Society for Neuroscience - Latest News

Skip Navigation

  • join logo Join
  • give logo Give
  • advocate logo Advocate
  • publish logo Publish
Shop Sign In
Society for Neuroscience
  • Membership
    • Learn About Membership
      • Individual Member Benefits
      • Institutional Program Member Benefits
      • Sustaining Associate Member Benefits
      • Get Involved at SfN
    • Become a Member
      • Sponsorship Information for New Members
    • Membership Fees
      • Information for Members in Developing Countries
    • Renew Individual Membership
      • Automatic Renewals
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Member Obituaries
    • Individual Member Directory
    • Learn About Local Chapters
      • Start or Reactivate a Chapter
      • Resources for Chapters
      • Submit Annual Report
      • Chapter Directory
      • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Meetings
    • Meetings Overview
    • Neuroscience 2025
      • Dates and Deadlines
      • Housing and Travel
      • FAQs
    • Global Events
      • SfN Virtual Events
    • Past and Future Annual Meetings
      • Neuroscience 2024
      • Neuroscience 2023
      • Search Past Annual Meeting Abstracts
      • Attendance Statistics
    • Meeting Policies and Guidelines
      • Code of Conduct at SfN Events
      • Guidelines for Participating in SfN Events
      • Photography & Recording Policy
      • Presenter Guidelines and Policies for SfN Events
    • Meeting Awards
      • Trainee Professional Development Award
      • FENS Member Awards to SfN Annual Meeting
      • IBRO Member Awards to SfN Annual Meeting
      • JNS Member Awards to SfN Annual Meeting
      • FENS Forum Awards
      • IBRO World Congress Awards
      • JNS Meeting Awards
  • Careers
    • Careers Overview
    • Institutional Program (IP) Directory
    • NeuroJobs Career Center
      • Job Seekers
      • Employers
    • 2024 Graduate School Fair
    • Career Tools and Resources
      • Neuronline
      • Neurobiology of Disease Workshop
      • Scientific Short Courses
      • Responsible Conduct of Research Short Courses
      • Global Funding Sources
    • Higher Education and Training
      • Core Competencies
      • Neuroscience Training Program Survey
    • Awards
      • Outstanding Career and Research Achievements
      • Early Career
  • Initiatives
    • Initiatives Overview
    • Awards
      • 2024 Award Recipients
      • Awards and Prizes FAQ
      • Trainee Professional Development Award
    • Neuronline
      • Scientific Rigor and Reproducibility
    • Resources to Stay Connected
      • SfN Zoom Backgrounds
    • Diversity Initiatives
      • Neuroscience Scholars Program
    • Women and Neuroscience
      • Increasing Women in Neuroscience (IWiN) Courses & Toolkit
      • Celebration of Women in Neuroscience Event
      • Awards
    • Animals in Research
      • Support for Members and Institutions
      • Tools and Resources
      • Resources for Medical Students
    • Public Education Programs
      • Resources for Educators
      • Brain Awareness Video Contest
      • Life of a Neuron Exhibit
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Overview
    • Advocacy Network
      • The NeuroAdvocate Challenge
      • Advocacy Action Center
      • Advocacy Best Practices
      • Advocacy Network Newsletter
      • Advocacy Training Seminars
    • US Advocacy Programs
      • Capitol Hill Day
      • Connect with Policymakers
      • Early Career Policy Ambassadors
      • Partner with a Local Chapter
      • Engage the Media
    • Global Advocacy Programs
      • Global Neuroscience Initiatives
      • Global Funding
      • North American Programs
    • Science Funding
      • Advocacy Videos
      • Advocacy Resources
      • US Neuroscience Initiatives
      • Funding Priorities and Processes
    • Policy Positions
      • Statements and Testimony
      • Sign-On Letters
  • Outreach
    • Outreach Overview
    • BrainFacts.org
    • Find a Neuroscientist
    • Brain Awareness Campaign
      • Webinar: The ABC's of BAW
      • How to Get Involved
    • Awards
      • Award for Education in Neuroscience
      • Next Generation Award
      • Science Educator Award
  • Publications
    • Publications Overview
    • SfN News
    • JNeurosci
    • eNeuro
    • SfN Nexus
    • Neuroscience Quarterly
    • Annual Report
    • History of Neuroscience Autobiographical Chapters
  • About
    • About Overview
    • Mission and Strategic Plan
    • What We Do
      • Annual Report
      • Professional Conduct
      • Bylaws
      • Resolutions to the Bylaws
      • Strategic Partners
    • SfN 50th Anniversary Celebration
    • NIH Public Health Service-Supported Funding Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
    • History of SfN
    • Environmental Commitment
    • Volunteer
      • SfN Council
      • SfN Presidents
      • Committees
      • Elections
      • Call for Nominations
    • Professional Conduct
      • SfN Ethics Policy
      • Guidelines for Responsible Conduct Regarding Scientific Communication
      • Code of Conduct at SfN Events
      • Neuronline Digital Learning Community Guidelines
    • History of Neuroscience
      • Autobiographical Chapters
      • Autobiographical Videos of Prominent Neuroscientists
      • Classic Papers
      • Neuroscience History Resources
      • Robert Doty's Chapter on Neuroscience
    • Careers and Staff
      • Staff List
  1. Publications
  2. Latest News
Filter
  • Capitol Hill Day 2015
    Mar 20, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Public Outreach
    Hill Day: SfN Members Advocate for Science Funding
    On March 23, SfN members will talk with representatives about the need for science funding. Learn more »
  • Generic Slider Image with SfN Logo
    Mar 17, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Research & Journals
    SfN Urges Congress to Invest in NIH, Not Slash Funding
    SfN calls upon Congress to reject the proposed budget cuts and invest in the future of biomedical research.
  • Mar 17, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Meetings , Animal Research
    This Week in Science Policy and Advocacy
    Read science policy and advocacy news from the week of March 17, 2017
  • Generic Slider Image with SfN Logo
    Mar 16, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Research & Journals
    SfN, FENS Issue Joint Statement on New U.S. Immigration Executive Order
    SfN President Eric Nestler and FENS President Barry Everitt released this statement on the new immigration executive order.
  • BAW
    Mar 13, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Public Outreach , Advocacy
    Celebrate Brain Awareness Week 2017
    From March 13-19, people across the globe are celebrating Brain Awareness Week. Learn more.
  • Mar 10, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Research & Journals
    This Week in Science Policy and Advocacy
    Read science policy and advocacy news from the week of March 10, 2017.
  • Mar 03, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Animal Research , Research & Journals
    This Week in Science Policy and Advocacy
    Read science policy and advocacy news from the week of March 3,2017.
  • Generic Slider Image with SfN Logo
    Mar 02, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Public Outreach
    SfN Endorses March for Science, Encourages Members to Engage in Affiliated Local Events
    Learn why getting involved on April 22 is important »
  • Feb 24, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Animal Research , Research & Journals
    This Week in Science Policy and Advocacy
    Read science policy and advocacy news from the week of February 24, 2017
  • Feb 17, 2017
    News from SfN
    SfN News , Advocacy , Animal Research , Research & Journals
    This Week in Science Policy and Advocacy
    Read science policy and advocacy news from the week of February 17, 2017.
  • Previous
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • Next
SfN Websites
  • BrainFacts.org logo
  • eNeuro logo
  • JNeurosci logo
  • Neuronline logo
Engage with SfN
  • join Join
  • give Give
  • advocate Advocate
  • publish Publish
Quick Links
  • SfN News
  • For Press
  • Global Events
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Code of Conduct
  • Jobs at SfN
  • SfN Store
Follow SfN
  • Facebook logo
  • X Logo
  • Instagram logo
  • LinkedIn logo
  • YouTube logo
SfN logo with "SfN" in a blue box next to Society for Neuroscience in red text and the SfN tag line that reads "Advancing the understanding of the brain and nervous system"
1121 14th Street NW, Suite 1010, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 962-4000 | 1-888-985-9246
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Notice
  • Contact Us

Copyright ©
Society for Neuroscience