[President Obama announces a new research initiative designed to revolutionize understanding of the human brain].

President Obama announces a new research initiative designed to revolutionize understanding of the human brain. Called the "BRAIN Initiative" (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies), Obama reminds listeners of the spectrum of brain and neurological disorders and suggests the...

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Other Authors: Obama, Barack (Speaker)
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Whitehouse.gov, [2013]
Subjects:
Brain > Research > United States.
Federal aid to research > United States.
Speeches.
Internet videos.
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Internet videos.
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Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (14 min., 30 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
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President Obama announces a new research initiative designed to revolutionize understanding of the human brain. Called the "BRAIN Initiative" (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies), Obama reminds listeners of the spectrum of brain and neurological disorders and suggests the research will provide treatments, cures and spin-off technologies. He says the initial cost of $100 million in the fiscal year 2014 budget, will be recouped by investing in American innovation to create jobs and strengthen our economy. Held in the East Room of the White House.
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Call Number:Voice 18201
Playing Time:00:14:30
System Details:Mode of Access: World Wide Web.
Event Details:
Recorded on Apr. 2, 2013.