Paris Brain Institute Executive Director, Pr. Stéphanie Debette and President Serge Weinberg extend their warmest wishes to everyone who supports the Paris Brain Institute in advancing research into brain diseases. Through their commitment, they help accelerate scientific progress and turn discoveries into tangible benefits for patients.
In their New Year’s message video, Pr. Stéphanie Debette and President Serge Weinberg reflect on the key milestones of 2025 and share their vision for the year ahead.
2025: A milestone year marking 15 years of Paris Brain Institute
The year 2025 marked a major milestone for Paris Brain Institute, celebrating fifteen years since its founding. Fifteen years dedicated to scientific innovation and research excellence to advance our understanding of the brain and the diseases that affect it.
This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on how far the Institute has come. Its development has been made possible by the commitment of its founding members, the excellence and dedication of its research teams, and the support of its donors and partners. Together, they have built a research model that is now widely recognised for its ability to deliver major scientific advances for the benefit of patients.
Making 2026 a decisive year for brain health
The year 2026 opens with a major international event: the World Brain Health Forum, organised by Paris Brain Institute as part of its 15th anniversary. Over two days, leading scientists, policymakers, institutional leaders and private-sector stakeholders will come together to address the scientific, societal and policy challenges surrounding brain health.
The main conference will be held at UNESCO and will feature high-level speakers, including Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization—highlighting the global scope and ambition of this initiative.
This landmark event reflects a shared conviction: brain health is one of the defining challenges of the 21st century. With one in three people worldwide affected or likely to be affected by a neurological or psychiatric condition during their lifetime, strengthening global cooperation and translating knowledge into concrete action has never been more urgent.
