The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is a professional society for basic scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. It was founded in 1969 and is based in Washington, DC. The society has nearly 37,000 members from more than 90 countries around the world. The primary goal of the SfN is to advance the understanding of the brain and nervous system, and to promote the development of new treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders.