Summary

SfN’s 46th annual meeting is the premier venue for neuroscientists to present emerging science, learn from experts, collaborate with peers, explore new tools and technologies, and advance careers.

Neuroscience 2016 will take place November 12-16 at the San Diego Convention Center. Join more than 30,000 colleagues from more than 80 countries at the world’s largest marketplace of ideas and tools for global neuroscience.

 

Information

Website: sfn.org/annual-meeting/neuroscience-2016

Twitter: @Neurosci2016

Meeting Planner

General Information on Program

 

 

 

 

 

What: Town Hall and reception at SfN 2015 Chicago, Ill. When: Tuesday, October 20th 6:30-8:30 pm Where: McCormick Place Convention Center Room S103

This interactive panel discussion/Q&A session will feature updates on activities and opportunities offered by the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative. Representatives from federal agencies, private research foundations and universities will be present. A reception with speakers will immediately follow.

 

Web Information

Webpage: braininitiative.nih.gov/meetings/SFNOct2015.htm#agenda

Submit your question for the event: braininitiative.nih.gov/Questionnaire-SfN-2015.htm

Speakers

Miyoung Chun, Ph.D. (The Kavli Foundation) Greg Farber, Ph.D. (NIMH) Gerald Fischbach, M.D. (Simons Foundation) Walter Koroshetz, M.D. (NINDS) Allan Jones, Ph.D. (Allen Institute for Brain Science) Jim Olds, Ph.D. (NSF) TBD Speaker (FDA) Justin Sanchez, Ph.D. (DARPA) Nelson Spruston, Ph.D. (HHMI/Janelia Research Campus) Jacob Vogelstein, Ph.D. (IARPA)

Program Agenda

6:30-6:40pm The BRAIN Initiative: Progress through Partnership Walter Koroshetz, M.D., Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) on behalf of the NIH BRAIN IC Directors Committee 6:40-7:30pm Panel Discussion with Federal Agencies and Private Foundations • Updates on BRAIN Initiative Activities and Funding OpportunitiesGreg Farber, Ph.D., Director, Office of Technology Development and Coordination, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)James Olds, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Directorate for Biological Sciences, National Science Foundation (NSF)Justin Sanchez, Ph.D., Program Manager, Biological Technologies Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects ...

SfN’s 45th annual meeting is the premier venue for neuroscientists to present emerging science, learn from experts, forge collaborations with peers, explore new tools and technologies, and advance careers.

Neuroscience 2015 will take place October 17-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Join more than 30,000 colleagues from more than 80 countries at the world’s largest marketplace of ideas and tools for global neuroscience.

Web Information

Meeting web pages: http://www.sfn.org/annual-meeting/neuroscience-2015

Sessions and Events

Emerging Science: At the Center of Neuroscience 2015

SfN is an unmatched venue for sharing great science. Attendees can take advantage of countless opportunities to share and learn about emerging and unpublished findings, explore career paths and professional development opportunities, and discuss hot topics in scientific publishing, academia, advocacy, public education, and more.

Neuroscience 2015 events will include:

Major featured and special lectures by world-renowned scientists from around the globe More than 15,000 abstracts sharing new findings Symposia and minisymposia with comprehensive coverage of vital neuroscience research topics More than 600 exhibitors showcasing new tools, technologies, and publishing opportunitiesSet featured image Dozens of professional development, advocacy, and networking events Selection of more than 100 satellite events being held in conjunction with the annual meeting

 

 

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