Interview with Tony Turner
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Reflecting on the ISN Advanced School
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ISN Around the World
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ISN Honorary Membership
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My Experience with ISN
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From the Archives
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Tony Turner recently stood down as ISN Publications Chair and was awarded Honorary ISN Membership at the recent biennial meeting in New York City, USA. However, his involvement with ISN goes back much further than his service on the Publications Committee
Love science in itself and not yourself in science!
At ISN, we believe that neurochemistry thrives not only through scientific progress, but through the strength of its global community. This year, our society had the opportunity to take part in three key meetings: the Japanese Society for Neurochemistry (JSN) in Nagoya, the Chinese Neuroscience Society (CNS) in Xi’an, and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in San Diego Each event brought unique perspectives, new relationships, and opportunities to grow our collective impact While each location, culture, and language was different, the message we carried remained the same: ISN is here to listen, support, and connect. Our presence was not just about attending sessions - it was about meaningful engagement. Through “Meet ISN” and “Meet JNC” sessions, ISN-supported symposia, and countless informal interactions, we shared who we are and what we stand for.
It’s easy to focus on the science - and there was certainly no shortage of exciting research and innovative thinking - but what stood out most was the people We met early-career researchers curious about their next steps, senior scientists offering mentorship, and new communities eager to connect Whether we were discussing grant programs in Nagoya, editorial opportunities in Xi’an, or collaborative projects in San Diego, every conversation reinforced the same truth: neurochemistry is a global effort. One of the most meaningful aspects of our outreach in 2025 has been the widening circle of connection. With strong representation at meetings in Africa, Asia, and North America, ISN is committed to inclusivity - not as a slogan, but as a responsibility We want to ensure that researchers, regardless of geography, resources, or background, feel that ISN is a society where they belong and can thrive.We are especially proud to have deepened our engagement with communities in Africa this year, and those efforts continued across every meeting we attended. Whether through promoting regional research, encouraging applications for ISN programs, or simply offering space for dialogue, we are working to lower barriers and raise visibility Our journal, the Journal of Neurochemistry (JNC), remains an important part of this effort. Many conversations at our booths and sessions revolved around the journal - its role in highlighting global research, its growing network of authors and editors, and our ongoing mission.
The ISN By-laws state:
Honorary Members may be elected from those who in the opinion of the Society have made an exceptional contribution to neurochemistry or from persons of distinction in science. Honorary Members will be nominated by the Council and shall be elected by a majority of two thirds of the Ordinary Members at any Business Meeting. Honorary Members shall not be entitled to vote but may attend Society Meetings and participate in Society events to the extent permitted by the Council of Management (ISN ByLaws, 2015, Article III, section 1b).
So far, ISN has only elected two ISN Honorary Members, Alice Pucknat in 1999 and Anthony Turner in 2025.
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