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President’s FY2011 Budget Released; SfN Supports Sustained Investment in NIH
The president’s proposed FY2011 budget, released on Feb. 1, includes $32.1 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a $1 billion (3.2 percent) increase over FY2010. SfN, along with partner Research!America and other organizations, is requesting $35 billion for NIH in FY2011 to maintain the scientific and economic momentum generated by the Recovery Act. The budget also provides $7.4 billion for the National Science Foundation, a $550 million (8 percent) increase above last year.
SfN Launches "In the Lab: Recovery Act Stories"
"In the Lab: Recovery Act Stories" share promising science funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that is improving health, while contributing to the economy. To tell us your Recovery Act story, fill out the Recovery Impact form! Another new ARRA resource is "Recovery Act: NIH Neuroscience Research", a snapshot of NIH-funded neuroscience research made possible by ARRA funds.
Transplanted Stem Cells Form Proper Brain Connections
Transplanted neurons grown from embryonic stem cells can fully integrate into the brains of young animals, according to new research in the January 20 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Healthy brains have stable and precise connections between cells that are necessary for normal behavior. This new finding is the first to show that stem cells can be directed not only to become specific brain cells, but to link correctly. Read the news release.
Register Now for the 2010 Annual Spring Conference of Neuroscience Departments and Programs
Registration is now open for the annual spring conference of Neuroscience Departments and Programs, themed The Future of Higher Education and Training in Neuroscience: Challenges and Opportunities, taking place March 26, 2010, in Washington, DC. Agenda, registration, and hotel information is available. Take advantage of Institutional Program (IP) membership benefits, and renew or join now.
New Tool Provides Information About FOIA Requests
"Responding to FOIA Requests: Facts and Resources" is now available. It provides a 10-point best practices guide for understanding and responding to U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, particularly those from animal rights organizations. The guide was released by the National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) in collaboration with SfN and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). Read the news release or visit SfN's Animals in Research page for more information.
Get Involved – Now Accepting Nominations for Officers, Councilors, and Committee Members
Regular, Postdoctoral, and Emeritus members can now submit nominations for President-elect, Treasurer-elect, and four Councilors. The Committee on Committees also is accepting 2010 committee replacement nominations. A list of committees, charters, and rosters is available. Nominations for committees are encouraged from all sections of the membership. Nominations are due March 11, 2010.
SfN Membership Reaches New High
The Society for Neuroscience has reached a new landmark in its mission to advance the understanding of the brain and the nervous system with a membership record of 40,290 members for 2009. This membership total is a 3.9 percent increase over 2008 membership.
Watch Highlights from Neuroscience 2009
View exclusive video of the biggest presentations at Neuroscience 2009, including lectures by NIH Director Francis Collins, and internationally known magicians Eric Mead and Apollo Robbins.
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Publications
Annual Report - SfN's FY2009 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, February 5 issue
Neuroscience Quarterly - SfN's member newsletter, Winter 2010 issue
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