News

SfN Reiterates Support of Stem Cell Research
SfN expresses its strong support of continued and careful use of embryonic stem cells in research. The Obama Administration is taking action in the wake of a federal court injunction potentially banning federal funding for this research.

Revised SfN Ethics Policies Now Available Online
Council-approved revisions to SfN ethics policies are now available online, including replacements for the SfN Policy on Ethics and the Guidelines for Responsible Conduct Regarding Scientific Communications, as well as a new document called Procedures for Dealing with Allegations of Unethical Scientific Conduct. These ethics policies are educational resources for SfN members, describing the responsibilities for maintaining the highest level of integrity in scientific activities.

Interested in Being a Neuroblogger at Neuroscience 2010?
Submit an application to blog about Neuroscience 2010 events while the action is happening. Learn about the opportunity to serve as an SfN Neuroblogger during this year’s annual meeting. Application deadline: October 1.

Plan Ahead with the Neuroscience Meeting Planner
The Neuroscience Meeting Planner is now available online. Use the NMP to search abstracts and create a personalized itinerary to make Neuroscience 2010 your own. Take advantage of new features like downloading to Outlook or iCal.

Memory-Boosting Drug May Help Cocaine Addicts Avoid Relapse
A memory-boosting medication paired with behavioral therapy might help addicts stay clean, according to new animal research in the Aug. 4 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The study suggests D-cycloserine, previously used in the lab to treat fear and anxiety disorders, could help an addict resist drugs even when confronted with drug-related cues outside of rehab. Read the news release.

Neuroscience 2010 Advance Member and Nonmember Registration Now Open
Neuroscience 2010 advance member and nonmember registration is now open — Register now. Before registering online, have your member ID number and password ready. Request missing ID or password. Membership status will be verified at the time of registration. When prompted to log in, your username is the e-mail address that SfN has on file for you, and your default nine-digit SfN member ID number is your password. For troubleshooting, see the login help page.

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Publications

Brain Briefings - A newsletter exploring clinical applications of neuroscience

Brain Facts - A primer on the brain and nervous system. Download the new edition!

Brain Research Success Stories - A series describing neuroscience advances and the impact of federal funding

Neuroscience Nexus - SfN's biweekly e-newsletter, September 3 issue

Neuroscience Quarterly - SfN's member newsletter, Summer 2010 issue

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