The Society of Applied Neuroscience (SAN) is a nonprofit membership organization devoted to advancing neuroscientific knowledge and its innovative applications by empowering both scientists and practitioners in serving the public by optimising self-regulatory brain function.

Its membership is open to scientists and practitioners interested in an integrated approach with involves the neural, cognitive and behavioural levels of analysis.

SAN is registered in the Norwegian Register Brønnøysundregistrene as Organization Number 984-637-94.

SAN Aims

• Advancing integrative neuroscience, including novel applications such as neurofeedback (EEG, fMRI, NIRS), autonomic nervous system biofeedback, neuro-rehabilitation, brain-computer interface (BCI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), virtual reality feedback, vagus nerve stimulation, electro-cranial stimulaton, audio-visual stimulation, etc.
• Fostering education in applied neuroscientific techniques
• Enhancing integrative practice in clinical treatment, education and optimal performance
• Promoting evidence-based practice to optimise functions in both health and disease
• Increasing public knowledge of neuroscientific applications

SAN Functions

• Organising an annual conference
• Providing university accredited training courses on clinical, educational and optimal performance training
• Developing European standards of practice
• Supporting scientific research in applied neuroscience
• Seeking affiliation and membership concessions with like-minded societies
• Facilitating communication among scientists and practitioners
• Publishing an international scientific journal.