Elly Nedivi and Josiah Boivin discuss their paper, “Cortical Somatostatin Innervation Follows a Unique Experience-Independent Developmental Trajectory,” published in Vol. 46, Issue 6 of JNeurosci, with Reviewing Editor Serena Dudek. Find our upcoming webinar schedule here.

Building a career in neuroscience has never been more exciting, but it has become increasingly complex. Early-career scientists must balance publishing research, learning new techniques, securing funding, and networking all while often relocating early in their careers.

Dr. Kafui Dzirasa will share his personal journey, from aspiring engineer to an internationally recognized leader in neuroscience, highlighting the experiences, challenges, and opportunities that shaped his career..    

The August Congressional recess offers a valuable window for constituents to connect with federal policymakers in their home districts and states. This webinar will equip SfN members with practical strategies to effectively engage with elected officials and their staff during this period, such as hosting in-district meetings, lab tours, and more.

In this new Careers in Neuroscience profile, meet Maya Sapiurka, PhD, a scientific and technical writer at the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Learn about her curious nature that eventually launched her into studying neuroscience, how she discovered a career outside of academia and passion for writing, and what past experiences and skills she utilizes most in her day-to-day as a scientific writer.

Join this interactive session as Ulrike Basten discusses her paper, “Positive Bias in Value-Based Decision Making: Neurocognitive Associations with Resilience”, withJNeurosciReviewingEditorMonicaRosenberg.Attendeescan submitquestions at registration and live during the webinar.

In this episode, PhD candidate Blakely Lockhart and mentor Michael Nestor, PhD, discuss how mentorship can help early-career scientists navigate the evolving intersection of research, policy, industry, and public engagement.

Publishing research remains one of the most important ways to share work and should be a strategic decision that can shape visibility, credibility, and career growth. With so many options that increase every year, what aspects matter most when choosing where to publish?

Mentorship can make a big difference at any point in your career. Join this live, ask-me-anything-style webinar with neuroscientists from Season 3 of Neuronline’s mentoring podcast, “Think Alike?”.

For many years, vision and memory have dominated neuroscience research and public attention. In comparison, the olfactory system is often viewed as secondary, despite its strong connections to emotion, memory, behavior, and neurodegenerative diseases.