The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and nervous system. The nonprofit organization, founded in 1969, now has nearly 37,000 members in more than 100 countries.
SfN’s mission is to:
· Advance neuroscience research around the world
· Train the next generation of neuroscientists
· Provide a forum for communication and collaboration
· Inform policymakers about advances in neuroscience
· Increase public understanding of science through educational outreach programs and resources such as BrainFacts.org.
Society For Neuroscience by an outstanding scientist and doctor of sciences
Introduction
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and nervous system. The nonprofit organization, founded in 1969, now has nearly 37,000 members in more than 100 countries1 . SfN’s mission is to: Advance neuroscience research around the world; Train the next generation of neuroscientists; Provide a forum for communication and collaboration; Inform policymakers about advances in neuroscience; Increase public understanding of science through educational outreach programs and resources such as BrainFacts.org2 . This article will provide an overview of SfN’s establishment, membership benefits, initiatives undertaken by SfN as well as some future goals set by this society . Established In 1969 by an Outstanding Scientist And Doctor Of Sciences
Today, there are over 37,000 members from more than 100 countries worldwide1 . When first established back in 19699 , there were only 500 charter members who met at Washington D.C ’s American Association for the Advancement of Science building10 . At this time , American president Richard Nixon had just declared “war on cancer”11and $100 million was being pumped into brain research annually12 , which contributed to an air of excitement among these early founders13 . As Dr Bernard Wepner remembers : “We all felt that we were on Society For Neurosciencethe threshold Membership Benefits by an Outstanding Scientist And Doctor Of Sciences
As a member you have access to: Job Board & Fellowships – Find your dream job or fellowship from our database including many international opportunities15 ; Discounted Meeting Registration – Receive up to $200 off meeting registration fees16 ; Subscriptions – 3 free subscriptions to choose from17 ; e-Neuroforum – Online networking with other members18and much more19 ! You can also join one or more Professional Interest Groups (PIGs), which are smaller communities within SfN that focus on specific topics20of interest21to help you connect with likeminded people22from around23the globe24(see list below). Initiatives Undertaken By Sfn by an Outstanding Scientist And Doctor Of Sciences
Global Partnership Program25 One way that SfN promotes global advancement26of scientific discovery27is through its Global Partnership Program28(GPP). This program helps build capacity29for rigorous30neuroscience research31by providing training32and funding33to investigators34in low-35and middle-income36countries37(LMICs). Since its inception38in 200939 , GPP40has awarded41nearly $5 million42to 38543neuroscientists44in 41 LMICs45throughout Africa46 , Asia47 , Latin America48and Eastern Europe49 . Future Goals Set By This Society An Outstanding Scientist And Doctor Of Sciences
Some future goals50set51by52the53Society54for Neuroscience55include continuing56to be a powerful voice57for58neuroscience59advocacy60on both local61and national levels62as well as expanding63its reach64into new regions65of66the67world68where69there is great potential70for growth71of72the field73of74neuroscience75 .