The 2010 Progress Report on Brain Research

With essay by Joseph T. Coyle, M.D.

Each year, the Progress Report describes the top findings in brain research during the previous year. The 2010 report features in-depth articles on the genetics of psychiatric disorders, deep brain stimulation, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, memory, and neuroprotection, as well as a roundup chapter on other areas of advancement. (Web only)

Neuroeducation: Learning, Arts, and the Brain

This free publication focuses on the convergence of neuroscientific research and teaching and learning, with an emphasis on the arts. It is the culmination of a summit sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University School of Education’s Neuro-Education Initiative, and includes an executive summary, edited transcripts of panel presentations, and a synthesis of roundtable discussions.

2009 Advances in Brain Research

Barbara Rich, Ed.D., Editor; Brenda Patoine, Interviewer/Writer

Advances in Brain Research is an annual News Office Web publication for science and health journalists, which highlights cutting-edge brain research through discussions with leading neuroscientists. (Web only)

Brain Connections

Eighth edition

An online guide that lists more than 240 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. (Web only)

The 2009 Progress Report on Brain Research

Each year, the Progress Report describes the top findings in brain research during the previous year affecting areas such as disorders of development, aging, and movement, as well as mental and thought disorders.

2008 Advances in Brain Research

Barbara Rich, Ed.D., Editor; Brenda Patoine, Interviewer/Writer

Advances in Brain Research is an annual News Office Web publication for science and health journalists, which highlights cutting-edge brain research through discussions with leading neuroscientists.

The Dana Foundation Annual Report 2007

The Foundation's Annual Report provides a comprehensive look at the work of the Dana Foundation. This year's report includes an essay on the results of our three-year Arts and Cognition consortium research by lead researcher Michael S. Gazzaniga, as well as excerpted remarks by Cornell University President David Skorton during our Transforming Arts Teaching symposium, held in New York in 2007.

The 2008 Progress Report on Brain Research

Each year, the Progress Report describes the top findings in brain research during the previous year affecting areas such as disorders of development, aging, and movement, as well as mental and thought disorders. This year the report includes an essay on deep brain stimulation by prominent neuroscientists Mahlon R. DeLong and Thomas Wichmann and on arts and cognition by Michael S. Gazzaniga. The Progress Report is the signature publication of the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives.

Transforming Arts Teaching: The Role of Higher Education

Edited By Barbara Rich, Ed.D., Jane L. Polin

Transforming Arts Teaching: The Role of Higher Education examines innovations in arts-teacher training. Best practices at 24 higher-education institutions are featured, along with proceedings from Dana’s national symposium, an event that examined ways in which colleges, universities, and conservatories can enhance arts learning.