History
SfN was founded in 1969 by Ralph W. Gerard and, at more than 40,000 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 covers all subdisciplines of the field.
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