See what's ahead and what is waiting for you during Day Two at #SfN23
View in browser
Alzet Durect logo
Neuroscience 2023 Extra Banner

Explore #SfN23: Sunday, November 12 🔍

Explore the Exhibit Hall

Discover the latest technologies, products, and services for the neuroscience community. The Neuroscience 2023 Exhibit Hall will be open Sunday, November 12–Wednesday, November 15, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

New in 2023! Visit the Product Theater

Schedule time for exhibitor presentations in the new Product Theater, featuring the latest research, techniques, products, and more. The Product Theater is located in the 1500 aisle of the Exhibit Hall, with events taking place Sunday, November 12–Wednesday, November 15. View the schedule in the Neuroscience Meeting Planner (NMP), Neuroscience 2023 Mobile App, Program and Exhibit Guide â€” or browse Product Theater listings. 

 

New This Year for Trainees Attending Neuroscience 2023!

The Ask Anything Sessions are informal panel sessions for students and early career scientists to ask questions and discuss topics related to scientific training and career development. These sessions will be taking place Sunday, November 12–Monday, November 13, in the East Overlook of the Convention Center. Attendance is limited to 30 attendees, and preregistration for these sessions is required. Please note that individuals may only register for one session throughout Neuroscience 2023. 

 

Meet the Editors of JNeurosci and eNeuro

Have a publishing question? Stop by the SfN booth in the Exhibit Hall (#1303) to connect with members of the journals' editorial boards. Editors will be available for discussions Sunday, November 12–Tuesday, November 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Wednesday, November 15, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. During your visit, grab a complimentary copy of this year's JNeurosci Annual Meeting special issue.

 

Shop for SfN Gifts and Souvenirs

Visit the SfN Store at the SfN Booth in the Exhibit Hall (#1303) or stop by the new "pop-up" store in the East Salon of the Washington Convention Center, next to Attendee Services.

 

Become a 2024 SfN Member — Save $15 at the SfN Store

Unlock year-round resources for 2024! Join SfN or renew your membership at Attendee Services (East Salon) or the SfN Booth in the Exhibit Hall (#1303) and get a $15 voucher to use at one of SfN's on-site stores. Terms and conditions apply.

Donate to the Friends of SfN Fund at the SfN Store

Give a gift to support the people and programs advancing neuroscience! Donate $25 or more to the Friends of SfN Fund at the SfN Store in the Exhibit Hall (#1303) or East Salon and receive a complimentary notebook as a "thank you" gift. 

notebook

Visit the NeuroJobs Career Center

Located online and on-site in the East Salon, SfN's NeuroJobs Career Center connects employers with qualified candidates seeking opportunities ranging from postdoctoral and faculty positions to jobs in industry and other areas. During the meeting, job seekers, and employers can take advantage of private interview booths and computers for posting and applying for jobs.

Sunday, November 12 Schedule 📆

View the full #SfN23 schedule in the NMP, mobile app, Program and Exhibit Guide, or browse sfn.org. Attend virtual sessions marked with a * and log in with your badge number and last name. All times in the schedule are EST. 

Nanosymposia

Convention Center

8 a.m.–noon

 

Posters and Theme J Posters

Convention Center: Halls A–C

8 a.m.–noon

 

NeuroJobs Career Center

Convention Center: East Salon

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

*Special Lecture: Anne Schaefer, MD, PhD — The Operational Principles of Neuron-Microglia Circuits

9–10 a.m.

Convention Center: Hall D

 

Meet-the-Expert: Erich D. Jarvis, PhD — Cultural Influences on the Way to Do and Interpret Our Science

Convention Center: Room 103

9–10 a.m.

 

Professional Development Workshop: Pursuing the Start Up Dream: Career Journeys of Neuroscientists Turned Neurotech Founders

Convention Center: Room 207A

9–11 a.m.

 

Symposia and Minisymposia

Convention Center: Various Rooms 

9:30 a.m.–noon

 

Exhibits

Convention Center: Halls A–C

9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

Product Theater Presentations

Convention Center: Exhibit Hall, 1500 aisle

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

*Special Lecture: Jinhyun “Jinny” Kim, PhD — Seeing is Believing: Visualizing Cell Type-Specific Synaptic Connectivity

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Convention Center: Hall D

 

Basic-Translational-Clinical Roundtable: Targeting Axon Degeneration in Peripheral Neuropathies

Convention Center: Room 206

10:30 a.m.–noon

 

Meet-the-Expert: Marina Picciotto, PhD — Stress-Induced Acetylcholine Signaling in Affective Behaviors: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Convention Center: Room 103

11 a.m.–noon

*Special Lecture: Camilla Bellone, PhD — The Neurobiology of Social Interaction

Noon–1 p.m.

Convention Center: Hall D

 

Graduate School Fair

Convention Center: Hall E

Noon–2 p.m.

 

Professional Development Workshop: How I Survived Grad School: Perspectives From Black in Neuro

Convention Center: Room 207B

Noon–2 p.m. 

 

Professional Development Workshop: Make a Greater Impact Using Clear and Accessible Scientific Writing

Convention Center: Room 207A

Noon–2 p.m. 

 

Meet-the-Expert: Kanaka Rajan, PhD — The Allure of Computational Neuroscience

Convention Center: 103

1–2 p.m.

 

Nanosymposia

Convention Center: Various Rooms 

1–5 p.m.

 

Posters and Theme J Posters

Convention Center: Halls A–C

1–5 p.m.

 

*Special Lecture: Andre Fenton, PhD — Reframing Neuronal Coordination: What We Think, We Become

Convention Center: Hall D

1:30–2:30 p.m.

 

*Dual Perspectives — Alzheimer's Targeted Treatments: Focus On Amyloid and Inflammation

1:30–3 p.m.

Convention Center: Ballroom A

 

Symposia and Minisymposia

Convention Center: Various Rooms 

2–4:30 p.m.

 

*Peter & Patricia Gruber Lecture: Huda Akil, PhD — The Emotional Brain: Embracing the Complexity
*Preceded by the Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience

Support contributed by: The Gruber Foundation

Convention Center: Hall D

3–4:30 p.m.

 

*Presidential Special Lecture: Erin M. Schuman, PhD — Cell Biology at the Synapse: Local Protein Synthesis and Degradation

*Preceded by the Ralph W. Gerard Prize and the SfN Service Award

Convention Center: Hall D

5:15–6:30 p.m.

Read more about the scientific program, as well as networking opportunities, including satellite events and Neuroscience Meet-Ups, professional development, public outreach, and advocacy events. 

Celebrate Award Winners 🏆

Join us in honoring the recipients of the Gruber International Research Award and the Gruber Neuroscience Prize before the Peter & Patricia Gruber Lecture held Sunday, November 12, 3 p.m. in Hall D.

  • Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience, sponsored by the Gruber Foundation: Emilia Favuzzi, PhD, Tristan Geiller, PhD, and Abhilasha Joshi, PhD

Join us in honoring the recipient of the Ralph W. Gerard Prize and the SfN Service Award before the Presidential Special Lecture held Sunday, November 12, 5:15 p.m. in Hall D.

  • Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience: Michael Stryker, PhD

  • SfN Service Award: David H. Cohen, PhD

See the full list of award recipients, press releases, and award videos.

Thank You Neuroscience 2023 Sponsors 👏

Gold Sponsor

Janssen Logo

Silver Sponsors

Chen Institute

Bronze Sponsors

Merck logo
Refeyn logo
Biogen Logo
Bio X Cell logo
Rainwater Prize Logo

Thank you to SfN’s Sustaining Associate Members (SAMs) at the Gold level: Bruker, Charles River, and Evident.

Neuroscience 2023 After Dark đź‘‹

SfN-Sponsored Socials

Sunday, November 12, 6:45–8:45 p.m.
The socials all take place in the Westin Downtown D.C. (formerly the Renaissance Downtown D.C.) and are open to all registered annual meeting attendees. 

  • Black In Neuro Social, River Birch Ballrooms AB

  • Bridging the Synapse Social, Room 16
  • Cajal Club for Neuroscience Social, Rooms 12–14
  • Craniofacial Neuroscience Social, Room 4
  • Dignity Neuroscience Social, Room 5
  • Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) Social, Rock Creek Ballroom B
  • Neuroethology Social, Room 3

  • Open-Source Technology Social, Rooms 8/9
  • Spinal Cord Injury and Repair Social, Rock Creek Ballroom C
  • The Blue Spot Special: A Locus Coeruleus Social, Room 2
BrainFacts LIVE: Journey to the Inner Cosmos

Grab a bite and explore the universe between your ears with neuroscience talks, music, and demonstrations, plus the release of a brain-inspired beer at Right Proper Brewing Company Shaw Brewpub and Kitchen, Sunday, November 12, 6–9 p.m.  

Neuroscience 2023 Resources đź“°

Support Early Career Scientists Through Friends of SfN

The Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) program has made it possible for 447 emerging neuroscientists to present their research at Neuroscience 2023 and participate in year-round professional development opportunities. As the holiday season approaches, make a gift to the Friends of SfN Fund to continue supporting TPDA and other critical programs serving the neuroscience community. 

 

Use Digital Resources to Navigate the Meeting

Use the Neuroscience Meeting Planner (NMP) and Neuroscience 2023 Mobile App to explore sessions and events, search exhibitors and authors, submit questions to presenters, connect with other attendees, create your personalized itinerary, and more. 

 

Mobile App Tip of the Day: Build Your Contact List

In the Neuroscience 2023 Mobile App, update your contact card by clicking “Contacts,” then “My Contact Info.” Quickly add colleagues to your contact list by clicking “Scan Contact Code" and scanning the QR code. Click “Display Contact Code” to allow other attendees to add you to their contact list. Export your contact list after the meeting to continue the conversation! 

 

Hiring? Looking for Your Next Opportunity?
Stop by the Ribbon Pick-Up desk at Attendees Services (East Salon) for a "Looking to Hire" or "Open to Opportunities" ribbon to wear on your badge.

 

Explore the Virtual Poster Hall

Schedule time to visit virtual posters! Explore hundreds of presentations featuring original research and leave your questions and comments for the presenters. If you are a virtual presenter, be sure to set alerts in the virtual platform to be notified when someone leaves you a question. Access the Virtual Poster Hall â€” and the rest of the Neuroscience 2023 Virtual Component — until Friday, December 15. Use your six-digit registration (badge) number and last name to log in. 

 

Code of Conduct

SfN promotes a safe and inclusive environment at Neuroscience 2023, and any harassment should be reported to HRofficer@sfn.org.

 

Photo and Recording Policy 

Photography and recording at SfN events are not permitted unless otherwise indicated by a visible icon. Review the SfN photo and recording policy. 

Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube

Society for Neuroscience, 1121 14th St. NW, Ste. 1010, Washington, DC 20005, USA, +1 (202) 962-4000, Toll Free: +1 (888) 985-9246

Manage preferences