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Winter 2017

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    Message From SfN President Eric Nestler: Strengthen Your Focus on Advocacy
    Now is the time to increase your advocacy in support of robust funding for neuroscience and biomedical research, both in the U.S. and around the world.
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    Help Shape the Field: Nominate SfN’s Future Leaders
    When SfN members become more involved with the Society, they help to shape not only the field of neuroscience but also their individual careers. SfN is accepting nominations for committee members and Council positions.
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    Neuroscience 2016: Connecting With Colleagues and Great Science

    Watch a video of Neuroscience 2016 highlights and learn how the meeting brought together neuroscientists from around the globe to share their research discoveries, network with colleagues, and enhance their professional skills.

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    Advocating for the Neuroscience Community
    It is more important than ever that scientists around the globe stand together in support of the future of the scientific enterprise.
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    Inside Neuroscience: Understanding Zika Virus
    Researchers at Neuroscience 2016 shared their progress in understanding the Zika virus and its effects on the brain, including how the virus influences gene and protein expression, how it stunts the birth of new neurons, and how some individuals are more vulnerable than others.

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