In this Careers in Neuroscience profile, the spotlight is on Michael W. Nestor, PhD, board director of the Government–University–Industry–Philanthropy Research Roundtable at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and founder and chief scientific officer of Autica Bio. Learn about his cross-sector work on neuroscience and science policy and what skills, education, and experiences you need to succeed in these fields.

Michael W. Nestor, PhD, is board director of the Government–University–Industry–Philanthropy Research Roundtable at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and founder and chief scientifc officer of Autica Bio. Nestor earned his PhD in neuroscience from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, his BA in philosophy and psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a certificate in M&A and corporate development Strategies from Wharton Executive Education. Nestor also has a certificate in project management from the University of California, Irvine, and a dual certificate in regulatory affairs for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

In this interview, 2025 Neuronline Community Leader Maria-Tzousi Papavergi speaks to Cynthia Lemere, PhD, professor of neurology in the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Read on to learn about the person beyond the bench and the experiences that have shaped Lemere's journey as a scientist, as well as her advice to young scientists.

Join this interactive session as Katherine Nautiyal discusses her paper, “The Serotonin 1B Receptor Modulates Striatal Activity Differentially Based on Behavioral Context”, with eNeuro Reviewing Editor Jibran Khokhar. Attendees can submit questions at registration and live during the webinar.   

If you are deciding between a postdoctoral fellowship in a European country versus the United States, this resource is for you! SfN and FENS collaborated on a panel discussion on Sept. 24, 2025, to explore the similarities and differences between PhD and postdoctoral training in the United States and Europe. Hear more from the speakers on the European postdoctoral perspective of this webinar below and gain invaluable insights into your academic path. To learn more from the speakers who conducted their postgraduate research in the United States, read more here.

If you are deciding between a postdoctoral fellowship in the United States versus a European country, this resource is for you. SfN and FENS collaborated on a panel discussion on Sept. 24, 2025, to explore the similarities and differences between PhD and postdoctoral training in the United States and Europe. Hear more from the speakers on the United States postdoctoral perspective of this webinar below and gain invaluable insights into your academic path. To learn more from the speakers who conducted their postgraduate research in Europe, read more here.

Why does federal funding for neuroscience matter—and how does it help you and your family? Get all the details from the experts at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in this free webinar for the public, academics, and clinicians.

In this webinar, experienced reviewer and editor Laura Colgin discusses why she finds reviewing enjoyable and how it broadens her scholarship and helps her grow professionally.

In this webinar, the speaker will cover data visualization in MATLAB for new users and brush up on topics for those who are familiar with MATLAB coding.

Advocacy is not a one-time effort—it is an ongoing commitment that sustains the future of neuroscience. As SfN chapters continue to support education, training, and community engagement, advocacy plays a critical role in ensuring that neuroscience research remains a priority for policymakers, funding agencies, and the public. Read on to learn why sustained advocacy matters, how individual scientists and chapters can make a meaningful impact, and how SfN can support your efforts.