The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropy with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education. Charles A. Dana, a New York State legislator, industrialist and philanthropist, was president of the Dana Foundation from 1950 to 1966 and actively shaped its programs and principles until his death in 1975.
Dana Foundation has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
Sharing Knowledge
Dana.org serves as a gateway to brain information you can rely on. Visit the BrainWeb section to find general information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders. Brainy Kids Online offers children, teens, parents and teachers links to games, labs, excellent education resources and lesson plans. Brain Resources for Seniors provides older adults and their caretakers with links to sites related to brain health, education and general information. Our Arts Education pages support the training of in-school arts specialists.
Dana also sponsors many public events, including lectures and forums featuring experts on timely topics in science, the arts and in education. Many of the events are available as podcasts, along with interviews, radio programs and other media resources.
Dana Press
Dana Press publishes books and news on health and popular science for the general reader and comments on recent books and news on its blog. It also publishes Cerebrum, an online journal of opinion with articles and book reviews exploring the impact of brain research on daily life and society. Other publications, distributed free, are for general readers, BrainWork, a bi-monthly newsletter, three periodicals reprinting news articles about the brain, immunology, and arts education, and several special publications for students and educators in those fields, as well as the Dana Foundation annual report and other materials from the foundation and the Dana Alliance.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives (DABI) is a nonprofit organization of 260 eminent neuroscientists, including ten Nobel laureates. The Dana Alliance is committed to advancing public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research and to disseminating information on the brain in an understandable and accessible fashion.
As part of its public outreach efforts, DABI organizes and coordinates the international Brain Awareness Week campaign, which it created in 1996 to increase public understanding of the brain and brain research; presents the award-winning Gray Matters radio series on Public Radio International; partners with organizations on a cognitive fitness initiative that includes “Staying Sharp,” a series of public forums and educational materials for older Americans with NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community, and “Cognitive Fitness at Work” with The Conference Board; organizes public lectures; and produces and distributes booklets about brain research in non-technical language.
The European Alliance for the Brain
The European Dana Alliance for the Brain (EDAB) is a nonprofit organization of more than 185 eminent brain scientists, including five Nobel laureates from 27 countries. Launched in 1997, and modeled on the U.S.-based Dana Alliance, EDAB is committed to enhancing the public’s understanding of brain research. EDAB presents outreach programs similar to those in the U.S. In 2005, EDAB’s Web site, www.edab.net, was launched in five languages. EDAB has offices at the Dana Centre in London, UK; and in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Provides information to journalists
The Foundation provides reliable information and resources -- as well as access to experts -- to journalists, science writers and producers. In News Releases, you will find the latest announcements and stories about the work of scientists in the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, as well as information on other Dana Foundation and Dana Press events and programs. The Neuroscience Resource Service provides background and referrals to top experts in the field. If you are seeking assistance with story ideas, looking for a brain expert, or need information about a specific brain-related topic, please contact pressinfo@dana.org.
Through these channels, you can get information on anything you've ever wanted to know about the brain, including: addiction, Alzheimer's disease, child development, the genetics of diseases, the latest in imaging techniques, questions in neuroethics, spinal cord injury, stroke and more.
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