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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world’s largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with 44,000+ members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science, and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians, and professionals alike. The AAN’s mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.
The American Academy of Neurology's 78th Annual Meeting will be held April 18-22, 2026, in Chicago and online!
Press registration for journalists wishing to attend is now open.
2026 Annual Meeting press releases
- Being an early bird, getting more physical activity linked to lower risk of ALS | February 25
- Study finds more parents saying ‘No’ to vitamin K, putting babies’ brains at risk | February 26
- GLP-1 drugs associated with reduced need for emergency care for migraine | March 1
- Newer groundwater associated with higher risk of Parkinson’s disease | March 2
- Air pollution from wildfires linked to higher rate of stroke | March 3
- Study: Football associated with nearly one in five brain injuries in youth sports | March 4
- Improving your biological age gap is associated with better brain health | March 5
Latest press releases
Air pollution associated with increased migraine activity
April 15, 2026
Healthier plant-based diet associated with lower risk of Alzheimer’s, other dementias
Lower risk found even among those who adopted the diet at an older age
April 8, 2026
Is vitamin D associated with lower levels of Alzheimer’s biomarkers?
April 1, 2026
Position statements
The AAN develops position statements on a variety of issues to help guide physician decision-making and inform policymakers.
Discover more about brain health at BrainandLife.org, from the American Academy of Neurology. This resource offers articles, podcast, and books that connect patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in brain health with the most trusted information, straight from the world’s leading experts in brain health.
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Connect with us! The AAN Media Relations team provides information and support to news outlets and journalists by:
- Sending weekly press releases on studies published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, and providing AAN Annual Meeting press kits on scientific abstracts and award winners. Request press releases.
- Offering access to AAN guidelines and position statements.
- Connecting with our physician media experts who can quickly provide comments on a wide range of neurological diseases and brain health. Request an expert.
Contact the AAN Media and Public Relations team at media@aan.com.