The purpose of the Swedish Society for Neuroscience (SSfN) is to advance the understanding of all aspects of the normal function and development of the nervous system, and the diseases of the nervous system.
Furthermore, the Society promotes education in neuroscience as well as exchange and collaboration between Swedish and international neuroscience.
The Society represents Sweden in the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS). The chairman of the Society is the representative in the Governing Council of FENS.