The ALBA Network is holding its General Assembly on 30th June 4-7 pm CEST / 10 am-1 pm EDT / 7.30-10.30 pm IST
All ALBA members are invited to attend.
Programme
(times are in CEST)
4-4:25 pm: Reflections from the ALBA core leadership
Speakers: Carmen Sandi (outgoing Chair), Megan Carey (incoming Chair)
4:25-4:40 pm: Research funding in brain science analyzed by gender: Common barriers in the EU and US
Presentation of first results from an ongoing ALBA data collection project.
Speakers: Diane Lipscombe(member of the ALBA Board of Directors, US) and Monica Di Luca (member of the ALBA Board of Directors, IT)
4:40-5:10 pm: Panel discussion: ALBA Network: Where do we stand today?
Panelists will discuss ALBA’s achievements and impact to date.
Moderator: Elisabeth Binder (member of the ALBA Board of Directors, DE)
Panelists:
- Francesca Cirulli (member of the ALBA Board of Directors, IT)
- Hilal Lashuel (ALBA Advisor, CH)
- Jordan Marrocco (ALBA Ambassador, US)
- Shubha Tole (member of the ALBA Board of Directors, IN)
- Tracy Bale (member of the ALBA Board of Directors, US)
5:10-5:40 pm: Panel discussion: The Future of ALBA
This panel discussion will focus on ALBA’s future priorities and initiatives.
Moderators: Zeljka Krsnik (member of the ALBA Board of Directors, HR) and Laurence Ris (member of the ALBA Board of Directors, BE)
Panelists:
- Emmeline Edwards (World Women Neuroscience, US)
- De-Shaine Murray (BlackInNeuro, UK)
- Jose Peña (member of the ALBA Board of Directors, US)
- Laura Andreae (ALBA Ambassador, UK)
- Srikanth Ramaswamy (ALBA Ambassador, CH)
5:40-6:20 pm: Brainstorming & Networking session in breakout rooms
Participants and attendees will be split into breakout rooms to brainstorm about ALBA’s future and potential new directions or initiatives.
6:20-7 pm: Concluding Session
Reports from brainstorming groups and closing remarks by Megan Carey (incoming Chair).
Announcement of the next Chair-elect.
7 pm - Join us for Happy Hour!
Let’s meet and enjoy a relaxing networking time in the cyberspace. Bring your drinks for a casual chat.
Please note that the General Assembly is only accessible to ALBA members. If you wish to join us, you can become a member for free here
*ALBA members will receive an invitation email to the General Assembly, including the agenda and the links to register for part 1 (Zoom webinar) and join part 2 (Zoom meeting).
