NeurosciencesFoundations devoted to neurosciences, either in general or to some speciality.
American Psychiatric Foundation04-02-2008 - http://www.psychfoundation.org Their mission is to advance public understanding of mental illnesses. They promote awareness of mental illnesses and the effectiveness of treatment, the importance of early intervention, access to care and the need for high quality services and treatment through a combination of grants, programs, research funding and awards. Rheir work reaches businesses, schools and community organizations that are committed to educating the public about mental illnesses.
Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation26-12-2007 - http://gnif.org/ The Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation serves as a vital niche in the general public, healthcare industry, and research communities. Where in the US, the federal National Institutes of Health (NIH) act as the country's primarily biomedical and behavioral research bodies and financiers, GNIF strives to fill innovative health promotion, awareness, and scientific roles on neurological and mental illnesses. Since its inception in 2003 and the unyielding commitment of a strong Board of Directors, GNIF reaches the global spectrum of afflicted individuals with various governmental, business, and nonprofit partnerships, educational projects, research studies, and health advocacy campaigns.
The Law and Neuroscience Project16-12-2007 - http://www.lawandneuroscienceproject.org/ Neuroscience is a field of biological research that is growing rapidly. Recent discoveries about the human brain are already beginning to influence our legal system, and these applications are bound to increase in coming decades.
To address the diverse and complex issues that neuroscience raises for our legal system, we propose an initiative—The MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. This Initiative Project will consist initially of three Research Networks and an Education and Outreach Program, all coordinated by a Central Office and overseen by a Governing Board, chaired by Sandra Day O'Connor.
The original Research Networks will focus initially on three major topics in criminal responsibility: Diminished Brains, Addiction, and Decision-making.
These Research Networks will conduct and foster legal and neuroscientific research on their topics. When appropriate, they will recommend legal reforms and ethical guidelines.
The mission of the Initiative Education and Outreach Program is to also inform the public through the media, and to provide training in relevant neuroscience for legal officials.
