Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
1
Year:
2018
Type of Events Held:
- Conference/Forum
- Press Briefing
Target Audiences:
- Other
- Patients & Caregivers
- Professionals
- Other: Media
Approximate Number of People Reached:
119
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
The ‘Brain Heath’ conference made a brief overview of what is neuroscience, cognitive reserve with details about the importance of sleep and nutrition for the proper functioning of the brain. The concept of personalized medicine and what can be applied in neurological conditions was also discussed in more detail. Neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation were two other topics that were approached, with a focus on digital brain health applications and methods that are present in Romania and can provide support in the recovery process. The total number of participants was 119, with 10 speakers. All major neurological associations in Romania were present at the meeting, medical professionals, and medicine students, as well as carers and media or pharmaceutical representatives.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Calendar Listings (newspapers, radio, television)
- Emails
- Press Release/Media Advisory
- Website
- Social Media
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Resources
Of the Dana Foundation publications/resources distributed at your event(s), if any, please indicate the three most popular. Please choose up to three. If "other," please indicate below:
- Q&A: Answering Your Questions About The Brain
What downloadable materials from the Foundation did you use for your events?
- Q&A: Answering Your Questions About Brain Research Fact Sheets
- Brain Briefs Fact Sheets
What other downloadable materials would you like the Foundation to provide?
- New Fact Sheets
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- BAW Logos
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
46 articles about brain in the local press.
Did/do you like our Facebook page?
Yes
