A Growing Field Neuroscience barely existed as a separate discipline in 1969. The neuroscience field now has over 300 training programs and is considered one of the most exciting areas in biomedical research.

About the Society for Neuroscience

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is a nonprofit membership organization of scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. Since its inception in 1969, the Society has grown from 500 members to more than 38,000. Today, SfN is the world's largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to advancing understanding of the brain and nervous system.

• The Society at Work
• Learn More
• SfN Timeline

The Society at Work

SfN creates venues for sharing great science in an expanding field.

• Holds the SfN annual meeting each fall, attracting more than 30,000 attendees from around the globe and creating the world's largest forum for emerging research on brain science and health
  
  
• Publishes The Journal of Neuroscience, the largest weekly scholarly journal dedicated to neuroscience discovery

SfN supports the neuroscience community, connecting people around the globe and across specialties.

• Supports a growing membership of more than 38,000, offering extensive member benefits for neuroscientists at all career stages
  
  
• Coordinates with more than 130 chapters worldwide to facilitate activity in professional development, public education, and advocacy
  
  
• Provides professional development and training programs for students and scientists throughout the career span

SfN educates the public about the wonders of the brain, and advocates for policies that promote research.

• Supports and encourages K-12 education, in collaboration with educators
  
  
• Provides public information through high-quality publications and media relations
  
  
• Advocates for bold and visionary science funding to advance science and improve health, and for policies that support responsible animal research

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Learn More

• Mission and strategic plan
• Volunteer leaders, committees, and past presidents
• Environmental commitment
• Membership growth since 1991 
• Articles of Incorporation (PDF)
• The history of neuroscience

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SfN Timeline
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