President Obama announces a new research initiative designed to revolutionize understanding of the human brain

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President Obama announces a new research initiative designed to revolutionize understanding of the human brain. Called the "BRAIN Initiative" (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies), Obama reminds listeners of the spectrum of brain and neurological disorders and suggests the research will provide treatments, cures and spin-off technologies. He says the initial cost of $100 million in the fiscal year 2014 budget, will be recouped by investing in American innovation to create jobs and strengthen our economy. Held in the East Room of the White House.

Date Issued:

2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States and United States

Subject Topic:

Brain, Research, and Federal aid to research

Language:

English

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No Copyright

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https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m58w3833m