Every year in March, neuroscientists, neuroexperts, and all those interested in the human brain join in activities marking the Brain Awareness Week, the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.
Organised by the Dana Foundation, Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an opportunity to let people know about the progress that is being done in brain research as well as progress in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the brain, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, schizophrenia and depression.
The BAW’s 2026 edition takes place on 16-22 March, and the University of Rijeka is happy to invite all members of the academic and wider community to join the Rijeka edition of the Brain Awareness Week, with an intriguing title NeuroGrowth (Croatian: NeuroRast). The programme is available here.
Whether you are a researcher, healthcare professional, patient advocate, policymaker, or someone simply interested in the future of brain health, the week-long activities offer a valuable opportunity to learn about what’s ahead for European brain health research and connect with the wider brain health community.