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Without a healthy brain, there is no healthy person
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We support research of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases. We help mitigate their negative impacts on society and the economy. We’re connecting top neurological scientists.
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Invitation to the conference Innovative therapies – Two sides of the same coin
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Without a healthy brain, there is no healthy person. The NEUR-IN and CLA conference focused on current and future directions in the treatment of neurological diseases
On 15 May 2025, the National Institute for Neurological Research (NEURIN) in cooperation with the Czech Medical Academy (CMA) organised a professional conference entitled “Innovative Therapies – Two Sides of the Same Coin”. The event was held at the Prague Medical House and focused on current and future directions in the treatment of neurological diseases.
people worldwide experience a neurological disease in their lifetime
the cause of death is neurological diseases
the number of dementia cases doubles
neurological diseases cost the European health system annually
is potentially influential
lifestyle, diet, environment, etc.
Dramatic rise in neurological
and neurodegenerative diseases
There is a worldwide increase in the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases. According to NEUR-IN experts, brain disease affect one in three people. By 2035, the number of people with dementia is going to double. The health and economic impact on society will be enormous. Research into neurological diseases can help change these numbers.
NEUR-IN’s mission is to push the frontiers of knowledge in the field of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases. By bringing together top scientists from various disciplines to work together to find solutions that will reduce the impact of diseases on the lives of patients, their families and society as a whole. The aim is that scientific progress should lead not only to improved health but also to greater social and economic stability.
Source (graph): World Health Organization, 2025
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National Expert Group for Innovative Treatment of Neurological Diseases.
NESPI was established within the National Institute for Neurological Research (NEUR-IN). This group consists of leading Czech experts from various fields. From physicians and researchers to specialists in legislation, ethics and economics. Together they focus on modern approaches to the treatment of neurological diseases. Their work contributes not only to the availability and safety of innovative treatments in the Czech Republic, but also to their ethical and transparent implementation in practice.
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Deep brain stimulation as a way of dealing with severe tremor
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Hello, phone, do I have “Parkinson’s”? The app detects diseases from the call
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Brno triathlete raises over half a million for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research
Scientists from the National Institute for Neurological Research (NEUR-IN) took over the award on Monday 27. January 2025 a cheque in…
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The project is funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU under the National Recovery Plan
Project number: LX22NPO5107
Governing Body: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
Beneficiary: St. Anne’s University Hospital in Brno
