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Abstract Submission Now Open for Neuroscience 2008
Abstract submission for Neuroscience 2008 is now open. Visit the call for abstracts to submit an abstract, view submission guidelines, FAQs, and more. Submission deadline is Thursday, May 15, 5 p.m. EDT.
Only members can submit abstracts: Join by May 9, renew membership by May 12.
Society's Journal Moves to New Manuscript and Tracking System
The Journal of Neuroscience has moved to a new online manuscript submission and tracking system. SfN is working to make this transition as seamless as possible for authors, editors and reviewers. The Journal Web site will direct users submitting manuscripts to follow the “unknown/forgotten password” link – users will then receive an e-mail with login information. For questions, e-mail jn@sfn.org.
Call for Award Nominations; Gruber Award Deadline Extended
SfN is accepting nominations for the Julius Axelrod Prize, recognizing a scientist with achievements in neuropharmacology and exemplary mentoring efforts; the Louise Hanson Marshall Special Recognition Award, honoring an individual promoting professional advancement of women and the field of neuroscience through teaching, public advocacy and organizational leadership; and the Career Development Award, recognizing achievement and promise in neuroscience. Nomination deadline is Monday, May 12.
The application deadline for the Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience has been extended to Monday, May 26. The award honors young scientists involved in science-based international collaboration and includes a $25,000 prize.
SfN is also accepting nominations from chapters for the Next Generation Award, recognizing SfN chapter members – at the junior faculty and predoctoral or postdoctoral level who have made outstanding contributions to public outreach and science education. Nomination deadline is Friday, June 20.
Explore more awards, prizes, and fellowships.
Imaging Study Shows Alcohol’s Effect on Threat-Detecting Brain Regions
New brain imaging research in the April 30 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience shows that, after consuming alcohol, social drinkers had decreased sensitivity in brain regions involved in detecting threats, and increased activity in brain regions involved in reward. View press release.
SfN Op-Ed Urges Protection of Researchers
The Chicago Tribune published a March 25 op-ed, by Committee on Animals in Research (CAR) Chair Jeffrey Kordower, highlighting the important role universities play in protecting scientists under attack by animal rights activists. CAR’s Best Practices for Protecting Researchers and Research is a tool SfN members can use to discuss this important issue with their administration. Contact SfN at advocacy@sfn.org for further information or for assistance if you or your colleagues face intimidation or violence.
SfN Sets Membership Record for 2007
SfN finished the year with record membership growth demonstrating the continued vitality of neuroscience. The 2007 membership total of 38,677 represents a 5.5 percent increase over 2006 and a three percent increase over the previous record set in 2005. [View graph of SfN's membership growth].
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Publications
 Annual Report - SfN's FY2007 report
Brain Briefings - A newsletter exploring clinical applications of neuroscience
Brain Facts - A primer on the brain and nervous system
Brain Research Success Stories - A series describing neuroscience advances and the impact of federal funding
Neuroscience Nexus - SfN's biweekly e-newsletter, April 25 issue
Neuroscience Quarterly - SfN's member newsletter, Spring 2008 issue
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