Professional Networks
Big Ten Neuroscience Consortium
The Big Ten Neuroscience consortium brings together students, trainees, and faculty from across Big Ten institutions, along with colleagues from the academic and biomedical research community, for scientific exchange, collaboration, and professional development.
The Big Ten neuroscience community highlights the breadth of cutting-edge research across its member institutions, spanning basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that supports scientific dialogue and growth across all career stages.
Society for Neuroscience
Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience has over 30,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline¸ the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expanding and interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org.
Approximately 100 staff committed to SfN’s mission are employed at its headquarters building in downtown Washington, D.C., which the Society has owned since 2006. SfN’s annual meeting regularly attracts more than 30,000 attendees, representing 80 countries; 536 exhibiting companies; and close to 300 journalists.
SfN exists to:
- Advance scientific exchange
- Support the neuroscience community
- Educate and engage the public
- Advocate for the field.