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I consider equal opportunities should be a priority in brain sciences, in science in general, and global society.
I sincerely appreciate this initiative and would like to give a contribution.

I intend to be part of a research community were I can be mentored continuously to fuel my zeal for research. Interestingly I am currently working on a research on toxicology of which might require funding in the nearest future and as a result , I believe when I present such idea here, it will arouse the interest of this research body. Thus your advice and directions will provide the recognition I need to push on.

I strongly support efforts to increase opportunities for all individuals, particularly those historically underrepresented and marginalized, to participate in science.

I have had to bring awareness and visibility to my lab and I would like to work with others doing the same on a broader scale.

As a young woman in the early stages of my scientific career, I join the ALBA Network because I share its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I believe that supporting underrepresented voices and fostering collaboration enrich research, leading to a fairer and more global neuroscience community.

I want to join the Alba network because I recognize myself in each of its missions:
- I'm part of an INSERM committee aimed at parity and professional equity, and I promote diversity in my own team (i.e., equal numbers of men and women, presence of several people from groups under-represented in neuroscience in my group) ;
- It's very important for me to mentor students to make them excellent scientists. I do my utmost to encourage all my young colleagues in their scientific careers, especially those from diverse and under-represented groups;
- I encourage not only the development of top-level research, but also best practice in ethics and deontology.

Identifying and removing implicit biases against underrepresented groups in education is not straightforward - especially for privileged groups like mine, who never faced discrimination. In ALBA network I found a comprehensive guide for concrete actions promoting equity and inclusion, within an excellent framework for monitoring and improving those actions.

While I identify as belonging to some of the underrapresented groups listed below, I would like to join mostly to share experiences and support colleagues, and future colleagues, who are currently struggling against any bias in both academic and 'corporate' Neuroscience research.

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

To join a community of people who share the desire to increase equality and diversity in brain sciences.

By joining the ALBA Network, you demonstrate your commitment to promoting change in neuroscience, specifically in terms of equal opportunities. It provides you with tools to network and collaborate with other experts in the field. Through mentoring programs, I can contribute to fostering a positive change in the field, promoting a more inclusive and equitable future for all of us. I have a keen interest in this topic due to my personal experience as a female neuroscientist and mother of three, two of whom are also girls. I actively participated in creating a local support network for female researchers during my postdoctoral stage, called 'STEM Circuits.' I am delighted to be a part of a larger network that focuses on my research field.

I recently attended one of the meetings organized by the ALBA network and found it really useful for my future. I would like to be more involved in such opportunities and see If I can contribute in any way to help fellow scientist to prosper in neuroscience in Europe.