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Neuroscience 2008
Neuroscience 2008 drew over 31,000 attendees from around the world. The Society's 38th annual meeting, held in Washington, DC from November 15-19, provided a forum for researchers and scientists to exchange information, learn, and network. Learn more about Neuroscience 2008.
Also learn about cutting-edge research debuted at Neuroscience 2008: View press releases.
Neuroscience 2009 Proposals Due Jan. 14
Plan ahead for Neuroscience 2009, scheduled for October 17 -21 in Chicago, Ill. SfN is now accepting symposia and minisymposia and SIR proposals for Neuroscience 2009. Deadline is Jan. 14, 2009.
Nominations for Committee Members Are Being Accepted
The SfN Nominating Committee encourages all members to submit nominations for 2009 committee replacements. View a list of committees, charters, and current rosters. To improve representation within SfN's leadership and governance bodies, please consider nominating from broader, diverse sections of the SfN membership. All nominations are due by Jan. 15, 2009. Submit committee nominations.
Post Election Resources: Science Impact, Science Advocacy
Use these tools and resources to understand the election’s impact on science and health: Learn about President-Elect Barack Obama’s science positions (PDF). Visit CBS news to identify your new or returning members of Congress. See their views on science and health at Your Candidates-Your Health, a voter education initiative sponsored by Research!America and SfN. To advocate for science in the new Congress and Administration, join the SfN Advocacy Network. And don’t miss the Public Advocacy Forum for a post-election panel discussion at Neuroscience 2008.
History of Neuroscience Videos Now Online
New videos featuring Nicole Le Douarin and Arvid Carlsson, in addition to other eminent neuroscientists, are now online. The videos are part of the History of Neuroscience in Autobiography video series. View other history of neuroscience online resources.
Renew by December 31 To Be First in Line for 2009
Renew your SfN membership by December 31 and become eligible to register and secure housing for Neuroscience 2009 one full day before the start of advance member registration. Registration and housing for members in good standing will continue to open one week prior to nonmember registration. If you are a nonmember apply for new membership today.
New Public Education Portal Launched: Visit NERVE
Visit the newly launched public education portal, Neuroscience Education Resources Virtual Encycloportal (NERVE). This dynamic online gateway offers a wide range of K-12 education resources, searchable by grade level and topic, including lesson plans, multimedia presentations, animations, games, and more. The materials you find on NERVE will equip you for your next public outreach activity!
Two SfN Members Receive Nobel Chemistry Prize
Three scientists have been awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a green fluorescent protein (GFP) from jellyfish that allows researchers to trace cell molecules. Awardees include two SfN members, Martin Chalfie of Columbia University and Roger Y. Tsien of University of California, San Diego. Using GFP, researchers have developed ways to watch processes that were previously invisible, such as the development of nerve cells in the brain. View press release.
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Publications
 Annual Report - SfN's FY2008 report
Brain Briefings - A newsletter exploring clinical applications of neuroscience
Brain Facts - A primer on the brain and nervous system. Download the new edition!
Brain Research Success Stories - A series describing neuroscience advances and the impact of federal funding
Neuroscience Nexus - SfN's biweekly e-newsletter, November 7 issue
Neuroscience Quarterly - SfN's member newsletter, Fall 2008 issue
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