Society for Neuroscience

Symposia and minisymposia at #SfN26 offer a closer look at focused, timely research from across the field. Browse the 2026 Neuroscience Meeting Planner and add your favorites to your itinerary. Symps: vist.ly/5pppf Minis: vist.ly/5pppe #neurosky #neuroskyence

This Week in the Journal #JNeurosci | Exploring α-Synuclein's Natural Function; How the Brain Perceives Self-Motion under Sensory Conflict https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.twij.46.42.2026

The #SfN26 mobile app is here, with two new ways to connect! Search abstracts, build your itinerary, and try Peer Finder and Smart Matches to find colleagues who share your interests and schedule. Learn more & download the app: vist.ly/5pd4z #neurosky #neuroskyence

You don't have to build your #SfN26 schedule from a blank page. The SfN Program Committee has organized scientific sessions into curated itineraries by topical track. Find a track that fits your interests. Explore curated itineraries today. 🔗 www.sfn.org/meetings/neu... #neurosky #neuroskyence

What does it mean to conduct neuroscience beyond the field’s traditional centers of influence? Explore the challenges, perspectives, and possibilities of doing science from the scientific periphery in a new Neuronline article: vist.ly/5n8x8

The public comment period for NIH's proposed changes to peer review closed Tuesday, October 13. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit comments and make their voices heard on this important issue. Read SfN's submitted comments here: vist.ly/5njjk #neurosky #neuroskyence

Join SfN and Elsevier for this webinar of publishing! Link below👇 #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky

The history of neuroscience lives beyond textbooks. Community Leader Valéria Marques Figueira Muoio, MD, PhD, shares five places where you can encounter the objects and discoveries that shaped modern neuroscience. 🔗: vist.ly/5m4z7

This Week in the Journal #JNeurosci | Comparing Brain Network Organization in Parent-Child Pairs; How Does the Neural Grid Code Influence Behavioral Flexibility? https://www.jneurosci.org/content/46/41/etwij46412026

A federal court has temporarily blocked the DHS rule ending “duration of status” for international students. SfN is concerned it would disrupt scientific training and weaken U.S. efforts to attract and retain top researchers. Read our statement: vist.ly/5n499 #neurosky #neuroskyence

Listen to Think Alike podcast with Dr. Vernon A. Ruffin & Kyla Wright. They discuss what makes strong mentor-mentee relationships—early research, resilience & opportunity shaping STEM paths. Listen now. 🔗 vist.ly/5m27q #neurosky #neuroskyence

Looking for the research that matters most to you? Every abstract scheduled for presentation at #SfN26 is searchable in the 2026 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Search by topic, author, or keyword, and add what you find straight to your itinerary. Explore now! 🔗 vist.ly/5mrks #neurosky

The NIH's new proposed changes to peer review reporting could weaken scientific judgment in funding decisions and limit transparency for applicants. Make your voice heard! Join fellow #NeuroAdvocates and submit a public comment by October 13. 🔗 vist.ly/5mptd #neurosky #neuroskyence

How does a rural upbringing shape a career in neuroscience? Neuronline Community Leader Meredith Shand shares her journey from rural roots to a passion for brain science and community engagement. Read her story: vist.ly/5jf66

Submitting a public comment is one of the most direct ways to engage with federal policymaking. Not sure where to start? Read through SfN's submitted comments, then share your own perspective. 🔗 www.sfn.org/-/media/SfN/... #neurosky #neuroskyence

This Week in The Journal #JNeurosci | How Inhibitory Medulla Neurons Regulate Breathing; How Astrocytic Tau Pathology Leads to Parkinsonism https://www.jneurosci.org/content/46/40/etwij46402026

Register now for this professional development webinar! Link below👇 #neurosky #neuroskyence

Congratulations to SfN members Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel on being awarded the 2026 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine. Learn more about their work. 🔗 vist.ly/5m4w7 📸: Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach #neurosky #neuroskyence

BREAKING NEWS The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.”

Heading to #SfN26 solo? You don't have to navigate D.C. accommodations alone! SfN's roommate matching forum connects attendees looking to share housing costs. Learn more and register soon to secure discounted rates. 🔗 vist.ly/5ktpf #neurosky #neuroskyence

The science is just the beginning. #SfN26 offers professional development, career guidance, and networking opportunities for researchers at every stage. Don’t miss out on savings! Register before Monday, October 5, to secure discounted rates. 🔗 vist.ly/5kt5y #neurosky #neuroskyence

Register now for this #SfN26 webinar! 🔗 neuronline.sfn.org/professional... #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky

#SfN26 is a reminder that you are not alone. Your science is part of something bigger! Register now to take advantage of discounted rates and join a community that understands the work, the challenges, and the breakthroughs. 🔗 vist.ly/5kgte #neurosky #neuroskyence

The changes to peer review reporting proposed by the NIH could limit transparency and weaken scientific judgment in funding decisions. Join fellow #NeuroAdvocates in speaking up for science. Submit a public comment by October 13. 🔗 vist.ly/5kfud #neurosky #neuroskyence

From poster sessions to keynote addresses, #SfN26 is where the field gathers to share, learn, and grow. Register now to take advantage of discounted rates. 🔗 vist.ly/5k7w5 #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky #medsky

Listen to the latest episode of Think Alike?: A Neuronline Podcast Join Sergio Crespo Flores and Francisco Torres as they share the story behind Neuro Latine and their efforts to connect neuroscientists across career stages. 🎧 Listen now: vist.ly/5jv7b #neurosky #neuroskyence

This August recess #NeuroAdvocates, including incoming SfN President-Elect Peter Strick, PhD, and several ECPAs met with congressional offices and hosted lab tours, highlighting the impact of research and federal funding. Thank you for connecting science with policy. #neurosky #neuroskyence

The 2026 Neuroscience Meeting Planner is live! Search through abstracts, save the sessions you don't want to miss, and start building the itinerary that shapes your #SfN26 week. Start planning today. 🔗 vist.ly/5jqk8 #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky

Peer review scores and percentiles help applicants understand funding decisions. The NIH's new proposed changes could take that transparency away. Stand with fellow #NeuroAdvocates and submit a public comment by October 13. 🔗 vist.ly/5jfgc #neurosky

SfN.org is getting an update! Help us understand how our site can better serve the community. Take our short survey for a chance to win an annual meeting registration, a 2027 membership, or a $100 gift card. Survey closes October 2, 5 p.m. EDT. 🔗 vist.ly/5ja2b #neurosky

Have ideas to strengthen the National Science Foundation? SfN has partnered with @apsphysics.aps.org on NSF Forward to shape policy recommendations for the 120th Congress. What should NSF keep, change, stop, or start doing? Share your ideas by Sept 21. 🔗 vist.ly/5iyw7 #neurosky

Explore how AI is reshaping neuroscience, ethics, and scientific publishing. Register now 🔗 vist.ly/5ipz3 #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky

Congratulations to the recipients of SfN's Chinese Neuroscience Society (CNS) travel award, presenting their research at #CNS2026 in Fuzhou, China last week. SfN is proud to invest in its members and the international connections that shape their work. #neurosky #neuroskyence

Don’t miss this final opportunity to present your latest findings to the global community at #SfN26. Late-breaking abstract submission closes tomorrow. Your most recent and exciting research deserves to be heard. Submit now! 🔗 vist.ly/5idg3 #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky

Progress happens when ideas are shared. Add your most recent and exciting findings to the conversation at #SfN26. Submit your late-breaking abstract today! 🔗 vist.ly/5i4uy #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky

Discover how to compete for NIH’s $1.4B in annual SBIR/STTR funding during this webinar. Learn eligibility requirements, application strategies, foreign ownership considerations, and insights from companies that use non-dilutive funding to accelerate growth. Register now: vist.ly/5h6x4

Late-breaking abstract submissions for #SfN26 are open now. Bring your most recent and exciting research to thousands of colleagues from around the world. Learn more and submit today: vist.ly/5hpjc #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky

Your latest work deserves a chance to shine. Share your most recent and exciting discoveries at #SfN26. Late-breaking abstract submission opens September 8. Learn more and prepare to submit: vist.ly/5gvqz #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky

Have you been affected by delayed or slowed grants, or by other recent federal actions? To help inform advocacy efforts, SfN is seeking information from researchers on how labs, trainees, and ongoing projects are being affected. Share your experience. 🔗 vist.ly/5gg27 #neurosky

Lab visits are one of the most effective advocacy tools available to scientists. They give policymakers a firsthand look at the people, training, and timelines behind the science they fund. Check out our Lab Tour Guide to learn how to host a tour. 🔗 www.sfn.org/-/media/SfN/... #neurosky #scisky

SfN member Karim Ibrahim, PsyD, hosted Rep. Rosa DeLauro for a lab visit at the Yale Child Study Center, continuing discussions from SfN’s Capitol Hill Day about supporting NIH-funded research and its impact on children’s health. #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky #medsky

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of Think Alike?: A Neuronline Podcast to hear how Blakely Lockhart & Michael Nestor's mentor-mentee relationship shaped their perspectives on science policy, communication, & building a career in today's research landscape. ▶️ vist.ly/5g8je #neurosky

New this year: Theme K abstracts are now accepted for late-breaking submission! Discovery takes many forms, including the exploration of the history, education, or societal impact of neuroscience, and #SfN26 has a place for all of it. Learn more: vist.ly/5g7ra #neurosky #neuroskyence

The NIH has proposed changes to how peer review outcomes are reported that could weaken the role of scientific judgment in funding decisions and limit transparency for applicants. Join fellow #NeuroAdvocates in speaking up. Submit a comment by October 13. 🔗 vist.ly/5g5eh #neurosky

🚨HAPPENING TOMORROW! Explore career pathways in neuroscience and neuroarts. Join a discussion on opportunities, experiences, and interdisciplinary work across research and practice. Gain insights, make connections, and find inspiration for your next career step. Register now: vist.ly/5g4xx

📣HAPPENING TOMORROW! 𝐽𝑁𝑒𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑖 Town Hall: Dialogue with the Community. Connect with the Editorial Board on ECR initiatives, expanding topic sections, and navigating peer review. Register now: vist.ly/5fy9h

The future of neuroscience is shaped by the conversations we have today. Join thousands of researchers at #SfN26 and be part of the dialogue. Register now to take advantage of discounted rates. 🔗 vist.ly/5fx3y #neurosky #neuroskyence #scisky #medsky

This Week in The Journal #JNeurosci | A Deep Dive into Type II Spiral Ganglion Neuron Physiology; Does Alpha Brain Activity Promote or Hinder Mind-Wandering? https://www.jneurosci.org/content/46/33/etwij46332026