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Cornelia “Cori” Bargmann, PhD, of The Rockefeller University, and Gerald “Gerry” Rubin, PhD, of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus, have been awarded the 2024 Gruber ºÚÁÏÉç Prize. The award recognizes their pioneering work in elucidating the organization of circuits in behavior, and for their work in developing new genetics tools, which have advanced the entire field of neuroscience.

The ºÚÁÏÉç (SfN) strongly advocates for the responsible and ethical use of animals in biomedical research, including the use of non-human primates (NHPs). NHPs continue to serve a critical role in advancing scientific understanding of the brain.

The ºÚÁÏÉç (SfN) has selected 10 members from a highly competitive applicant pool to participate in the Society’s annual Capitol Hill Day on March 12–14, 2024.

SfN Past Presidents Eve Marder and Huda Akil were each awarded the National Medal of Science by President Joe Biden in a ceremony on October 24. The National Medal of Science the highest recognition the U.S. bestows on scientists and engineers.

SfN Journals and Elsevier announced a new educational series for early career neuroscientists as they pursue publication in research journals. This one-year pilot program will begin with an interactive panel discussion on November 14 at SfN’s annual meeting, ºÚÁÏÉç 2023, followed by three webinars in 2024.

The ºÚÁÏÉç (SfN) is supporting a record 447 neuroscience trainees to attend ºÚÁÏÉç 2023 through the Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) program. Over $500,000 in generous donations — the largest amount ever raised for this program — were contributed by individual donors to the Friends of SfN Fund, foundation and corporate supporters, and SfN Council.

The ºÚÁÏÉç (SfN) is pleased to announce Janssen as the Gold Sponsor at ºÚÁÏÉç 2023, SfN’s annual meeting.

The ºÚÁÏÉç and ARTECHOUSE are proud to present an adaptation of the immersive Life of a Neuron exhibition at American Possibilities: A White House Demo Day on November 7. White House Demo Day highlights more than 40 American innovations in science and technology, fueling our national potential and aspirations.

The ºÚÁÏÉç (SfN) will honor six researchers who have made significant contributions to the advancement of women in neuroscience. The awards will be presented during ºÚÁÏÉç 2023, SfN's annual meeting.

The ºÚÁÏÉç (SfN) will honor eight early-career researchers whose work is transforming our understanding of the neural dynamics of touch sensation, spatial navigation, memory circuits, and more. The awards will be presented during ºÚÁÏÉç 2023, SfN's annual meeting.