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The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) exists to cure tinnitus through the development of resources that advance tinnitus research.'' It is the largest national nonprofit organization working to cure tinnitus. The association funds research in the hope of discovering the source of tinnitus, as well as relief options and ultimately a cure for sufferers.〔 Starting in 1980, the association has granted funding for tinnitus research. Many of these researchers have gone on to receive larger grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) based on ATA-funded research. Contributions to the association also go towards advocacy work in Washington, D.C. It also distributes information about tinnitus, health care professionals, (support groups and volunteers ). ==History== The ATA was created as resource for the under served tinnitus community. Many tinnitus patients had been routinely disregarded by physicians who did not have the information they needed to proficiently treat and diagnose tinnitus patients. Jack Vernon, Ph.D. joined Dr. Charles Unice to form the ATA in 1971. The two met while Dr. Vernon was conducting clinical research at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR and began treating Dr. Unice for his tinnitus condition. With aim to raise money for tinnitus funding, the ATA was born. Portland, OR still serves as base for the organization. The ATA started in a small studio sized office and was staffed by Portland area volunteers. Since then the ATA has become the largest group of individual contributors that awards grant money for research relating to tinnitus. Until his death in 2010, dr. Vernon was involved with the organization as an honorary board member, patient advocate, and general adviser. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「American Tinnitus Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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