Scientific Learning Corp. Co-Founder Mike Merzenich Elected To Institute Of Medicine
Renowned Pioneer In Neuroscience-Based Products That Increase Brain Processing Efficiency Is Among Those Honored For Outstanding Professional Achievement And Commitment To Service
10/28/2008
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Oakland, Calif. - Oct. 28, 2008 - Dr. Michael Merzenich, co-founder and director of Scientific Learning Corp. (NASDAQ:SCIL), has received one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine by being elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The announcement was made at the IOM's 38th annual meeting held this week in Washington, D.C.
A member of the National Academy of Science since 1999, Merzenich is a leading pioneer in brain plasticity research. In 1996, Merzenich was the founding CEO of Scientific Learning Corp. which markets and distributes the Fast ForWord® and Reading AssistantTM family of products, scientifically-proven intervention programs that apply neuroscience principles to build the fundamental cognitive skills required to read and learn.
Merzenich has received many esteemed awards and prizes (including the Ipsen Prize, Zülch Prize of the Max Planck Institute, and the Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award), more than 50 patents for his work, and published more than 200 articles, including many in leading peer-reviewed journals such as Science and Nature. Merzenich is also chief scientific officer of Posit Science, a company he co-founded to develop computer-based training programs to enhance cognitive abilities of people as they grow older.
About the Institute of Medicine
Established in 1970 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine provides independent, objective, evidence-based advice to policymakers, health professionals, the private sector, and the public. The IOM's mission is to serve as adviser to the nation to improve health and to provide a vital service by working outside the framework of government to ensure scientifically informed analysis and independent guidance. Members are elected through a highly selective process that recognizes people who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health.
About Scientific Learning Corp.
Scientific Learning creates educational software that accelerates learning by improving the processing efficiency of the brain. Based on more than 30 years of neuroscience and cognitive research, the Fast ForWord® family of products provides struggling readers with computer-delivered exercises that build the cognitive skills required to read and learn effectively. Scientific Learning Reading AssistantTM combines advanced speech recognition technology with scientifically-based courseware to help students strengthen fluency, vocabulary and comprehension to become proficient, life-long readers. The efficacy of the products has been established by more than 550 research studies and publications. For more information, visit www.scientificlearning.com or call toll-free 888-452-7323.
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