The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is a US-based non-profit membership organization of scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. Since inception in 1969, the Society has grown from 500 members to over 38,500.
SfN is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to advancing understanding of the brain and nervous system. SfN has more than 100 North American chapters and an expanding number of international chapters. Chapters are a critical component of the Society’s ability to engage individuals in the field of neuroscience both nationally and internationally.
1969
Society founded
38,500+
Members worldwide, up from 500
100+
North American chapters
Global
An expanding number of international chapters
About The Society for Neuroscience
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is a US-based non-profit membership organization of scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. Since inception in 1969, the Society has grown from 500 members to over 38,500.
SfN is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to advancing understanding of the brain and nervous system. SfN has more than 100 North American chapters and an expanding number of international chapters. Chapters are a critical component of the Society’s ability to engage individuals in the field of neuroscience both nationally and internationally.
1969
Society founded
38,500+
Members worldwide, up from 500
Global
An expanding number of international chapters
100+
North American chapters
The Singapore Chapter
Advancing neuroscience research, collaboration, and education in Singapore
The Singapore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience advances neuroscience research, collaboration, and education in Singapore.
The Singapore Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience is a nonprofit membership organization.
Our mission is to advance neuroscience research, collaboration, and education in Singapore.
Member Institutions & Team Officers
Our elected officers are drawn from these institutions
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Duke-NUS Medical School
Institute of Mental Health National Healthcare Group
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation
National Neuroscience Institute
Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
National University Hospital
National University Health System
Singapore General Hospital
Temasek LifeSciences Laboratory
Leadership Team
Caroline Wee
President
Principal Investigator at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, A*STAR
Mian Cao
Secretary and Co-Director of Seminars
Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS medical school
Christopher L. Asplund
Treasurer
Associate Professor, and Head of Studies, Psychology Major at Yale-NUS College
Caroline Wee
President
Principal Investigator at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, A*STAR
Mian Cao
Secretary and Co-Director of Seminars
Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS medical school
Christopher L. Asplund
Treasurer
Associate Professor, and Head of Studies, Psychology Major at Yale-NUS College
Chapter Advisory Board
Guidance from distinguished neuroscientists and clinicians
We are delighted to announce the members of our inaugural Chapter Advisory Board (CAB). This board comprises distinguished SG neuroscientists and clinicians who will provide strategic guidance and expertise to our executive committee. The members of the CAB are as follows:
Hongyan Wang
Professor and Acting Programme Director for the Signature Programme in Neuroscience & Behavioral Disorders, Duke-NUS
George Augustine
Senior Investigator at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratories
Lim Kah Leong
Professor and Associate Vice President for Research at Nanyang Technological University
Adeline Ng
Senior Consultant and Associate Professor at National Neuroscience Institute
S.T. Dheen
Professor and Head of Department of Anatomy at NUS Medicine, President of Singapore Neuroscience Association
We are confident that their collective expertise and leadership will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our society, promoting innovative research and collaborative efforts in the field of neuroscience.
Membership
Open to everyone interested in neuroscience
Membership in the Society for Neuroscience (US) is not a requirement for membership in the Singapore Chapter.
Benefits include:
- Networking opportunities and social events.
- A forum for neuroscientists.
- Raise the visibility of your work and neuroscience in Singapore.
- A website and newsletter to improve communication between scientists.
- Coordinate and publicize neuroscience outreach.
Annual dues
To join the SFN Singapore Chapter are modest and help to support SFN Singapore Chapter’s events and other activities.
$50
Regular Members
Faculty, staff scientists, managers, and industry scientists
$10
Postdoc and Postbac Members
Research officers and postdoctoral trainees
$6
Friend of Neuroscience
Members of the public who want to participate in Chapter activities
$5
Student Members
Graduate and undergraduate students