Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative

Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative
Name	Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative
Formation	2013
Founder	Barack Obama, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Location	United States

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Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is a research initiative launched by Barack Obama in 2013, with the goal of revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain and developing new treatments for neurological disorders and mental health conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and depression, in collaboration with National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The initiative brings together experts from Harvard University, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and California Institute of Technology to develop and apply innovative neurotechnologies, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging and electrocorticography, to understand the neural circuits and neural networks of the brain. The initiative has also partnered with Google, Microsoft, and Facebook to develop new artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to analyze neuroimaging data and develop personalized medicine approaches.

Introduction

The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is a large-scale research effort that aims to develop and apply innovative neurotechnologies to understand the human brain and develop new treatments for neurological disorders and mental health conditions, in collaboration with World Health Organization, National Institute of Mental Health, and American Psychological Association. The initiative is led by National Institutes of Health and involves a consortium of researchers from University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, and New York University. The initiative has also partnered with IBM, Intel, and Cisco Systems to develop new computing technologies and data analytics tools to analyze neuroimaging data and develop predictive models of brain function.

The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative was launched in 2013 by Barack Obama with a budget of $100 million, in collaboration with National Science Foundation, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The initiative was inspired by the success of the Human Genome Project and the Decade of the Brain, and aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the human brain and develop new treatments for neurological disorders and mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, in collaboration with American Psychiatric Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness. The initiative has also partnered with European Union, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Australian Research Council to develop new international collaborations and global research networks.

The primary objectives of the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative are to develop and apply innovative neurotechnologies to understand the human brain and develop new treatments for neurological disorders and mental health conditions, in collaboration with Food and Drug Administration, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and National Institute on Aging. The initiative aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the neural circuits and neural networks of the brain, and to develop new therapies and interventions to treat neurological disorders and mental health conditions, such as stroke and traumatic brain injury, in collaboration with American Heart Association and Brain Injury Association of America. The initiative has also partnered with University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and University of Edinburgh to develop new international research collaborations and global research networks.

The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative focuses on several key research areas, including the development of innovative neurotechnologies, such as optogenetics and chemogenetics, to understand the neural circuits and neural networks of the brain, in collaboration with Allen Institute for Brain Science, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Salk Institute for Biological Studies. The initiative also focuses on the development of new computing technologies and data analytics tools to analyze neuroimaging data and develop predictive models of brain function, in collaboration with Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. The initiative has also partnered with University of California, San Francisco, University of Pennsylvania, and Duke University to develop new research collaborations and global research networks.

The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is funded by a consortium of government agencies, private foundations, and industry partners, including National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The initiative has also partnered with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and Simons Foundation to develop new research collaborations and global research networks. The initiative has also partnered with IBM, Intel, and Cisco Systems to develop new computing technologies and data analytics tools to analyze neuroimaging data and develop predictive models of brain function.

The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative has already had a significant impact on our understanding of the human brain and the development of new treatments for neurological disorders and mental health conditions, in collaboration with World Health Organization, National Institute of Mental Health, and American Psychological Association. The initiative has led to the development of new neurotechnologies, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging and electrocorticography, and has facilitated the development of new research collaborations and global research networks, including International Brain Research Organization and Federation of European Neuroscience Societies. The initiative has also partnered with European Commission, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Australian Research Council to develop new international collaborations and global research networks.