The American Brain Coalition
TAN is a member of the American Brain Coalition (ABC), a coalition for bringing together neurological and psychiatric organizations that represent interested patients, families, and professionals to collectively advocate for increased support of research that will lead to better treatment, services, and support.
The organization is also pressing for a national commitment towards finding cures for individuals with disabling neurological and psychiatric disorders. "ABC hopes to achieve the same level of public awareness and support for diseases of the brain that have been realized by the American Heart Association for heart disease and the American Cancer Society for cancer. Only when the public understands how mental illness and diseases of the brain affect 50 million of their relatives, friends, and neighbors will ABC attract the level of support for research and care needed to prevent, control, and cure these diseases. Each ABC member has a responsibility to network with colleagues in their field so that ABC can achieve this level of awareness."
TAN complies with ABC's "request for responsibility" by attending ABC Meetings; in particular the July 29, 2010 Member of Congress in Washington, DC, and the May 23 through 25, 2011 One Mind for Research Forum in Boston, MA. In addition, TAN features ABC articles in the quarterly newsletter Spikes & Spasms, and shares weekly ABC updates with advocates.
Tremor Action Network was inducted as an ABC Member during the 57th American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Meeting.
The Bay Area Brain Bee
February 4, 2012
The first ever free to participate Bay Area Brain Bee will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at California State University East Bay. Complete details about the event will soon be available.
The question and answer contest is open to enrolled high school students - grades 9 through 12. The purpose of the competition is to motivate students to learn about the brain, and be inspired by the knowledge gained to pursue careers in neuroscience.
The spelling bee-like format consists of answering questions about the brain and nervous system. Elimination is based on 3 incorrect answers. The 1st place winner is the student that answers all the questions correctly.
- Registration
Thank you for your interest in registering for the Bay Area Brain Bee. Registration is now closed.
- Brain Bee Study Material
Questions and answers are from the Society for Neuroscience Brain Facts book, available in a free PDF File.
Brain Facts is also available in a free Audio File.
- Prizes
The first place winner will receive a cash prize to help with expenses related to traveling to Maryland to compete in the National Brain Bee. The second and third place finishers will receive gift cards.
Brain Bee is an official event of The International Brain Bee. © All rights reserved.
Brain Awareness Week
Tremor Action Network in partnership with the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) and Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives (DANA) since 2005 has accomplished much as a Brain Awareness Week (BAW) outreach partner.
BAW is a national and international campaign, recognized by over 2800
organizations in 82 countries. BAW offers an opportunity to focus attention on
tremor within the broader context of the brain and brain research.
TAN requests participation in Brain Awareness Week to increase local community awareness about movement disorders. BAW activities come in all "shapes and sizes." TAN has partnered with state and federal officials, medical centers, community colleges, health and science fairs, newspapers, radio and TV stations to spread movement disorders awareness.
Life in Motion
The
nationwide initiative was designed to raise awareness and improve the
quality of care for the estimated 40 to upwards of 72 million people that are living with some type of movement disorder.
Fifty patient advocacy organizations, foundations, and professional societies joined a
coalition in support of the Life in Motion campaign. Coalition members committed to raising awareness about movement disorders, emphasizing the importance of early and
accurate diagnosis, and illustrating available treatment options.
Life in Motion launched at the 57th AAN meeting. The
Campaign included media outreach, public service announcements, and community outreach highlighting
real stories of people living with movement disorders. Additionally, through the efforts of
Life in Motion, October was designated Movement Disorders Awareness Month.
Tremor Action Network was pleased to join a coalition in support of the Life in
Motion awareness campaign. If you are interested in contributing a story of a person living well with a movement disorder, we encourage you to
contact TAN.
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