The Icelandic Society for Neuroscience is founded

The Icelandic Society for Neuroscience (ISfN) was founded in Reykjavík on December 28, 2007. 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 the 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 PhD, assistant professor at Reykjavík University, treasurer: Finnborgi Þormóðssson PhD, researcher at the University of Iceland and secretary Árni Kristjánsson PhD, assistant professor at the 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


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