Society for Neuroscience

Publications

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The Society offers a number of publications, in print and online, to keep the neuroscience community informed. Our flagship publication, The Journal of Neuroscience, publishes 50 times a year, and includes the latest research from throughout field. In addition to its scientific offerings, the Society publishes a variety of educational books and informational materials about neuroscience.

Browse through the library of SfN's publications below, or jump to a section:

Member Resources
Public Information and Education
Annual Meeting Publications

Annual Report

The Annual Report provides an overview of SfN accomplishments, efforts, and activities for FY2009. The report includes information about SfN's annual meeting, The Journal of Neuroscience, membership, chapters, professional development, outreach, advocacy, and finances, as well as features exploring the intersection of neuroscience with movement, global health, and the economy.

The Journal of Neuroscience

The Journal of Neuroscience, published by the Society for Neuroscience, is the premier peer-reviewed scholarly journal spanning the highly multi-disciplinary field of neuroscience research. The Journal of Neuroscience is now published weekly-except for the last two weeks in December, 12 months a year.

It is a valuable resource for neuroscientists and professionals in related fields such as psychiatry. A free online subscription is included with Society membership.

The History of Neuroscience in Autobiography

The History of Neuroscience in Autobiography is a five-volume book series, edited by Larry R. Squire, that details the lives and discoveries of eminent senior neuroscientists. The series is available in print and on video.

Member Resources

Neuroscience Nexus

SfN's biweekly e-newsletter, February 19 issue.

Neuroscience Quarterly

SfN's member newsletter, Winter 2010 issue. NQ provides coverage of SfN news, efforts, events, and other issues important to the neuroscience community.

Guide to Public Advocacy

Tools, information, and tips to help members become effective public advocates and advance issues such as research funding, support for the responsible use of animals in research, and more.

Public Information and Education

Brain Facts A primer on the brain and nervous system. Designed for a lay audience as an introduction to neuroscience, Brain Facts is a valuable educational resource. Available for download in print and audio format!	Brain Briefings A newsletter series explaining how basic neuroscience discoveries lead to clinical applications. Brain Briefings is published during the academic year and prepared for a lay audience.	Brain Research Success Stories A series of publications designed to tell elected officials and the public about the recent successes and future potential of neuroscience, and the impact of federal biomedical funding.
Research & Discoveries Samples of research advances creating promise for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. View the current issue on Fear and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.	Neuroscience Core Concepts Fundamental principles about the brain and nervous system. Each essential principle is supported by fundamental concepts comparable to those underlying the U.S. National Science Education Standards.	Neuromyth Busters False facts repeated often are tough to correct. Some misconceptions about the brain persist in the classroom and the home. Read on to find out the truth behind common brain myths.

Annual Meeting Publications

Short Courses

Companion publications to the Short Courses held at the Society's annual meeting.

Materials from 2003-2009 are available for download (PDF).

Abstracts, Posters, and Nanosymposia

SfN's abstracts archive from 2000-2009 that includes poster and slide presentations, as well as final program content.