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European Commission
To kick off European Month of the Brain (#brainmonth), a blog about the exciting brain research initiatives being led from both sides of the Atlantic.
You may have seen our recent announcement about the human brain project (HBP). The deserved joint winner of our Future and Emerging Technology scheme; and hence recipient of around €1 billion euros in funding over 10 years.
Separately you may also have seen President Obama’s initiative on Brain Activity Mapping (BAM), worth $100 million in the first year.
I agree with Neelie KROES: In short, I welcome both initiatives. I am confident there will be cross-fertilisation without duplication. Most of all I’m convinced that, by putting their grey matter together, researchers in the EU and US can deliver a better world for all our citizens.