Organized by the Government and Public Affairs Committee For neuroscience to advance, members of Congress, journalists, and the public need to know of the progress being made and challenges facing such progress. A unified message is critical. Only the biomedical and patient advocacy communities can convey the importance of brain research to these individuals. Researchers, clinicians, and patients share concerns for many issues. Federal science funding is of the greatest importance, followed by a long list of legislative priorities that affect scientists and patients, alike. One method of advocating for the biomedical and patient advocacy communities is to create coalitions of organizations with common goals. SfN has joined the American Brain Coalition (ABC). The purpose of ABC is to bring together patient advocacy groups, researchers, and professionals who study and treat brain disorders to advocate for increased support for research and other common goals. This will lead to better treatment; better servic...