Membership

I am eager to join the ALBA Network due to its commitment to promoting equity and diversity in brain sciences. The network's goals, including countering bias, recognizing contributions to science and diversity, and providing opportunities for underrepresented groups, resonate with my values. I see the network's actions, such as establishing best practices, curating resources, hosting events, and creating awards, as crucial steps toward fostering inclusivity. The emphasis on mentoring, building a scientist database, and advocacy aligns with my belief in collaborative efforts for positive change. Joining the ALBA Network, I aim to actively contribute to its mission and leverage my skills to support its goals.

I’m interested in supporting more diversity of all kinds in neuroscience (academia and industry).

To get connected with other like minded people in neurosciences

I am a member of the Steering Committee as I strongly believe that supporting women in Brain Sciences can help the overall advancement of neuroscience and build the foundation of a more diverse and equal society.

To be part of a dynamic network and to be more visible internationally.

The challenge posed by a complete understanding of the brain and its disorders is huge: we need all talents, all possible resources available, we need to be inclusive to move forward and to face this challenge.

I have recently realized (by analysing the shocking ERC_Advanced Grants data) that my I was way off in believing that we had pretty much solved the issues of women in neuroscience. I have been naive and biased by my own good experiences in terms of both mentoring and representation. I would like to do something to help change the situation.

Because we all need to work harder to make neuroscience more equitable and diverse

towards equality and diversity in sciences

I see inequality in academia. As someone experiencing glass, bamboo, and reverse-silver ceiling, I would love to make a positive change.

The mission of Alba to raise awareness on gender and diversity issues in neuroscience is important to me. I would like to use my empowerment in neuroscience to support and promote the next generation of women and diverse brain scientists.

Why are you joining ALBA?” : “Convinced that a diverse and inclusive science is paramount, that we all still have progress to make to reach this ideal, and that together we will go further faster, I joined the ALBA network because I share the values its members uphold and wish to contribute to building together a caring and fulfilling environment essential to first-rate, rigorous, reproducible and high-impact research for the neuroscience community that will ultimately benefit society as a whole.

Because I want to connect with neuro-scientist around the world and help each other

I met ALBA at the 35th ECNP in Vienna and I'm certain that we can collaborate to make a larger presence in Chile and the region.