Congressman Fattah Meets with Nobel Prize Winner to Discuss Future of Science Research

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and senior Democrat on the subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies met recently with Dr. Stanley Prusiner, winner of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Their discussion centered on Fattah's work to establish a national initiative on neuroscience research.

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Responding to their meeting Dr. Prusiner said, "To further develop many of the stellar advances in the study of the brain, Congressman Fattah is focused on initiating a mega research program in the neurosciences.  It is both motivating and inspiring that the new knowledge resulting from this ground breaking work will have life changing implications in the development of effective therapeutics for a large number of common brain diseases including; Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, post traumatic stress disorders and countless others. I am encouraged that the gains made by the potential new discoveries will forever change the way we provide treatment for those suffering from brain disorders. "  

As the senior Democrat on CJS, Fattah has pursued a long-standing interest in cognitive brain function, brain disease and brain injury.  He expects to make an announcement relating to future research in these areas in the coming weeks.

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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