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Bay Area leads in neuroscience

Bay Area leads in neuroscience

According to a report conducted by the NeuroInsights research organization and the Neurotechnology Industry Organization, the Bay Area placed number one of neuroscience business clusters worldwide.  The report ranked nine regions of the world that lead in innovating treatments such as: drugs, medical devices, biologics, cell-based therapeutics and diagnostics for the brain-related illness to fight Alzheimer's disease, depression, obesity, stroke, epilepsy, and chronic pain. 

Full list of neuroscience business clusters' regions worldwide:

1. Bay Area (100 points)

2. Geater Boston (98)

3. New York/New Jersey (91)

4. Greater London (84)

5. San Diego (83)

6. Los Angeles/Irvine (81)

7. Baltimore (69)

8. Greater Philadelphia (66)

9. Minneapolis (53)

SF Business Times-10/16/2009