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Hellenic Society for Neurosciences

HSfN

The Hellenic Society for Neurosciences (HSfN) was founded on 1985 and has ~300 members of Greek neuroscientists and students working in Greece and abroad.

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Response to MFF: 9th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and Rules for Participation and Dissemination

21 Aug 2018

The Hellenic Society for Neurosciences is particularly concerned about the low budget allocated to the cluster “health” within Pillar II: “Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness” which is limited to 14,6% of the Pillar II budget. In view of this, it is paramount that the budget of €7.7 billion allocated to the “health” cluster is increased in absolute terms. Additionally, at least 25% of the Pillar II budget should be made available to fund the “health” cluster. Taking such measures would be crucial given that: 1) Like the in-depth interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, the BBC recognizes that the clinical studies did not met their objectives 2) Health is a key factor to sustainable development 3) Brain diseases are highly disabling and costly conditions that represent major threats to human health: • Close to 179 million people were affected by brain disorders in 2010 • It is estimated that treating brain disorders in Europe costs close to 800 billion euro per year • There are currently no disease modifying treatments to cure many mental or neurological conditions
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