Membership

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 immigrated to the US when I was in high school in order to pursue educational opportunities to escape poverty. Having benefited tremendously from diversity and outreach programs, I know firsthand the impact of initiatives that promote inclusivity and am eager to give back.

I am committed to working to increase the representation of minoritized groups in STEM. Joining a larger group effort will broaden the impact of individuals and smaller groups in many ways -- ideas and implementation methods can be shared; when efforts seem to be stalled; encouragement to keep going can be provided. The launch webinar demonstrated the power of group efforts in this regard.

I am eager to join the ALBA Network to actively contribute to its mission of promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences. My background in clinical medicine and biomedical informatics has highlighted the critical need for inclusive practices and diverse perspectives in neuroscience research and application. I am particularly drawn to ALBA's commitment to empowering scientists as advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), promoting best practices to counteract bias, and providing professional development opportunities for underrepresented groups. By becoming a member, I aim to collaborate with like-minded professionals to develop and implement strategies that foster inclusivity within the neuroscience community. I am also interested in participating in ALBA's initiatives, such as networking events and mentoring programs, to support the career development of underrepresented neuroscientists.
Joining ALBA aligns with my personal and professional goals of advocating for equitable opportunities and creating a more inclusive environment in the field of brain sciences.

I am both personally and professionally passionate about fostering more inclusive academic and scientific environments. I feel as
a fellow URM in the field, who recently became faculty at a medical institution, I can now use some of my political capital to advocate for change. This change includes advocating for policies that ensure inclusivity, visibility, and representation, and equitability both within my institution and across the broader neuroscience network.

I am a new investigator and I am aware that it comes with greater responsibility for diversity and inclusion. I want to establish outstanding ethical research standards and promote diversity in my lab and in Neuroscience.

My goal in joining ALBA is to expand resources to and representation of underrepresented groups within the scientific community.

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 .

I want to take part in various forums pertaining to the most recent neuroscience research, which we are typically unable to access because of research and experiments. I also want to stay up to date on the most recent research and get additional knowledge from the experiences of other neuroscientists.

I would like to learn about diversity and equity issues and solutions.

After learning about Alba at the 2023 IBRO Conference, I wanted to join because it is so important to extend the accessibility of neuroscience research. A diverse array of scientists is necessary to come up with a diverse array of ideas.

I believe in Alba's mission, I want to learn more and support DEI better in my research and career as a neuroscientist.

I want to be a part of an organization that is devoted to galvanizing the neuroscience community to be a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

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.