Membership

I am passionate about working toward improving representation of women and underrepresented groups in science. I have been involved in addressing this at the undergrad, grad, postdoc and faculty levels. I am very keen to expand my involvement globally and working with ALBA will bring exciting opportunities. Also I should mention that I have dual citizenship UK and USA, and have many connections in europe. I am the past president of SfN and so am also keen to foster a closer collaboration between SfN and ALBA.

I support health equity by advocating for the inclusion of sex and gender as variables in neuroscience research. DEI in both research and education is fundamental to create a safe environment for trainees and marginalized groups and resolve uneven distribution of power across institutions’ hierarchy

I applaud Alba's beginnings and ongoing efforts to encourage networking, outreach and advocacy,. I admire the leadership of Carmen Sandi and Megan Carey. In addition, I have trainees who now have their own groups in Europe and I wish to strengthen ties there, with an outlook to the next generation.

I've decided to join Alba in an effort to promote greater diversity and equity in neuroscience research.

I am joining the ALBA Network because it aligns with my commitment to promoting equity and diversity within the brain sciences. The ALBA Network, established by FENS, IBRO, and SfN, provides a global platform to address and reduce disparities in neuroscience, supporting the inclusion of underrepresented voices and perspectives. By joining, I aim to contribute to the network’s mission of creating a more inclusive research environment, where diverse backgrounds and experiences can drive innovation and enrich the field. Being part of ALBA will allow me to connect with like-minded professionals, collaborate on initiatives that enhance access and opportunities, and support systemic change within neuroscience communities worldwide.

To find resources when making the case about inequities in my university. To join a mentoring network.

I am invested in supporting women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ people in neuroscience

To promote the participation and success of women and underrepresented members of the scientific community

I recently became an ALBA member and made a presentation on LGBT inclusion in brain science during the ALBA webinar on diversity issues in Latin America. The enlightening set of presentations and encouraging discussions during this webinar inspired me to boost my participation in the ALBA network. I believe diversity among members of leading teams is important for implementing comprehensive and inclusive policies. Thus, I considered that my personal history as a brain scientist born in Latin America and a member of the LGBTQ community could contribute to this goal.

I am a woman in science, mother and wife. Immigrant to the United states and from a diverse background. I have experience and witnessed discrimination through my personal life and career. I want to help change society towards a more inclusive environment.
I am engaged on a daily basis to be inclusive and I make sure to allow everyone, regardless of their background, to be given opportunities because I believe that it is through diversity that we make progress.

To improve the visibility, representation, and equity of women and other underrepresented scientists .

To work with others nationally and internationally to fight racism and other forms of oppression with the long term goal of achieving true equity and inclusion.

I am involved in DEI efforts at my school and university and have been working with a number of my societies to incorporate inclusive practices around sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. As such, I am always interested in learning new "best practices" for supporting trainees and junior faculty who are from marginalized groups and networking with other neuroscientists interested in the same.