Welcome to the SfN Leadership Development Series page. These resources are designed to increase knowledge of transferable leadership skills and awareness of leadership perspectives that help neuroscientists at early career stages and beyond. Explore this digital collection to deepen your knowledge in areas such as communication challenges, management training, and cultural awareness, and gain insights from personal leadership stories shared by experienced leaders in the field. The series is currently supported by SfN and the Grass Foundation.

In this Careers in Neuroscience profile, meet Mathew Birdsall Abrams, PhD, director of science and training at the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF) and operations director at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. In both roles, Abrams blends over 25 years of experience in both experimental neuroscience and clinical psychiatry, as well as 12 years of experience in community coordination, community building, and product development in neuroinformatics. Learn more about his journey as a neuroscientist and what skills are necessary to follow a similar career trajectory.

As we welcome 2026, the scientific landscape, including the neuroscience field, is evolving faster than ever. Breakthrough discoveries, cutting-edge technologies, and shifting policies are shaping how we work, learn, and advocate for neuroscience. As new opportunities and challenges arise, what advice would you give for staying adaptable in a fast-changing environment? What technology or trend excites you most this year? Where do you see the biggest advocacy opportunities in 2026?

The second season of Think Alike?, Neuronline’s mentoring podcast, was full of fruitful conversations between mentors and mentees about creativity and collaboration in the lab, open communication, and knowing when it is time to move on to a new position. Listen to some of the best clips from this season and use the summaries below to figure out which episode to listen to first. To listen to the full first season, explore the collection on Neuronline, or find and subscribe to “Think Alike?” on your favorite podcast player. Stay tuned for the next season coming soon!

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.

In this Careers in Neuroscience profile, hear from Curtis Neveu, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at McGovern Medical School, a part of UTHealth Houston. A dedicated teacher and researcher, Neveu shares how what tangible and intangible skills helped him in his professional journey and offers advice to those looking into a similar career path.

SfN remains dedicated to supporting the neuroscience community, uniting members locally, nationally, and internationally to raise global support for investment in basic research and neuroscience discovery. Explore SfN’s advocacy efforts from 2025 below.

Curtis Neveu, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at McGovern Medical School, a part of UTHealth Houston. He completed his PhD with Jack Byrne. His research aims to bridge our understanding of ion channels, neurons, networks, and higher-order processes such as the generation of movement and learning and memory using high-throughput recording techniques. He also has many outreach projects including an interactive website for children to learn neuroscience and an Adobe Illustrator for Scientists YouTube channel.

Daniel van den Hove, PhD, is a professor in neuroepigenetics and the head of the Section Fundamental Neuroscience, in the Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He earned his PhD at Maastricht University, where he focused on the relationship between prenatal maternal stress and adult psychopathology.

In this interview, 2025 Neuronline Community Leader Maria-Tzousi Papavergi speaks to Daniel van den Hove, PhD, professor in neuroepigenetics and head of the Section Fundamental Neuroscience in the Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Read on to learn about the person beyond the bench and the experiences that have shaped van de Hove's journey as a scientist.