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Mapping the Human Brain

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
 

Mapping the Human Brain

Today, President Obama unveiled the BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) Initiative, which aims to help researchers find new ways to treat, cure, and even prevent brain disorders -- such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury.

Learn more about this important investment.

Check out an infographic on mapping the brain

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

7:30 AM: The Vice President hosts breakfast meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry

9:55 AM: The President delivers remarks on the BRAIN Initiative WhiteHouse.gov/live

10:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:15 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live

2:10 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore; the Vice President attends

3:00 PM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Lee at the White House

4:30 PM: The President and the Vice Presdent meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel

5:35 PM: The President hosts cast and crew members of the movie 42 for a screening at the White House

8:45 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2013 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards WhiteHouse.gov/live

WhiteHouse.gov/live Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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