Takahashi, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is best known for his group’s discovery of the Clock gene in mice, which is a master regulator of circadian rhythms in mammals.

The three-year pilot program will enroll a subset of high-performing recipients of SfN’s Trainee Professional Development Award.

SfN President Diane Lipscombe submitted testimony on behalf of the Society in support of significant funding for NIH and NSF in FY20.

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Aiming for treatment they have spent more than 30 years describing, understanding and diagnosing the most common hereditary form of stroke, CADASIL. For this, the four French neuroscientists are now receiving the world's most valuable prize for brain research – the Lundbeck Foundation Brain Prize, worth 1 million euros.

Presenters unable to travel to the U.S. for Neuroscience 2019 due to visa restrictions will be able to participate in a new ‘Science Knows No Borders’ program, allowing them to present their science and their posters remotely.

From a competitive pool of applicants, 12 members of SfN were awarded funding to participate in the Society’s annual Capitol Hill Day on March 7, 2019, as Early Career Policy Ambassadors (ECPAs).

Week of Feb. 4, 2019: Read the Latest Advocacy and Science News

As a leader in the scientific society community, SfN is committed to supporting discovery and scientific dialogues, and to fostering a welcoming community in which all scientists are able to contribute fully. Following discussions at the Fall meeting, SfN’s Council approved a set of changes and enhancements to SfN’s Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct.

SfN President Diane Lipscombe, PhD, President-Elect Barry Everitt, PhD, and Past President Richard Huganir, PhD, released the following statement, reflecting on those who were unable to attend Neuroscience 2018 because of restrictive travel policies in the United States and other countries and continuing to affirm the Society’s support for free exchange of information, diversity, and global collaboration in science.