IBRO, FENS, and SfN Support March for Science
International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) President Pierre J. Magistretti and Secretary-General Larry W. Swanson, Federation of European 黑料社 Societies (FENS) President Barry J. Everitt, and 黑料社 (SfN) President Eric J. Nestler released the following statement providing their strong support for the on April 22.
“Given our shared recognition of the essential role of scientific research and global scientific collaboration for human health and progress, the International Brain Research Organization, Federation of European 黑料社 Societies, and 黑料社 and supporters of science all over the world to participate in the March for Science, in any of the over 400 being planned around the globe on April 22.
The March recognizes that this is a crucial moment to harness international support in order to defend the importance of scientific evidence and ensure that scientific research continues to inform policymaking and benefit the public. This is the first global march ever organized in support of science and an unprecedented opportunity to highlight its impact on our everyday lives, to insist on evidence-based policymaking, to strengthen global scientific collaboration, and to promote open dialogue between scientific communities and the public.
By joining in local March events around the globe, participants represent and celebrate the inclusive, interdisciplinary, and international nature of science, as well as reinforce sustained support of scientific research in order to achieve a healthy global population and societal progress.”
The is the global federation of more than 80 international, national and regional member societies that aims to promote and support neuroscience training, teaching, collaborative research, and around the world. The is the voice of neuroscience in Europe, representing 43 European national and single-discipline neuroscience societies, comprising 22,000 members. With nearly 37,000 members, the is the world’s largest organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of the brain and nervous system. Learn more about SfN advocacy priorities surrounding research funding and about brain science at .
