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IBANGS Website Advocacy / Engagement Site: Science plays a crucial role in society by driving innovation, improving health, strengthening our economy, and deepening our understanding of the natural world, ultimately enhancing the quality of life. The International Behavioural and Neural Genetics Society (IBANGS) is a member of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS; www.fens.org) which actively engages in science policy in Europe. IBANGS believes that engaging with the community is essential to bridge the gap between research and public awareness, fostering trust in scientific discoveries and ensuring that advancements in behavioral and neural genetics benefit society as a whole. By communicating our findings, scientists within the society can inspire future generations, inform policy decisions, and address ethical concerns, reinforcing the relevance of their work beyond the laboratory. Members of IBANGS have a long history of science advocacy and community engagement. If you are a member involved in science advocacy and community engagement, please reach out to [email protected]. We would love to hear about the work you are doing, and if you are comfortable, we would be happy to highlight this important work within the IBANGS community. Additional Resources: Learn about how science is being portrayed by government entities: The War on Science Slide Deck Participate in an online community of engaged Science Advocates: ‘Scientists for Science Slack’ See the inspiring science article about the organizers of the 3/7/2025 Stand up For Science Protest:: https://www.science.org/content/article/i-really-wanted-something-happen-students-behind-stand-science-protests?utm_campaign=Science&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=ownedSocial Various ways to reach out to your local politicians, depending on your research area: American Psychological Association ‘Neuroscientists need to do better at explaining basic mental health research’ by Omar Abubkajer, Karla Kaun, Eric Nestler published 21 January, 2025 in the Transmitter Synopsis: The knowledge gap between scientists, health-care professionals, policymakers and people with mental health conditions is growing, slowing the translation of basic science to new treatments. Like lawyers learning to present a case to the court, scientists should learn to educate nonscientists about their findings. This story was followed by an example of how members at the university of one of the authors, Kaun, more broadly participate in advocacy for addiction research: ‘A Case for Addiction Science Advocacy’
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