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From the Allen Institute for Brain Science website: The Allen Institute for Brain Science is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit medical research organization dedicated to accelerating the understanding of how the human brain works in health and disease. Using a team science approach, the Allen Institute generates useful public resources used by researchers and organizations around the globe, drives technological and analytical advances, and discovers fundamental brain properties through integration of experiments, modeling and theory. Our work and efforts are intended to fuel discovery for the broader scientific community worldwide.

The ALS Association was established in 1985 and serves to lead the fight against ALS through research, providing assistance to people with ALS, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers and fostering government partnerships. Information is conveniently divided into categories (such as People with ALS and Caregivers, Healthcare Professionals, Researchers, and Media) to help users find information. Users can also find a glossary of terms, news articles, and webinars and videos available through the website.

The mission of the ALS Society of Canada is to fund research towards a cure for ALS and support provincial ALS Societies to provide quality care for those affected by ALS. The online library contains helpful information such as factsheets, newsletters, manuals, and a discussion forum for users. Researchers can find information on clinical trials, research updates, and newsletters.

Alzheimer Europe is an umbrella organization consisting of 34 Alzheimer associations from 30 countries across Europe. News, future and past conferences, and publications are available on the website. Users can also find information on dementia for patients and families, as well as current research projects.

The Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center was established in 1995 and serves to support scientists who conduct research and find treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other aging-related diseases. One of the main goals of the Center is to ensure that research results are shared with the public throughout the world and to help foster international scientific collaborations between researchers. A web link to current research activities at the Center are listed.

Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) is a global umbrella organization of Alzheimer associations. The organization aims to help establish and strengthen Alzheimer associations throughout the world, and to raise global awareness about Alzheimer's disease and all other causes of dementia. The ADI hosts an annual international conference and also runs the Alzheimer University, which is a series of workshops aimed at helping staff and volunteers of Alzheimer associations build and strengthen their organization.

The Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse (Division 28) of the American Psychological Association studies the effects of drugs on behavior, and combines methods from both psychology and pharmacology. Information to join the membership is available on the website.

The Animal Tissue Bank of Catalunya provides animal tissue samples focused on histological and molecular study of neurological diseases. A directory of available samples is provided on the website. Tissue samples include information such as species, race, age, animal sex, post-morten time, tissue/organ type, area or region, processing and conservation manner, and histopathological diagnosis. Tissue request information is provided on the website.

Funded by NIH/NCRR, the Biomedical Informatics Research Network (BIRN) "is a national initiative to advance biomedical research through data sharing and online collaboration" by providing "data-sharing infrastructure, software tools, strategies and advisory services." BIRN allows multi-site and/or multi-institutional teams of researchers to share large quantities of data across geographic distance and/or incompatible computing systems. Current BIRN users include the Nonhuman Primate Research Consortium, Brain Morphometry BIRN, Cardiovascular Research Grid, Function BIRN, and Mouse BIRN. The website includes information about tools made available through BIRN, best practices, and links to various datasets. BIRN presentations and a bibliography of BIRN publications are also offered on the website. Users must be granted permission (and receive a login/password) to access most datasets and the Wiki.

BrainNet Europe (BNE) is a consortium of 19 brain banks in Europe. The purpose of BNE is to foster and promote brain banking and research. Information to request tissue samples are provided on the website. Users can also find information for upcoming meetings and conferences, and training sessions available at BNE centers.

The British Neuroscience Association (BNA),formerly The Brain Research Association, aims to promote the study of the nervous system; serve to disseminate information for those interested in the neuroscience through lectures, meetings, discussions, and reports; increase the public awareness of neuroscience research; and represent the interests of neuroscience researchers. Users can find information on news and events, education and training, and a job openings list. Publications from the BNA are available electronically as pdf documents.

The mission statement of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is to "dedicate to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information, and advocacy." The Foundation contains an abundance of information ranging from research news, grant information, discussion boards, and community support resources. Scientists can find information on research areas studied at the Foundation, clinical trials, and research progress.

The CTN Dissemination Library is a digital repository of resources which provides a single point of access to research findings and other materials which may be useful for health care providers, researchers, and policy-makers. The CTN Dissemination Library offers several ways to search through its resource collection. Heading topics (such as journal articles, presentations, manuals/reports, and videos) are available for easy-to-navigate browsing, as well as a key word search. A conference calendar lists future alcohol or other drug related conferences.

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is a professional organization of scientists in the United States, whose research is directed toward a better understanding of drug abuse and addiction. The organization serves as an interface between governmental, industrial, and academic communities maintaining liaisons with regulatory and research agencies, and includes educational, treatment, and prevention facilities in the field of drug abuse. Users can find information on annual scientific meetings, conferences, consultation activities on the website.

From The Dana Foundation website: The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic organization that supports brain research through grants and educates the public about the successes and potential of brain research. Dana produces free publications; coordinates the International Brain Awareness Week campaign; supports the Dana Alliances, a network of neuroscientists; and maintains a Web site, www.dana.org.

The Division of Neurology at Duke University studies treatments and performs research on neurological disorders. Specialty programs at the Division of Neurology include: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), demyelinating disease, clinical neurophysiology, general neurology, memory disorders, movement disorders, neuromuscular service and peripheral neurophysiology, neuro-oncology, neuroscience critical care, pain and headache, pediatric neurology, and the Stroke Center. Educational opportunities for students, residents, and fellows are available on the website.

The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) "represents a large number of national European neuroscience societies and several monodisciplinary societies." Since 1998, the goals of FENS is to advance research and education in neuroscience and represent neuroscience research in the European Commission, IBRO, and other granting bodies. Incidentally, FENS is European partner of the American Society for Neuroscience.

The Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroanatomy at The George Washington University studies brain evolution in primates and other animals, especially phylogenetic diversity in neural structure, behavioral correlates, and genetic basis. Users can find a bibliography, educational opportunities, and information on research conducted in the laboratory.

From the German Primate Center (DPZ) website: The functions and services of the DPZ concentrate on biological and biomedical research with primates, comprising topics which may result in conclusions concerning human physiology and behavior. The DPZ is also dedicated to the preservation of nonhuman primates by improving methods for the management and breeding of animals in captivity.

The mission at the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute at Indiana University is to "advance our knowledge and understanding of the brain and behavior through research and training programs that apply the latest innovations in biomedical discovery with the central goal of informing ongoing and future treatment of neurological and mental disorders through outstanding science." Information on curriculum, seminars, and events are provided on the website, as well as information on research conducted at the Institute.

The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) is a union of neuroscience organizations that aim to support and promote neuroscience training and collaborative research around the world. Several programme and event activities are available through the IBRO. Links to regional sites of the IBRO are also available on the website.

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit organization that focuses on mammalian genetics research. Research areas studied at The Jackson Laboratory include: Aging; Bioinformatics/Computational Biology; Cancer; Cardiovascular; Development; Genomics; Immunology/Inflammation/Hematology; Metabolism; Neurobiology; Reproductive Biology; Research Tools; and Stem Cells. Researchers, scientists, and students may be interested in the education programs and conference events offered at The Jackson Laboratory. An events calendar and more information is provided on the website. Additionally, The Jackson Library provides access to databases concerning mouse genetic data, colony management, research techniques, and scientific services.

From the Kyoto University Primate Research Institute (KUPRI) website: The Primate Research Institute (PRI) was established in 1967 and has for the past four decades been promoting basic research on primates including humans. Japan is a special country in terms of the study of nonhuman primates. Unlike all other highly industrialized countries or G8 member states, it has an indigenous species of primate, called the Japanese monkey or Snow monkey. The birth of Primatology in Japan dates back to 1948. The PRI aims to understand the Order Primates from a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of ecology, sociology, behavior, cognition, brain sciences, physiology, genetics, genomics, biomedicine, morphology, paleontology, and other aspects of living and fossil species, to ultimately elucidate the origin and evolution of human nature. The PRI has been contributing to the education of graduate course students under the Biological Sciences in the Graduate School of Science. Students enrolled at PRI have the special opportunities of receiving financial support from the ITP-HOPE project that allows you to go abroad for laboratory training and the fieldwork. In 2009, PRI founded a new center, named CICASP. It aims to facilitate international collaboration and advanced studies in Primatology.

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) studies the fields of brain and cognitive science in order to further explore and understand the brain and mind. Research topics studied in the Department are: vision; learning and memory; plasticity and development; sensory systems; language; and reasoning. More details on research conducted in the Department is available on the website.