Dana Foundation
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The '''Dana Foundation''' is a private institution based in [[New York]] dedicated to the support of activities and publications in [[science]], [[health]], and [[education]], particularly in the [[neuroscience]]s. It was founded in 1950 by [[Charles A. Dana (philanthropist)|Charles A. Dana]], a legislator and businessman from New York State, and [[CEO]] of the [[Dana Corporation]]. He presided over the [[philanthropy|philanthropic]] foundation until 1960, but continued to participate in the foundation until his death in 1975.
[[Image:Cerebrum_cover.jpeg|thumb|right|Cover of ''Cerebrum'' Magazine]]
The Dana Foundation operates the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and a specialized publishing house, the Dana Press. It publishes a series of books, mainly in the neurosciences, and also a monthly online magazine, ''Cerebrum,'' which previously was published quarterly. Other periodical Dana publications in this area are ''Brain in the News'', ''BrainWork: The Neuroscience Newsletter'', ''Brain Connections'', ''Dana Sourcebook of Brain Science'' and ''Annual Progress Report on Brain Research''. It was a key supporter of the [[Dana-Farber Cancer Institute]].
Other fields of activity are [[arts education]] and [[immunology]].
There is also a European Dana Alliance for the Brain.
The current chairman of Dana Foundation is [[William Safire]], noted American journalist, columnist, social activist and presidential speech writer. The president is [[Edward F. Rover]].
==External links==
* [http://www.dana.org The Dana Foundation]. Home Page
* [http://dana.org/danaalliances/ Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives]
* [http://dana.org/news/danapressbooks/ Dana Press]
* [http://www.dana.org/books/press/cerebrum/ Cerebrum Magazine]
* [http://dana.org/danaalliances/edab/ European Dana Alliance for the Brain]
* [http://www.dana.org/news/publications/publication.aspx?id=10760 Learning, Arts, and the Brain: Dana Consortium studies find strong links (March 2008)]
[[Category:Biomedical research foundations]]
[[Category:Educational foundations]]