More and more studies are showing that COVID-19 also has long-term effects on the brain.With Matilde Leonardi, Director of the Italian WHO-Collaborating Centre Research Branch "IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C. Besta", we take a look at the main points of the story that led researchers to identify the connections between the pandemic and its effects on the brain.The discussion elaborates on the talk Matilde Leonardi had during the Brain Innovation Days digital event held in April 2021. To find out more about the event and discover the next ones, please visit braininnovationdays.eu