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May 7, 2008
 National Neurotechnology Initiative Act, House Resolution 5989
On May 7, 2008, the National Neurotechnology Initiative Act (NNTI) was
introduced to the U.S. House and Senate to fund research and development
for neuroscience technology devices to treat brain diseases. The bill
seeks federal funding increases to further uses of current technology and
spur research.
The NNTI is designed to:
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Facilitate coordination of neuroscience research between the National
Institute of Health (NIH) Defense Department, Veterans Affairs and other
federal agencies
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Coordinate, support, and extend the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience
Research
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Coordinate and support neuroscience Small Business Innovation Research
and Small Business Technology Transfer programs
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Facilitate FDA testing and evaluation of advances in neuromedicine,
including drugs, diagnostics, and devices
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Coordinate and promote the study of the social, ethical, and legal
aspects of neurotechnology
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