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The N orwegian B rain C ouncil (‘ H jernerådet’) – united efforts are necessary!
Author(s) -
Gjerstad L.,
Gilhus N. E.,
Stovner L. J.,
Hoff J. M.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
acta neurologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.967
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1600-0404
pISSN - 0001-6314
DOI - 10.1111/ane.12042
Subject(s) - norwegian , brain research , brain disease , public relations , political science , medicine , neuroscience , psychology , disease , pathology , philosophy , linguistics
There is a strong tradition of neuroscience in N orway, and N orwegian neurologists have been actively involved in developing partnerships between all those who recognize the importance of the brain and of brain diseases. It was therefore unsurprising that N orwegian neurologists took the initiative in establishing the N orwegian B rain C ouncil ( NBC ). NBC was founded in 2007 and now comprises 27 organizations and institutions. It includes all those who work with brain research and brain diseases in Norway, as well as all relevant user organizations. Industries and businesses that are related to brain disease may be partners, but do not have full membership. The main mission of NBC is to provide information about the brain and brain diseases for both lay people and public authorities, including politicians, and to promote better treatment for patients with brain diseases and more research in neuroscience. The council has firm ties to the E uropean B rain C ouncil ( EBC ). NBC plans to follow the initiative taken by EBC in organizing a ‘Month of the Brain’ in 2013 and a ‘Year of the Brain’ in 2014. These initiatives could provide an impetus for greater focus on brain diseases, which is essential in order to meet the considerable challenges that are posed by brain diseases in the years to come.