The Southern Ontario Neuroscience Association (SONA) was founded in 1980. We are an official local chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. The membership includes all those interested in neuroscience research from molecular and cellular neuroscience, through invertebrate neurobiology to mammalian and human brain and behaviour.

The purpose of the Association is to (1) advance our understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system, (2) bring together neuroscience researchers, both faculty and students from nearby universities, (3) provide opportunity for promotion of neuroscience education, (4) and to provide an opportunity for social contacts among researchers and their students.

ANNUAL MEETING

2026 MEETING: We are pleased to announced that the 44th annual meeting of the Southern Ontario Neuroscience Association, will be held on Saturday May 2, 2026 at McMaster University. 

Registration and abstract submission is now open. The deadline for regular registration and abstract submission is April 20, noon. The deadline for late registration (online only, no onsite registration) is April 27, noon. Registration at the annual meeting includes SONA membership for the year. 

Additional information can be found here.