Society for Neuroscience
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The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is a professional society for basic scientists and physicians around the world whose research is focused on the study of the brain and nervous system.
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[edit] History
SfN was founded in 1969 and, at more than 38,000 members, has grown to be the largest neuroscience society in the world. The stated mission of the society is to:
- Advance the understanding of the brain and the nervous system.
- Provide professional development activities, information, and educational resources.
- Promote public information and general education about science and neuroscience.
- Inform legislators and other policy makers about the implications of research for public policy, societal benefit, and continued scientific progress.
The Society publishes a weekly peer reviewed, journal—The Journal of Neuroscience—which is widely regarded as one of the preeminent journals in the field.
[edit] Annual Meeting
The Society holds an annual meeting that is attended by scientists from around the world. Neuroscience 2007 in San Diego, CA represented 37 years as a leading organization for the study of the brain and nervous system. Over 32,000 people from across the globe gathered to exchange ideas about the latest discoveries and research on the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. More than 16,000 presentations were given, including 14 special lectures, 28 symposia, and 27 mini-symposia, covering research ranging from single molecules to human behavior.
Future annual meetings are being scheduled in Washington, DC in 2008; Chicago, IL in 2009; and San Diego, CA in 2010.
[edit] Past Meetings
The first annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, held in Washington, D.C. in 1971, was attended by 1,396 scientists. Subsequent meetings have been held in a variety of cities throughout the USA except for the 1988 meeting, which was held in Canada. A selection of recent meetings are summarized in the table. A complete list of future and past annual meetings is posted on the Society's official website here.
| Year | Dates | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | November 4–9 | New Orleans, Louisiana | 25,849 |
| 2001 | November 10–15 | San Diego, California | 28,774 |
| 2002 | November 2–7 | Orlando, Florida | 25,781 |
| 2003 | November 8–12 | New Orleans, Louisiana | 28,778 |
| 2004 | October 23–27 | San Diego, California | 31,458 |
| 2005 | November 11–16 | Washington, D.C. | 34,892 |
| 2006 | October 14–18 | Atlanta, Georgia | 25,785 |
| 2007 | November 3–7 | San Diego, California | 34,180 |
