ALBA General Assembly 2024

Place:
Zoom Meeting

Members will receive an invitation to register via email.

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This annual meeting provides an unparalleled opportunity for members to receive updates from leadership, engage in dynamic discussions, and contribute to shaping the future of ALBA.

The assembly will commence with updates from ALBA's leadership team. Members will receive insights into the organization's progress, recent achievements, and strategic plans for the upcoming year. We will also welcome the newly elected members of the Board of Directors.

This year's panel discussion will focus on the topic, "How is ALBA empowering the brain sciences community?" We will explore how ALBA can refine its message and activities to be genuinely inclusive, challenge existing boundaries, and effectively engage our audience without causing unintended offense. Following the panel, members will have the opportunity to participate in breakout rooms. These smaller, focused groups will allow for in-depth discussions on the topic of the panel. We are particularly interested in hearing your stories and experiences. Has ALBA made a difference in your professional journey? How has the organization empowered you? Your personal accounts are crucial in understanding the real-world impact of our initiatives and in helping us improve and expand our efforts.

The ALBA General Assembly is more than just a meeting—it's a collaborative space where every member's voice matters. We strongly encourage active participation from all members to ensure a diverse range of perspectives. Your feedback and insights are invaluable in guiding ALBA's efforts to foster an inclusive environment and maximize its impact.

Programme

3.15 – 3.30 PM

Welcome & introduction

Chair: Dr Francesca Cirulli (Incoming Chair of the Network - Istituto Superiore di Sanità, IT)

  • Welcome of the new members of the ALBA Board of Directors
  • Update on ALBA activities
  • A few words from the Outgoing Past Chair, Dr Laura Andreae (King's College London, United Kingdom)
3.30 – 4.20 PM

Panel discussion: How is ALBA empowering the brain sciences community?

Chair: Zeljka Krsnik (Outgoing Chair of the Network - School of Medicine University of Zagreb, CIBR, Croatia)

Panelists:

  • Dr Mahmoud Bukar Maina (ALBA Ambassador - University of Sussex, United Kingdom)
  • Dr Bittu Rajaraman (Member of the ALBA Gender & Sexuality Working Group - Ashoka University, India)
  • Dr Ana Silva (ALBA Board of Directors - Universidad de la República, Uruguay)
4.20 – 4.50 PMBreakout rooms: Further discussion on how ALBA is empowering the brain sciences community and your feedback on making ALBA activities more inclusive 
4.50 – 5 PMFeedback from breakout rooms & closing remarks
Times are CEST.

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

Members will receive an email to register.

More information on the ALBA Elections process.