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Society for Neuroscience 2008 Election Results
The Society congratulates its newly elected SfN officers and councilors. The membership elected Michael Goldberg, Columbia University, as the incoming president-elect; Marie-Francoise Chesselet, University of California, Los Angeles, as the incoming treasurer-elect; and Freda Miller, University of Toronto, as the secretary-elect. Roberta Diaz Brinton, University of Southern California; Howard Eichenbaum, Boston University; Frances Jensen, Childrens’ Hospital; and Anthony Phillips, University of British Columbia were all elected as councilors. The incoming officers and councilors will begin their terms at Neuroscience 2008 in Washington, DC. Watch for the summer issue of Neuroscience Quarterly for more information.
Congressional Update: Additional Funds for NIH and NSF in FY2008, Possible Increases for FY2009
On June 30, the President signed the FY2008 Supplemental Appropriations Bill into law, which includes $150 million in additional funds for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and $62.5 million for the National Science Foundation (NSF). Also, House and Senate committees recently voted to increase the budgets for NIH and NSF for FY2009. However, given the political climate and tight federal budget, the future of the appropriations process is still uncertain.
O'Keefe receives Gruber Neuroscience Prize for discovery of place cells and their role in cognition
John O'Keefe, PhD, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, is the recipient of the 2008 Gruber Neuroscience Prize for his pioneering work on the neural basis of complex cognitive functions in freely moving animals. The prize, administered by the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation, consists of a gold medal and $500,000. O’Keefe will deliver the Peter and Patricia Gruber Lecture at SfN's annual meeting in Washington, DC in November. View press release.
Patterns of Normal Brain Activity May Predispose Individuals to Different Symptoms of Psychosis
A new study released today offers a potential predictive technique to anticipate how individuals might behave during a psychotic episode. The study, in the June 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, related the brain activity of healthy participants to how they behaved after exposure to ketamine (a psychosis-inducing drug that mimics schizophrenia symptoms). View press release.
Animal Study Indicates Grape Seed Extract May Reduce Cognitive Decline Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
A compound found in grape seed extract reduces plaque formation and resulting cognitive impairment in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows. The study appears in the June 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. View press release.
Deadlines Approaching for Swartz Prize Nomination
The Swartz Prize for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience honors contributions to theoretical or computational neuroscience. The prize, awarded for the first time this year, includes $25,000. Nominations must be made or endorsed by a SfN member and are due July 28.
View more fellowships, awards, and prizes.
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. When first accessing the new site, follow the “unknown/forgotten password” link to receive an e-mail with login information.
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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, July 3 issue
Neuroscience Quarterly - SfN's member newsletter, Spring 2008 issue
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