Mission

1. 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.
   
   
2. Provide professional development activities, information, and educational resources for neuroscientists at all stages of their careers, including undergraduates, graduates, and post doctoral fellows, and increase participation of scientists from a diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. Inform legislators and other policy makers about new scientific knowledge and recent developments in neuroscience research and their implications for public policy, societal benefit, and continued scientific progress.
   
   
5. In addition, the purpose of the Eastern Carolina Chapter is 1) to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information and ideas between East Carolina-area neuroscientists; and 2) through community outreach, to offer educational resources and opportunities for teachers, students and the public in general.

Regular membership in the Eastern Carolina Chapter shall be open to any person holding advanced degree(s), residing in the State of North Carolina, who is interested in the nervous system.  In special cases persons not holding advanced degrees may be eligible for Regular Membership in the Eastern Carolina Chapter, if approved by a majority vote of the Council.

The Neuroscience chapter also offers benefits of obtaining:

1. Graduate student Society for Neuroscience travel grant
2. Postdoc Society for Neuroscience travel grant
3. Grass Traveling Scientist Award (This lecture series enables local chapters to host leading neuroscientists at their institutions).
4. Chapter Grant Applications (Awards from $500 to $2000 are available from the Society for Neuroscience to support and encourage chapter activities)