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Brain Awareness Week


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PUBLICATIONS FROM THE DANA FOUNDATION

The publications of the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and Dana Press offer readers accessible and reliable news and information about the brain and brain research. All are available online at www.dana.org, the Web site of The Dana Foundation.

Below is just a sampling of the free materials available online and by subscription at www.dana.org, as well as descriptions of the materials available for order in bulk quantities by registered BAW partners.

Visit the News and Publications section of The Dana Foundation’s Web site for more information about our publications, including additional periodicals and Dana Press books.

2008 Annual Progress Report on Brain Research

Describes and interprets the important advances in neuroscience of the previous year, contributing to better diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the numerous diseases that affect the brain. **Available for order in bulk quantities by registered BAW partners.

List of available languages:

French
German
Italian
Spanish

2009 Annual Progress Report on Brain Research

Brain Connections: Your Source Guide to Information on Brain Diseases and Disorders

Now in its eighth edition, Brain Connections lists more than 275 organizations in the United States likely to help those looking for information, referrals, and other guidance in connection with brain-related disorders. Listings provide mailing addresses, toll-free numbers, e-mail and Web site addresses, and identify the primary services each organization provides. Available as a PDF.

Brain in the News

Online, Brain in the News provides links, refreshed weekly, to the top news stories about the brain. The monthly print version comprises the best news and feature articles about brain research that have appeared in leading newspapers and magazines around the world.

BrainWork: The Neuroscience Newsletter

A bimonthly newsletter for general readers that appears both online and in print. BrainWork reports news from clinical and basic studies on the brain. BrainWork goes behind the news to talk with the scientists who are making the discoveries about brain health and to find out why these discoveries are important.

Cerebrum: The Dana Forum on Brain Science

An online, interdisciplinary magazine of ideas about how brain science is changing our lives. Articles and book features from the world’s leading scientists and scholars tell the story in a language you can understand, with the evidence, arguments, and context you need to reach your own conclusions. Cerebrum authors interpret, apply, and challenge brain research in voices that are original, authoritative, and provocative.

Immunology in the News

On the Web, Immunology in the News links to recent top articles on the subject. The quarterly print edition includes highlights and findings in vaccine research, disease treatment and prevention, and more. Compiled from a cross section of the nation’s newspapers and leading scientific journals, the publication’s goal is to spotlight coverage in a field rapidly rising in importance.

It’s Mindboggling!

Packed with information about the brain in a fun format of games, riddles, and puzzles, this booklet is perfect for middle and high school students. **Available for order in bulk quantities by registered BAW partners.

List of available languages:

Italian
Spanish
French
German

More Mindbogglers!

An addition to It’s Mindboggling!, this new publication is a closer look at learning and memory, the senses, drug addiction, and how the brain and nervous system work…still in a fun format. **Available for order in bulk quantities by registered BAW partners.

Q&A: Answering Your Questions About Brain Research

A pamphlet that provides the answers to commonly asked questions about the brain and its disorders. **Available for order in bulk quantities by registered BAW partners.

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Staying Sharp: Quality of Life

The good news is that many aspects of your future quality of life are in your own hands. Learn about the connection between brain health and optimal quality of life.

The Dana Sourcebook of Brain Science

A basic introduction to brain science, its history, our current understanding, new developments, and future directions. The Sourcebook includes classroom activities, a glossary, illustrations of key concepts, Web resources, an annotated bibliography, and an accompanying DVD. A PDF is available via the link above.

The Dana Sourcebook of Immunology

An introduction to a field rapidly rising in importance as researchers make discoveries that have profound implications for human health in the 21st century. Available in PDF format via the link above. To receive a print copy, please e-mail sourcebook@dana.org and attach your request on your organization’s official letterhead.

Your Brain at Work: Making the Science of Cognitive Fitness Work for You

We’ve all seen the news: we can affect how our brains work. Neuroscience tells us that we can increase our chances of maintaining our mental edge and functional independence throughout our lives. How? By working to keep our brains fit the way we work to keep our bodies healthy. Produced by the Dana Alliance in partnership with The Conference Board, this booklet is aimed at individuals in the workplace. **Available for order in bulk quantities by registered BAW partners.

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Brain Awareness Week Campaign Headquarters

The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives

745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900
New York, New York 10151
Tel: +1 212 401-1680
Fax: +1 212 593 7623
E-mail: bawinfo@dana.org

European Dana Alliance for the Brain

United Kingdom:

The Dana Centre
165 Queen’s Gate
London SW7 5HD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7019 4915
Fax: +44 (0)20 7019 4919
E-mail: enquiries@edab.net

Lausanne, Switzerland:

University Department of Psychiatry
Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience, Cery
CH-1008, Prilly
Switzerland
Tel: +41 21 643 6948
Fax: +41 21 643 6950
E-mail: contact.edab@hospvd.ch

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2008 Annual Progress Report on Brain Research

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2009 Annual Progress Report on Brain Research

Brain Connections: Your Source Guide to Information on Brain Diseases and Disorders

Brain in the News

BrainWork: The Neuroscience Newsletter

Cerebrum: The Dana Forum on Brain Science

Immunology in the News

It’s Mindboggling!

List of available languages:

More Mindbogglers!

Q&A: Answering Your Questions About Brain Research

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Staying Sharp Booklet Series

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Staying Sharp: Chronic Health Issues

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Staying Sharp: Depression

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Staying Sharp: Learning Throughout Life

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Staying Sharp: Memory Loss and Aging

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Staying Sharp: Quality of Life

The Dana Sourcebook of Brain Science

The Dana Sourcebook of Immunology

Your Brain at Work: Making the Science of Cognitive Fitness Work for You


	You will now be directed to the registration page. **Please note: You must register to become a user of the Dana Foundation Web site before you can register as a Brain Awareness Week partner. Please complete the “Register to Subscribe to Dana Publications & E-mails” section on the left-hand side of the registration page; you will then be taken to the BAW partner registration form. Please note that you are not required to subscribe to any Dana publications.