The International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) is a

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for neurochemists and neuroscientists throughout the world.

History

The idea of an organization like the ISN began in the mid-1950s as scientists began to devote more attention to the discipline of

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. As the field became more popular, scientists recognized that an international association would be useful in helping to propagate research among themselves. In 1962,

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and Heinrich Waelesch proposed the formation of a Provisional Organizing Committee to such a society. The committee eventually came into being in 1963 and had an international membership composed of scientists in the field. Preliminary statutes were drafted in 1965 and finalized in 1967 as the Articles of Association of the ISN.The Beginning
, The International Society for Neurochemistry. At its creation, the society had 226 members.Growth of Neurochemistry as a Scientific Discipline
The International Society for Neurochemistry. The ISN began by organizing international and satellite meetings. In 1980, it began offering travel grants for young scientists to attend its meetings.Finances
The International Society for Neurochemistry. Since that time, it has increased the number of awards it offers, funding travel grants as well as training programs, research in developing countries, and small, specialized medical conferences.Activities
The International Society for Neurochemistry.

Mission statement

The mission of the International Society for Neurochemistry is to: *facilitate the worldwide advancement of neurochemistry and related

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disciplines *foster the education and development of neurochemists, particularly of young and emerging investigators *disseminate information about neurochemistry and neurochemists' activities throughout the worldHomepage
The International Society for Neurochemistry

Annual meeting

The society holds a bi-annual meeting, which generally is organized in collaboration with a regional society, either the

European Society for Neurochemistry The European Society for Neurochemistry (ESN) is a learned society for neurochemists and neuroscientists from Europe whose research concerns the role and interactions of small molecules in the function and pathology of the nervous system. History ...

, the

American Society for Neurochemistry The American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) is a professional society for neurochemists and neuroscientists from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean, whose research concerns the role and interactions of small molecules (protein ...

, or the Asian Pacific Society for Neurochemistry.

Publications

The official journal of the ISN is the ''

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'' currently published by

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Awards

The ISN funds various efforts to improve scientists' understanding of neurochemistry. The Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry (CAEN) supports research endeavours conducted by young scientists or scientists from countries which offer limited support for neurochemical research.Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry
, The International Society for Neurochemistry In the past, the committee has funded proposals for a variety of purposes, including visits to other laboratories, purchase of research equipment, and participation in scientific workshops.CAEN Guidelines
, The International Society for Neurochemistry Awards to individuals are overseen by the Travel Grants Committee. The ISN Travel Award Program allows young scientists to attend the ISN Biennial Meeting.ISN Travel Award Program 2011
The International Society for Neurochemistry The Young Scientist Lectureship Awards allow up to two young scientists to attend the Biennial Meeting and present a thirty-minute lecture on a subject in their speciality.2011 ISN Young Scientist Lectureship Awards
The International Society for Neurochemistry The ISN also supports research symposia through the ISN Conference Committee (ISN-CC). The committee funds small medical conferences that focus on recent research topics and that have an international focus among their attendees.Support for Conferences
The International Society for Neurochemistry. Also under the jurisdiction of the Conference Committee is the ISN Schools Initiative, which schools in different areas of the world that train neurochemists.ISN Schools Initiative
International Society for Neurochemistry.

References

External links

International Society for Neurochemistry home page

The origins and early history of neurochemistry and its societies

American Society for Neurochemistry home page

Asian Pacific Society for Neurochemistry home page

European Society for Neurochemistry home page
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