The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
Budget
€3,900,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
0.2 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
1. enhance the exchange of neurosurgical knowledge and experiences amongst its members; 2. promote the interests of the neurosurgical discipline, as well as the interests of neurosurgeons and of their patients both within and outwith the European geographical region; 3. facilitate the training of specialist neurosurgeons and surgeons-in-training; 4. bring together national and international neurosurgical associations. To that end the association undertakes the following activities, among others: 1. the organization of neurosurgical congresses, among which, in regular intervals, the European Congress of Neurosurgery; 2. the organization of programmes of clinical research and educational importance relating to neurosurgery and associated sciences; 3. to advise its members on training programmes in order to establish a uniform standard in Europe; 4. to act as advisory body on topical issues submitted to the Association by its members.
EU Legislative Interests
Brain & Health related issues via the membership of the European Brain Council. EANS is an official scientific member of EBC (https://www.braincouncil.eu/about-us/full-members/), and participates in projects aiming to influence EU Health Policy. Examples: - EU Health Policy - Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices - Knowledge Alliances (EANS is the key-partner of the AENEID - Academy for European Neurosurgical Excellence through Innovation and Diversity for the future implementation of the academy pilot as the new European training standard) - Brain Health in Europe - A policy roadmap (https://www.braincouncil.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EBC-Policy-Roadmap_-FINAL.pdf) - Green Paper - “From Challenges to Opportunities: Towards a Common Strategic Framework for EU Research and Innovation Funding” (https://www.braincouncil.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/EBC-contribution-to-the-Green-Paper.pdf) - EBRA European Research Inventory and Mapping Report (https://www.ebra.eu/mapping-report/) - Roamer - A roadmap for Mental Health Research in Europe (http://www.roamer-mh.org/) - PRIME Prevention and Remediation of Insulin Multi-morbidity in Europe - Bringing Artificial Intelligence home for better care of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis - Brain disorders and the global policy debate on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) - Research in European Neuroscience | EANS Congress 2025: Comprehensive Research Strategy for the EANS – Implementation, Performance Metrics, and Evaluation (https://www.braincouncil.eu/ebc-eans-congress-vienna-2025/) - Building Brain Health in Europe | EANS Congress 2024 (https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/building-brain-health-in-europe-eans-congress-2024/) - The need for advocacy for brain research and brain health in Europe | EANS Congress 2023 (https://www.braincouncil.eu/event/ebc-session-at-eans2023-the-need-for-advocacy-for-brain-research-and-brain-health-in-europe/)
Communication Activities
Via the European Brain Council, EANS contributes to and makes use of a range of communication tools and activities, including newsletters, flyers, roll-up banners, and high-level events. These events include the European Brain Summit and the Brain Innovation Days, which bring together leading figures in research policy and brain science in Brussels. The communication capabilities of the EANS are expanded even more through its membership and its long-lasting strategic partnerships with other Societies. As a proud member of the European Brain Council, a network of key players in the “Brain Area”, with a membership encompassing scientific societies, patient organisations, professional societies, and industry partners, the EANS includes important news pieces in the EBC monthly newsletter.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies - https://wfns.info/all-member-societies EBC - European Brain Council - https://www.braincouncil.eu/about-us/full-members/
Organisation Members
https://www.eans.org/page/societies
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.