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The MindProject Community - consortium on Cognative Science Instruction CCSI - Consortium on Cognitive Science Instruction was formed to coordinate the efforts of individuals and institutions (public and private) committed to the dissemination of information about the cognitive and learning sciences. The primary objective of the Consortium is to create a well-organized community of teachers, researchers, and students which fosters the growth of cognitive science education, the sharing of resources, collaboration on student-centered research projects, and an increased level of communication and cooperation between all types of institutions committed to these goals.

Science Daily, News, Aritcles in Science, Health and Environment. Source for the latest research news

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…Funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities.

Science Daily - Souce of the latest research news - Science News - Better Prognosis for Children Born with Sevree Acute Asphyxia Science Daily (May 22, 2010)

PubMed.gov - U.S. National Library of Medicine - National Institues of Health. PubMed comprises approximately 20 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. PubMed citations and abstracts include the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and preclinical sciences. PubMed also provides access to additional relevant Web sites and links to the other NCBI molecular biology resources.PubMed is a free resource that is developed and maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's Brain Science Institute (BSi) brings together both basic and clinical neuroscientists from across the Johns Hopkins campuses. The BSi represents one of the largest and most diverse groups in the University. The goals of our research is to foster new programs in basic neuroscience discovery, initiate a translational research program that will develop new treatments for brain-based diseases and encourage collaboration, interdisciplinary teams, and new thinking that will have a global influence on research and treatment of the nervous system.

The Mellon College of Science is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines.

The Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) addresses the necessity of an integrated, comprehensive research support system that includes education, training and mentoring for clinical research investigators, coordinators and staff. Our mission is to support, advance, and promote clinical and translational research enterprises at WCMC

Private philanthropy with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education. Charles A. Dana, a New York State legislator, industrialist and philanthropist.

"Multi-disciplinary collaboration of scientists and scholars from universities across the United States and Canada designed to bring the science of early childhood and early brain development to bear on public policy decision-making. The mission of the Council is to synthesize and communicate science to help inform policies that promote successful learning, adaptive behavior, and sound physical and mental health for all young children

The Johns Hopkins Medicine Brain Science Institute's (BSi) mission is to solve fundamental questions about brain development and function and to use these insights to understand the mechanisms of brain disease

"The Chinese Medical Science Foundation is sponsoring a clinical study at St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan. This study will research the effectiveness of acupuncture on patients suffering from dysphagia. The study is on-going and we hope to present some results of this study later this year."

U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences - ies Natonal Center for Education Statistics - Publications and Products - Surveys & Programs - Data tools - FAST FACTS - School, College & Library Ssearch and more. The purpose of the National Center for Education Statistics' website is to provide clear, complete information about NCES' mission and activities, and to serve the research, education and other interested communities. NCES values your comments and suggestions for improving the usability of this site.

Title II - National Center for Special Education Research at idea.eg.gov - Mission.--The mission of the Special Education Research Center is-- (1) to sponsor research to expand knowledge and understanding of the needs of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities in order to improve the developmental, educational, and transitional results of such individuals; (2) to sponsor research to improve services provided under, and support the implementation of, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); and (3) to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in coordination with the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. (c) Applicability of Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.--Parts A and F, and the standards for peer review of applications and for the conduct and evaluation of research under sections 133(a) and 134, respectively, shall apply to the Secretary, the Director, and the Commissioner in carrying out this part.

The American Occupational Therapy Association offers you answers and resources to learn more about how occupational therapy can help you or your loved ones live life to its fullest. Browse this section for more about our science-driven and evidence-based profession. Specialized books and consumer guides are available in our online store.

CCSI consortium on Cognitive Science Instruction - Neurons, Synapses, action Potentials, and Neurotransmission - Function of neurons - The central nervous system CNS, Neuron basic information, function and description

The objectives of the ABEA are: To educate physicians regarding optimal evaluation and management of upper aerodigestive tract disorders. To present, at the annual meeting of the ABEA held in conjunction with the Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meeting (COSM), research findings of medical interest and importance to the ABEA's members. To advocate and support endoscopic training in residency and fellowship programs. To encourage and participate in basic and clinical research and continuing education programs all in concert with domestic, foreign and international colleagues and medical and surgical specialty organizations who share these objectives and concerns for the art and science of Broncho-Esophagology.

Multi-disciplinary academic unit of the University of Florida. Our work centers on issues of health and health care for children and youth. Faculty at the Institute for Child Health Policy maintain joint appointments in the College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Department of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research. Engaged in multiple research and evaluation studies as well as policy and program initiatives throughout the College of Medicine and the Health Sciences Center.

NADE's Purpose: To develop the art and science of disability evaluation. To enhance public awareness about disability evaluation. To further professional recognition for disability evaluation practitioners.

Ongoing study sponsored by the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston to evaluate the efficacy of fundoplication in premature infants with GERD and BPD.