Fondazione Prada hosts 'Preserving the Brain' event in Milan, Sept 2024
- The event will take place from October 16, 2024, to April 7, 2025, featuring a scientific conference and public meetings.
- It aims to raise awareness about neurodegenerative diseases and the importance of prevention through modifiable risk factors.
- The initiative seeks to engage the community and promote a collaborative approach to brain health.
Fondazione Prada is set to host the latest edition of 'Preserving the Brain,' focusing on neurodegenerative disease prevention, from October 16, 2024, to April 7, 2025, in Milan. This initiative is part of the 'Human Brains' project, which has been dedicated to neurosciences since 2018. The event will feature a scientific conference and a series of public meetings, organized in collaboration with fifteen neuroscience institutes and five Italian patient organizations. The program aims to foster dialogue between the scientific community and the public, emphasizing the importance of prevention and cultural engagement in addressing neurodegenerative diseases. Miuccia Prada, the President of Fondazione Prada, highlights the necessity of raising awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles to combat these diseases, which are influenced by modifiable risk factors. The event will also showcase advancements in genetic and biological markers that can identify individuals at risk for specific neurodegenerative diseases. This knowledge is crucial for implementing secondary prevention strategies and therapies. The participation of leading research centers, academics, and patient associations underscores the collaborative effort to enhance brain health and address the challenges posed by these conditions. Ultimately, 'Preserving the Brain: A Call to Action' aims to engage the entire community in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases, encouraging individuals to take an active role in prevention and awareness. The initiative reflects a growing recognition of the need for comprehensive approaches to brain health, integrating scientific research with public education and involvement.