatives on a national level. One significant initiative is the Swiss Brain Council (SBC), the national partner of the European Brain Council (EBC).These councils bring together organisations active in neurology and brain research, patient associations, and industry officials. Their mission is to promote brain research and to improve the quality of life of those affected by brain disease.

In memoriam: Prof. em. Dr. med. Antonios Valavanis (20.01.1952-30.05.2023)

The Swiss Society for Neuroradiology (SSNR) has the deep regret to announce the death of its founding member, honorary member and past president, Anton Valavanis. Besides initiating its foundation in 1988, he was President of our Society for two periods, from 1993 to 1999 and from 2001 to 2010. In 1994 he was nominated titular professor at the University of Zurich as well as head of the clinic of neuroradiology at Zurich University Hospital (USZ), this would be an important event and thereafter Neuroradiological Units and centers started to spread across Switzerland, both in the university hospitals and regional centers. Together with Peter Huber he was one of the founding fathers of Neuroradiology and the leader of one of its two historical branches. He was co-founder and former president of the SFCNS.

He has been a pioneer in making Neuroradiology a central part of the clinical Neurosciences. His legacy in Switzerland has been immense and he will be missed by all his direct and indirect scholars.

We extend our condolences to his friends and family.

The full obituary can be found on the SSNR website.

For the Swiss Society of Neuroradiology (SSNR)
Prof. Isabel Wanke - President of the SSNR
Prof. Karl Olof Lövblad - Past-President of the SSNR

For the Swiss Federation of Clinical Neuro-Societies (SFCNS)
Prof. Luca Remonda, SFCNS president

4th SFCNS Summer School 2023

The program of the 4th SFCNS Summer School focuses on the update with case presentations in Multidisciplinary Management, with four scientific sessions in the fields:

Stroke
Epilepsy
Movement Disorders
Neuroimmunology

The 4th SFCNS Summer School will conclude with the YouCliN award ceremony. Members of at least one of the SFCNS Societies profit from reduced registration fees. More informations can be found here.

Swiss Brain Council SBC

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