European Brain and Behaviour Society (EBBS)

The European Brain and Behaviour Society (EBBS) promotes the interaction and exchange of information between scientists in Europe with a common interest in the brain mechanisms of behaviour.

The European Brain and Behavior Society was founded in 1968 and is the oldest scientific society in the world interested in the relationship of brain mechanisms and behavior. Founded by Larry Weiskrantz, Alan Cowey, Jacques Paillard, Jan Bures, Detlev Ploog, and others its purpose was to exchange information between European scientists interested in the relationship of brain mechanisms and behavior. With Larry Weiskrantz as the first President, and Elizabeth Warrington as the first Secretary, the society held its first meeting in 1969 in Marseille, organised by Jacques Paillard.

In 1998 the society was a founding member of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and continues to be an active member of the organisation as well as a member of the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO).