#SfNHillDay may be wrapping up, but the work doesn't stop here.

This week, SfN Members and #NeuroAdvocates met with members of Congress and their staff to champion protecting NIH-funded research and scientists' ability to conduct their vital work, increased funding in FY 2027.

It was great speaking to Jack Dent the office of Representative Julia Letlow, Ph.D. today about the importance of NIH funding and biomedical research as part of the Society for Neuroscience's Annual Hill Day! #NeuroAdvocacte #SfNHillDay #neuroscience #science #biomedical

The work continues! 🧠

Today, SfN Members and #NeuroAdvocates pressed on in their efforts for protecting NIH-funded research & scientists' ability to conduct their vital work, increased funding in FY 2027 and more as they met w/ members of Congress and their staff.

#SfNHillDay

Another great #SfNHillDay in the books!

Thank you @slotkin.senate.gov , @peters.senate.gov , and @debbiedingell.house.gov —and their staff—for your strong support of steady, predictable, and robust funding for #neuroscience research.

#NeuroAdvocate #SciComm

Advancing neuroscience and curing disease are not partisan goals, they're shared ones.

#SfNHillDay is a chance for #NeuroAdvocates to bring their passion to Congress, turning scientific discovery into conversations with the people who shape policies that affect our lives.

#neurosky #brainweek

#SfNHillDay is off to a great start!

SfN Members and #NeuroAdvocates spent the day meeting with members of Congress and their staff, advocating for protecting NIH-funded research and scientists' ability to conduct their vital work, increased funding in FY 2027.

#neurosky #brainweek

Celebrating the brain means protecting the science behind it.

#SfNHillDay kicks off today as ECPAs along with other SfN Members and #NeuroAdvocates meet with members of Congress & their staff to advocate for the funding & policies that keep research moving forward.

#brainweek #neurosky

It was great hosting Kade Smith from the office of Representative Julia Letlow, Ph.D. recently at Louisiana State University. We were excited to show you some of the great research funded by the NIH right here in Baton Rouge as a follow up to #SfNHillDay. #NeuroAdvocates #neuroscience #biomedical

Advocacy In Action: Reflections from SfN’s Hill Day The 19th-annual Capitol Hill Day, SfN’s hallmark advocacy event of the year, took place March 11–March 13, 2025, during which 49 advocates met with 57 congressional offices across 29 states.

From lab to legislation—49 advocates met with 57 congressional offices to champion science at #SfNHillDay 2025.

Read how early-career scientists helped shape the future of research🔗: bit.ly/4m4Frke

#NeuroSky #ECPA2025

Advocacy In Action: Reflections from SfN’s Hill Day The 19th-annual Capitol Hill Day, SfN’s hallmark advocacy event of the year, took place March 11–March 13, 2025, during which 49 advocates met with 57 congressional offices across 29 states.

“I need continued support to carry out this work.”

At #SfNHillDay 2025, #NeuroAdvocates shared personal stories to highlight the real impact of neuroscience research—and why sustained funding is critical.

Read now on Neuronline🔗 bit.ly/42JunA1

That's a wrap on #SfNHillDay 2025!

📊 Here's a quick glance at what SfN members & fellow #NeuroAdvocates accomplished:

🧠 57 Congressional office meetings completed.

🧠 29 states represented

🧠 49 researchers, clinicians, and students participated as advocates.

#NeuroSky

So wonderful to get to chat with Maggie McPherson from
@senkatiebritt.bsky.social's office! We talked about how important it is to maintain research stability, and how recent administration actions have destabilized it. It was a great conversation! #neuroadvocate #sfnHillday

Great meeting with @peters.senate.gov's office today to advocate for #neuroscience research and increased #biomedical funding! Now more than ever, we need to invest in science. Let's keep pushing for progress! @scientificruvvy.bsky.social
#NeuroAdvocate #SfNHillDay #ScienceMatters

I had so much fun discussing the importance of my Neuroscience research with Congress. We met Megan Medley with Representative Robert Aderholt's office. Kristina Visscher and I also asked for continued support for Biomedical Research!
#neuroAdvocate #SfNHillDay

It was so great meeting with Maggie McPherson from Senator Katie Britt's office. We discussed the importance of Neuroscience research and continued funding support. #neuroAdvocate #SfNHillDay

Why does neuroscience funding matter to YOU?

Share your story using #NeuroAdvocate.

#NeuroSky #SfNHillDay

It was great talking with Megan Medley from Rep. Aderholt's office today. We discussed how incredibly important it is to maintain stability for the US research enterprise, and how recent actions by the administration have destabilized it. Don't destabilize the US!
#neuroadvocate #sfnHillday

#SfNHillDay momentum builds!

Today, SfN members and fellow #NeuroAdvocates continue meetings with members of congress and their staff to advocate for crucial initiatives that protect and advance #neuroscience research.

#NeuroSky

I had so much fun talking with Caleb Alford from Senator Tuberville's office. We discussed how important it is that fundamental research discoveries continue with US support. #neuroadvocate #sfnHillday @neuronline.sfn.org #neurosky

#SfNHillDay begins!

This week, Early Career Policy Ambassadors (ECPAs) along with other SfN Members & #NeuroAdvocates are meeting with members of Congress & their staff to advocate for #neuroscience research!

These are a few crucial initiatives they will be advocating for.

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#NeuroSky

“They love hearing from early career scientists because that’s who they want to help be the next generation of scientists to make the world a better place”

Diane Lipscombe, PhD, Past SfN President and current Chair of Government and Public Affairs Committee

#SfNHillDay #NeuroSky

Available Actions

Why does this matter? Policymakers' decisions directly impact research funding. United voices help advance neuroscience priorities and scientific discovery.

Join the nearly 2,000 #NeuroAdvocates and make your voice heard!

🔗 bit.ly/3FewP9F

#NeuroSky #SfNHillDay

What makes advocacy powerful? Your collective voice!

In the most recent action alert, SfN asked for you to join in the call to urge Congress to protect biomedical research, and as a result, over 6,000 messages have been sent to Congress.

#NeuroAdvocate #NeuroSky #SfNHillDay

Thanks so much to the offices of @SenThomTillis and @SenatorBurr for their continued support of biomedical research! @RachelHaake and I had a great time meeting with you during #SfNHillDay!

#NeuroAdvocate @SfNtweets

Certainly not a typical Hill Day (only two virtual 15-minute meetings), but I'm excited to participate in #SfNHillDay as an Early Career Policy Ambassador with @SfNtweets! We're meeting with legislators and their staff to advocate for research funding and more #NeuroAdvocate

Hey hey, it’s #SfNHillday - for real this time, I swear - where are my #NeuroAdvocate peeps at? Excited for pics from @BoozyBrain @monicaloryn @ppyajunebug @DrSylvieRaver and others lobbying for robust NSF & NIH funding, plus support for basic & animal based research! 🐁 🐀 🧠

Here I go, Liking or Retweeting every single #SfNHillDay post I see, like a good #NeuroAdvocate should. Go get 'em, @DrSylvieRaver, @ppyajunebug, @mfwells5, @jenn_tribble and all other #neuroscience researchers ditching the rodent poop-covered lab coats for the day.

Thanks to @BettyMcCollum04 and staff for meeting with us to discuss support for neuroscience research! #SfNHillDay https://t.co/FlfO6rZdQs

Even neuroscientists on Capitol Hill lobbying for research $ need a break to talk shop! #SfNHillDay @bhscott75 https://t.co/yyTIaLopqO

Thanks to @repblumenauer for speaking to #SfNHillDay on the importance of federal biomedical research funding! https://t.co/WyybWbd4fs