The Icelandic Society for Neuroscience is founded

The Icelandic Society for Neuroscience (ISfN) was founded in Reykjavík on December 28th, 2007 following preparation work of Styrmir Sævarsson, Karl Ægir Karsson, Pétur Henry and Ragnhildur Káradóttir og Finnboga Þormóðssyni. ISfN's mission is to promote professional discussion and collaboration among scientists, physicians and others who study the brain and nervous system in Iceland. The society will also promote public understanding and general education regarding neuroscience and it's societal role. ISfN will seek to increase donations and funding for research in neuroscience and encourage collaboration between private sector, institutions and universities that work in the field of neuroscience.Founding members were 22 and of various educational background such as: biology, psychology, medicine and engineering. ISfN's first elected chairman was Karl Ægir Karlsson, assistant professor at Reykjavík University, treasurer: Finnborgi Þormóðssson, scientist at University of Iceland and secretary Árni Kristjánsson, assistant professor in University of Iceland. IsfN is a non-profit organization. For more information you can contact the society board members at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .