As part of this year’s Brain Awareness Week, EBRAINS is participating in a range of events that highlight the latest developments in neuroscience and foster dialogue with the public.
Katrin Amunts, Joint CEO of EBRAINS, delivered a lecture at the Kortizes Institute in Nuremberg addressing a question that is increasingly discussed across neuroscience and artificial intelligence: “The Brain and AI – Soon Indistinguishable”?
Artificial intelligence is currently transforming brain research at a rapid pace. AI models are achieving capabilities that often appear human at first glance. But does that mean artificial neural networks are organised similarly to the biological brain? “The answer is complex – just like the brain itself”, says Amunts. “With the help of AI, we can now refine brain maps down to the level of individual cells, analyse their connections and molecular properties, and thus ask entirely new questions about structure and function.”
Such insights are incorporated into EBRAINS. “There, we are working, among other things, on concepts for personalised medicine. For example, using individual brain models of patients.”
‘Mind your Mind’ Webinar and other events
On 20 March, EBRAINS will host the “Mind Your Mind Webinar”, an interactive online discussion with experts exploring neurotechnologies, brain data protection, and why principles such as “privacy by design” should guide innovation in this rapidly evolving field.
More details and registration here.
As part of Brain Awareness Week, EBRAINS is also participating on the “Brain Health Day: Prevention, Policy, Progress” event organised by the European Brain Council (EBC) on March 18. The day features three events aimed at advancing both policy and practice to improve brain health outcomes.
On March 19, EBRAINS will contribute to an event by the European Partnership for Brain Health in the context of Brain Awareness Week. The event will focus on upcoming funding opportunities and how the Partnership is fostering dialogue between science and society to ensure research truly serves the needs of patients, caregivers and communities.
The Julich Brain Atlas and research results will be presented during Brain Awareness Week 2026 in Düsseldorf. The events on March 17 and 20 are organised by the Heinrich Heine Universität and include talks, tours, pub quiz, interactive activities and exhibitions.
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New ‘Mind Your Mind’ Guide to Protecting Brain Data Published for Brain Awareness Week 2026
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