OVERVIEW

The 9th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) is organized by the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) and will be held from Jul 01 - 04, 2023 at Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre, Budapest, Hungary.

Overarching Theme Budapest 2023: Neurology Beyond the Big Data
The amount of data available in neurology, neuroscience, neurobiology, and related disciplines is rising exponentially and our ability to analyze and utilize those data is becoming ever more sophisticated. This will be the topic of the overarching theme of the European Academy’s 2023 annual congress, ‘Neurology Beyond Big Data’, where concepts, recent advances, opportunities, and challenges will be discussed.

Data available range from routinely collected clinical data and population health data, through genomics and other omics to clinical diagnostics (i.e. MRI and neurophysiology). The linkage of diverse datasets and the use of novel methods of analysis, including the use of artificial intelligence, is giving us new insights into how the nervous system actually works and the biological basis of neurological diseases. It is also informing the development of new diagnostic technologies, new treatments, and how to and in whom to use current and new treatments (personalized treatment) as well as public health interventions.

These advances also pose a number of challenges, for example, public concern about the use of data and the proportionality of data protection legislation, which on the one hand protects individual’s privacy rights but might also impede advancements that might improve their health, whilst there are also other ethical concerns to consider, for example around genomics. There are also risks that the substantial health inequalities across Europe will be widened if access to new technologies and other advancements are available mainly to the wealthy, highlighting the need for intelligent and progressive policies. All this and more will be discussed at the EAN's 2023 congress in Budapest.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.