Nexus Member Newsletter

August 16, 2024

#SfN24 Advance Registration Deadline Approaching

Neuroscience 2024 is just seven weeks away! Register for the meeting, confirm your travel and housing, and explore this year’s lineup of sessions and events. The deadline to take advantage of discounted advance registration fees is Monday, September 9.

Meet-the-Expert: Kanaka Rajan

Join Kanaka Rajan for The Allure of Computational Neuroscience, Wednesday, August 21, 1 p.m. EDT. In this webinar, Rajan will discuss how the field merges biology’s search for brain mechanisms with an engineering-like pursuit of realistic models, as well as how it is poised to answer big questions about cognition and what goes wrong in disease. Registration is complimentary for SfN members. 

JNeurosci Town Hall

Do you have questions about submitting to The Journal of Neuroscience, getting involved with peer review, or scientific publishing in general? Get answers directly from Editor-in-Chief Sabine Kastner and other members of the JNeurosci Editorial Board at the virtual JNeurosci Town Hall, Tuesday, August 27, noon EDT. 

Illustrating Scientific Discoveries

Join Curtis Neveu and Jennie Vallis for Making Figures That Illuminate Discoveries, a webinar covering strategies to cut through complexity and jargon to present scientific concepts in elegant and understandable ways, Wednesday, September 4, 1 p.m. EDT. Registration is complimentary for SfN members. 

RCR Short Course: The Responsibility of Being Transparent

Arrive in Chicago a day early to attend this year’s Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Short Course, The Responsibility of Being Transparent: Science Communication, Sharing, and Publishing. Register for the course when you register for the meeting, or visit the Registration Resource Center to add it to your existing registration. 

Host a Neuroscience Meet-Up or Satellite Event

Take advantage of the unique networking, collaboration, and community-building opportunities available during Neuroscience 2024: Apply to host a Neuroscience Meet-Up or satellite event. See the current list of events.

Meet Your Next Hire at the Meeting

With thousands of attendees from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages, Neuroscience 2024 is an ideal venue to meet highly qualified candidates for your open position. The NeuroJobs Career Center’s #SfN24 employer packages include immediate access to the resume database; a 30-, 60- or 90-day job posting; and one-hour, half-day, or full-day access to an on-site interview booth.

Watch on Demand: How to Make and Present a Poster

Presenting a poster at the meeting? Hear advice from Ekaterina Likhtik, Stephen Maren, and SfN President Marina Picciotto — including how to visualize your ideas, present to different audiences, and handle questions and follow-up. Monday’s free poster presenter webinar is now available to watch on demand. Visit Neuronline for more annual meeting advice and resources. 

Now Open: Submit Orders for On-Site Poster Printing and Pickup

SfN has partnered with the FedEx Office in Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center to offer a discounted rate on Neuroscience 2024 poster printing. Place your order via the #SfN24 FedEx website no later than Saturday, October 5, to receive the event poster rates. Your order must be placed a minimum of 48 hours prior to your presentation time. For questions, contact the FedEx store directly at +1 (312) 949-2100 or usa5020@fedex.com. 

Grad School Fair Exhibit Booths Still Available

It’s not too late to secure a spot for your neuroscience training program at the Neuroscience 2024 Graduate School Fair. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect in person with hundreds of top students from around the world. 

Secure On-Site Childcare Services Today

Register with KiddieCorp Childcare Services. For any questions, email meetings@sfn.org. 

Connect with 2024 Annual Meeting Exhibitors

Explore the Neuroscience 2024 exhibitors and discover neuroscience-related products and services.

Brain Awareness Campaign Event Poster Registration

Interested presenters for the Brain Awareness Campaign Event at Neuroscience 2024 can register their outreach posters by Sunday, September 1.

AI Targets Location Where Female and Male Brains Differ

Scientists trained AI to recognize patterns in brain activity that differ between sexes.

ICYMI: FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s

And other neuroscience news you may have missed in July 2024.

Explore the Neuroscience Scholars Program Collection

This collection features professional development and neuroscience-related content, as well as spotlights on the 2024 NSP fellows. 

How to Enhance Rigor and Reproducibility in Your Research

These introductory videos were created in partnership with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and Midnight Snacks animation studio.

Welcome the 2024–2026 #NeuroScholars

Meet the newest Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) cohort! As part of a two-year online training program, these neuroscients gain access to curated resources for career and professional development, guidance from established mentors, and an alumni network dedicated to supporting the growth and success of their careers. 

Sign up to receive the monthly Advocacy Network Newsletter to stay informed about the latest neuroscience policy news.

Meet the 2024 Early Career Policy Ambassador, India Pursell, on Neuronline

Learn more about Early Career Policy Ambassador (ECPA), India Pursell’s research and advocacy projects. Explore the entire Meet the ECPA collection on Neuronline, SfN’s home for learning and discussion. 

FY 25 Appropriations Update

The House Appropriations Committee (HAC) and Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC) released their proposed funding levels for FY 25. SfN requested $51.303 billion in funding for NIH. HAC proposed $48.581 billion, and SAC proposed $48.851 billion in total program funding. For the BRAIN Initiative, SfN requested $740 million in funding. HAC proposed $91 million, and SAC proposed $450 million. For NSF, SfN requested $11.9 billion. HAC proposed $9.3 billion, and SAC proposed $9.55 billion. or the VA Medical and Prosthetic Research Program, SfN requested $1.05 billion in funding. HAC proposed $923.5 million, and SAC proposed $878 million. It is not expected for any final FY25 appropriation bills to pass before November given the Presidential election. A series of continuing resolutions will be needed between Tuesday, October 1, and the passage of a final package to avoid a government shutdown. 

Read SfN’s Comments to Next-Generation Cures Bill RFI

Read SfN’s submitted comments to the request for information (RFI) issued by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN) seeking input on advancing the work of the 21st Century Cures Act, and the Cures 2.0 Act, introduced in 2021. SfN’s response focuses heavily on the need to continue supporting the BRAIN Initiative and its critical research through Cures.    

Neuro & Beyond | Digital Twins in Neuroscience

In this JNeurosci commentary, Stefano Sandrone explores the concept of Digital Twins, explaining the vast, ever-changing definitions, providing examples of how this can be used in real life, especially within neuroscience, and unpacking the future and limitations of this concept.

The Importance of Undergraduate Research Experiences

“In today's educational climate, when many undergraduate students are recovering from educational and social setbacks in the postpandemic era, hands-on research experiences seem more critical than ever for bolstering high-level critical thinking skills and teamwork skills.” In this eNeuro commentary, Green and colleagues share their unique perspectives on undergraduate research experiences and mentorship, and highlight the value added to the students, the quality of research, and the university programs. 

Welcome to the Editorial Board

JNeurosci welcomes Anastasios Tzingounis and János Szabadics, and eNeuro welcomes Mark Sheffield as new Reviewing Editors.