American Brain Coalition
Welcome to the American Brain Coalition Website.
The American Brain Coalition is a non-profit organization comprised of some of the United States’ leading professional neurological, psychological, and psychiatric associations and patient organizations. Together, we seek to advance the understanding of the functions of the brain, and to reduce the burden of brain disorders through public advocacy.
With an established presence in Washington, DC, the ABC will be a strong and powerful voice for the 50 million people with disabling brain disorders, bringing together organizations that represent concerned and interested patients, families, and professionals. This voice will be used to advocate for increased support of research that will lead to better treatment; services and support that will improve patients’ quality of life; as well as a national commitment towards finding cures for individuals with disabling neurological and psychiatric disorders.
On behalf of the 50 million patients who live with neurological and psychiatric disorders, we invite organizations that share our concerns and goals to join us in our advocacy efforts.
2010 ABC Membership Calendar of Events
Letter of Support for the ABC from NINDS & NIMH In response to a letter the ABC wrote to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Drs. Story Landis and Thomas Insel wrote Dr. Coyle a very positive letter indicating their support of the efforts of the ABC.
Join the National Headache Foundation for Headache Health Talks ~ a FREE webinar series.
Get the latest information about headache causes and treatments from the nation’s leading headache specialists and participate in a question and answer session to learn how to better manage your headaches.
THE BRAIN MATTERS
Being diagnosed with a neurologic disorder can be overwhelming. So can sifting through countless resources for the right answers to your important questions. Visit TheBrainMatters.org to help you and your family understand your condition and why the brain matters.
World Parkinson Congress 2010
The World Parkinson Coalition is in the process of designing the program and plans for the 2nd World Parkinson Congress to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from September 28 - October 1, 2010. The WPC 2010 is following on the success of the first WPC in 2006 that attracted nearly 3,200 delegates from 56 countries and will be an international, interdisciplinary forum showcasing the latest developments in the world of Parkinson‘s disease (PD). Visit the WPC 2010 Announcement for more information.
Neuroscience Funding Opportunities for Young Scientists
The ABC feels it is important for young scientists to know about the various funding opportunities available to them, particularly from alternate funding resources.
Below, we have compiled some listings from the National Institutes of Health, from patient advocacy groups, and from professional organizations, whose websites provide this information.
American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP): http://www.acnp.org/annualmeeting/travelawards.aspx
NIDA: http://www.nida.nih.gov/funding/
http://www.nida.nih.gov/funding/rfa.html
http://www.nida.nih.gov/funding/resfundslist.html
NINDS: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/funding/funding_announcements/funding_opps.htm
American Headache Society: https://www.americanheadachesociety.org/about/Awards.asp
International Essential Tremor Foundation: http://www.essentialtremor.org/research/index.php
National Ataxia Foundation: http://www.ataxia.org/research/ataxia-research-grants.aspx
National Headache Foundation: http://www.headaches.org/For_Professionals/Research_Grants_%26_Fellowships
Society for Neuroscience: http://www.sfn.org/index.cfmpagename=FellowshipAndAwards§ion=professionalDevelopment
