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URL: http://www.neurotechindustry.org/

Proper Citation: Neurotechnology Industry Organization (RRID:SCR_006556)

Description: The Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO) is a non-profit trade association that represents companies involved in neuroscience (neuropharmaceuticals, cell-based therapeutics, neurodevices and neurodiagnostics), academic neuroscience research centers, and brain-illness advocacy groups across the United States and throughout the world. NIO was formed to provide a unified voice for the commerical neuroscience community. NIO advocates for its member organizations on a range of issues related to neurotechnology research and business development including favorable changes in the tax code, intellectual property issues, neuroethics, public policy, reimbursement and patient advocacy. Thank you for taking the time to read this brief introduction to the Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO), the recently formed trade association representing companies involved in neuroscience (drugs, devices and diagnostics), brain research centers, patient advocacy groups, and research foundations worldwide. NIO was founded in August 2006 and has attracted over 80 member organizations. NIO''s mission is to accelerate treatments and cures for brain and nervous system illnesses by: * Advocating neurotech''s position to government and regulatory officials * Promoting the industry''s progress and contributions to quality of life * Providing industry development services for our members NIO is spearheading several innovative programs that will benefit your company including: National Neurotechnology Initiative - a new $200M/year Federal initiative aimed at accelerating translational neuroscience innovation and improving the effectiveness of the FDA review process for neuroscience drugs, devices and diagnostics NIO/FDA private-public working group - an initiative to work collaboratively with the FDA to improve the efficiency of the evaluation process for neuroscience products and to increase communication and clarity during the regulatory process Partnering, investment and policy events - networking events with other members of the global commercial neuroscience community at events such as the annual public policy tour in March in Washington D.C. and the Neurotech investing and partnering conference in Spring National Visibility - NIO actively outreaches to global media outlets to encourage coverage of Neurotech that will foster great investor, policymaker and consumer interest. As a member of NIO you will enjoy the following benefits: * Influence in the industry''s overall development agenda * Access to key opinion leaders in Congress, regulatory agencies, media * Participation in FDA and CMS working groups, stakeholder meetings * Expanded networking at neurotech investing and partnering events throughout the year * Participation in neuroscience education awareness initiatives, public awareness campaigns * Industry leadership through participation in driving innovative legislation, new projects NIO''s programs increase awareness of commercial neuroscience products, reduce barriers to innovation, support industry growth and will benefit your company and industry. I hope that you will consider joining NIO in support of our mission to give the brain a voice..

Synonyms: NIO

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