American Society for Neurochemistry
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The American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) is a
History
The ASN was incorporated August 5, 1969,
Organization
The officers and council members[4] are assisted by a number of standing committees.[5] An informal history of the ASN has been put together by Claude Baxter.[6]
Annual meeting
Annual meetings include plenary lectures, symposia, colloquia and workshops over the course of 4 days.[7] The first such meeting was held March 16–18, 1970 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Every 6 years, the ASN helps organize a joint meeting with the International Society for Neurochemistry.
Publications
The ASN publishes the textbook Basic Neurochemistry for use by undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate students and instructors. The founding editor was George Siegel, and the current chief editor is Scott Brady. It is currently in its 8th edition, which was published in December 2011.
The ASN launched an
Awards
The Jordi Folch-Pi Award is given to an outstanding young investigator who has demonstrated a high level of research competence and originality, who has significantly advanced our knowledge of neurochemistry and who shows a high degree of potential for future accomplishments.[8]
The Marian Kies Memorial Award is given to a junior scientist for outstanding research conducted during graduate training.[9]
The Bernard Haber Award recognizes an individual whose leadership skills have fostered collaborations among the world's neuroscientists.
The ASN offers Young Investigator Educational Enhancement awards to graduate students in their last year of studies and who reside in the Americas to travel to the annual meeting.[10] Beginning at the 2010 meeting, one YIEE awardee is selected to receive the ASN Neuro travel award.
ASN also offers Young Latin American Award scholarships for young neuroscientists from
See also
References
- ^ "Articles of Incorporation of the American Society for Neurochemistry". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "Bylaws of the American Society for Neurochemistry". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "ASN Rules and Guidelines". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "Officers and Council". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "Committees". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ Baxter, Claude. "History". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "Past ASN Meetings". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "Jordi Folch-Pi Award". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "Marian Kies Award". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "YIEE Travel Awards". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.
- ^ "Latin American Award". Homepage. American Society for Neurochemistry.