Mission Statement
The mission of the North Central Florida chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (NCF SfN) is to:
- Advance the understanding of the brain and the nervous system by bringing together scientists of diverse backgrounds, by facilitating the integration of research directed at all levels of biological organization, and by encouraging translational research and the application of new scientific knowledge to develop improved disease treatments and cures.
- Provide professional development activities, information and educational resources for neuroscientists at all stages of their careers, including undergraduates, graduates and postdoctoral fellows, and increase participation of scientists from a diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Promote public information and general education about the nature of scientific discovery and the results and implications of the latest neuroscience research. Support active and continuing discussions on ethical issues relating to the conduct and outcomes of neuroscience research.
- Inform legislators and other policymakers about new scientific knowledge and recent developments in neuroscience research and their implications for public policy, societal benefit, and continued scientific progress.
Become a Member
Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, as well as faculty and staff enrolled or employed at universities across North Central Florida.
Chapter Officers
Officers provide vital organization and leadership required to put on events and provide opportunities for members and the Gainesville community.
Chapter Events
Brain Bee
The Alachua Brain Bee is an annual neuroscience based Q&A competition for middle and high school students, organized by the NCF SfN. This year, the first-place winner will have the opportunity to compete in the national Brain Bee!
Brain Awareness Week (BAW)
BAW is a global campaign to increase public awareness of brain research and to educate K-12 students about the brain. Every year, NCF SfN participates in BAW by hosting various events at UF and within the local Gainesville community.
NCF SfN Annual Conference
Every year NCF SfN holds a conference to bring members from all across North Central Florida together to share and promote the science being done in the area. Keep checking in as we update our schedule!
NCF SfN 2024-25
Outreach Events
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Dec 07
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2024 Alachua County Brain Bee
McKnight Brain Institute, 1149 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
9:30am to 2:30pm
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Feb 07
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15th Annual NCF SfN Conference
Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy Building, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
9:00am to 4:30pm
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Mar 10
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Brain Awareness Week 2025
Alachua County, FL, USA
All Day
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Mar 11
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Brain Awareness Week 2025
Alachua County, FL, USA
All Day
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Mar 12
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Brain Awareness Week 2025
Alachua County, FL, USA
All Day
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For the latest updates, check us out:
Chapter News
Upcoming NCF SfN Virtual Conference with Dr…
Join us for the first ever North Central Florida Society for Neuroscience (NCF SfN) Virtual Conference on February 19th, 2021. This year’s…
Alachua Brain Bee – November 2, 2019
Read our recap of the 2019 Brain Bee!
2019 Brain Awareness Week & Luttge Lecture
Our North Central Florida Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience hosted a successful 2019 Brain Awareness Week. Our students, trainees and…