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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 2h

Heading to #ECNP2026 in Munich? 🧠✨ Join ALBA for a session on "biologically aware" academic leadership! Learn practical strategies to support research teams through life, health, and parental leave transitions. 📅 Sun, 11 Oct | 13:55 CEST 📍 Room 4, ICM Messe München 🧵👇

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Attending #IAN2026 in Manesar this October? 🧠🇮🇳 Join our ALBA-IBRO session on navigating non-academic careers in neuroscience! Learn how to translate core scientific strengths into leadership across deep-tech, industry, publishing, and fundraising. 📅 Fri, 9 Oct | 13:30 IST 📍 Hall 1, Savoy Suites 🧵👇

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Since 2021, the ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture has brought researchers from Argentina, Chile, Mexico, South Korea and Hungary to the FENS Forum. Know a PI (5+ years) in a country underrepresented in #neuroscience #publications & #conferences? Nominate by 14 Oct to speak at #FENS2028! 👉🏾 loom.ly/FEG7E-w

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🧠🏆 Know an outstanding neuroscientist working in a country underrepresented in neuroscience publications and conferences? Nominate them for the 2027 ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture and give their work a platform at #FENS2028! 👉🏽 loom.ly/FEG7E-w @elsevierconnect.bsky.social

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ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences

Recognising outstanding scientific work in all areas of neuroscience, with a focus on underrepresented individuals.

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Accessibility in science isn't optional—and it doesn't have to be complex! 🧠♿ ALBA’s new guide offers practical, low-cost steps to build inclusive conferences for all. 📖 Read & share with your event team: www.alba.network/conference-a... @fens.org @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Attending #FALAN2026 in Santiago? 🧠🇨🇱 Don't miss the ALBA-IBRO Special Event on Monday, 31 August! Details below👇

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

📣 ALBA & @elsevierconnect.bsky.social invite nominations for the 2027 Award Lecture - for outstanding neuroscientists in countries underrepresented in neuroscience publications and conferences. 🏆 Special Lecture at #FENS2028 ✅ Must have led own lab ≥5 years 📆 Apply by 14 Oct 2026 👉🏽 loom.ly/FEG7E-w

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Community and representation in neuroscience matter deeply. If you’re an LGBTQIA+ neuroscientist looking for connection, support, or community—check out Brainbow! 🧠✨ Help us reach researchers worldwide by sharing! 👇

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight | To close out our series ahead of the ALBA-IBRO Special Event at #FALAN2026, we’re excited to highlight our final panellist: Dr. Mychael Lourenço! 🧠🇧🇷 🧵1/4 🔗 Event details: www.alba.network/FALAN2026-ev... @fens.org @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight | Continuing our panel highlights for the ALBA-IBRO Special Event at #FALAN2026 in Santiago! 🧠🇦🇷 Next up, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Nara Muraro! 🧵1/4 🔗 Event details: www.alba.network/FALAN2026-ev...

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight | As we prepare for the ALBA-IBRO Special Event at #FALAN2026 in Santiago, we’re spotlighting our panellists! 🧠🇨🇱 First up, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Francisco Parada! 🧵1/4 @fens.org @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight | Wrapping up our series for the ALBA-IBRO Special Session in HK, we are thrilled to feature our final panellist: Dr. Jacque Ip! 🧠🇭🇰 🧵1/4 Event details: www.alba.network/FAONS2026-ev...

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight | Next up in our series ahead of APSN-FAONS-HKSN 2026 in Hong Kong—meet Dr. Mohammed Shaker! 🧠🇶🇦👇See below: 🔗 Event details: www.alba.network/FAONS2026-ev... @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @fens.org 🧵1/4

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight | As we prepare for the ALBA-IBRO Special Session at APSN-FAONS-HKSN 2026 in HK, we’re highlighting our panellists! 🧠🇭🇰 First up, we are thrilled to feature Prof. Jee Hyun Kim (Deakin University, Australia)! 🇦🇺 🧵1/4 🔗 Event details: www.alba.network/FAONS2026-ev...

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Heading to Santiago for #FALAN2026? 🧠✨ Join the ALBA-IBRO Special Event on equity, resilience & regional growth in Latin American neuroscience! 🎙 Dr. F. Parada, Dr. N. Muraro & Dr. M. Lourenço 🗓 31 Aug 2026 | 16:45 CLT 📍 Centro de Extensión UC 🔗 Details: www.alba.network/FALAN2026-ev...

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Heading to Hong Kong for APSN-FAONS-HKSN 2026? 🧠✨ Join the ALBA-IBRO Special Session: Scientific Mobility and Identity in Neuroscience Careers. 🎙 Prof. Jee Hyun Kim, Dr. Mohammed Shaker & Dr. Jacque Ip 🗓 23 Aug 2026 | 14:30 HKT 📍 HKU 🔗 Full info: www.alba.network/FAONS2026-ev...

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

📡 Calling all neuroscientists with disabilities! Join the ALBA Database of Scientists with Disabilities to boost representation and access new opportunities: 📢 Speak at events 💡 Advise on accessibility 📜 Shape inclusion policies 👉 Sign up: www.alba.network/database-dis...

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In their essay, ALBA Network team members Keerthana Iyer, Arish Rakshasa-Loots, Ana Silva and Violetta Zujovic argue that to improve global neuroscience participation the field must embrace a more holistic definition of underrepresentation. #neuroskyence

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Redefining underrepresentation in global neuroscience

Shifting the focus of equity initiatives from identity categories to structural barriers can reveal overlooked challenges and increase global support.

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

What if we thought about #underrepresentation in #neuroscience the way public health thinks about the social determinants of health — not as a property of individuals, but as a product of the conditions they navigate? That's the argument at the heart of our new essay in @thetransmitter.bsky.social

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Redefining underrepresentation in global neuroscience

Shifting the focus of equity initiatives from identity categories to structural barriers can reveal overlooked challenges and increase global support.

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

One of our ALBA travel awardees won't be at #FENS2026 — not because they lacked merit, but because they couldn't get a visa. Science is meant to be borderless. It's time our visa policies reflected that. Support our call for fairer, more transparent visa processes for researchers: loom.ly/y4iYBOE

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Ahead of #FENS2026, we're excited to launch the EJN Women in Neuroscience virtual issue with Wiley—first-hand profiles of women neuroscientists: their science, their experiences, and their perspectives. Three interviewees will join the ALBA-Hertie workshop at #FENS2026 on 8 July! 👉🏽 loom.ly/4EoNGb8

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🌍Congratulations to the ALBA-CHS Travel Awardees for the FENS Forum 2026 🎉 Discover the Awardees: www.alba.network/TravelAwarde...

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🎪 Attending #FENS2026? Drop by the FENS Booth for ALBA's informal Meet & Greets! Connect with us, ask questions, and discover how to champion equity in neuroscience. 📌 FENS Booth (Main Exhibition Hall)

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🌈 As Pride Month comes to a close, we're proud to introduce Brainbow—a new Slack workspace for LGBTQIA+ people in neuroscience worldwide. Help us reach everyone by sharing with friends & colleagues around the world! loom.ly/2_KfMCU @fens.org @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

✨ End #FENS2026 with inspiring science & remarkable journeys! 🌍 Staying until the final day of the FENS Forum? Make sure to add this your itinerary! 🏆 The ALBA-Elsevier Award recognises outstanding neuroscientists from regions historically underrepresented in major publications and global forums.

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🏆 Join us in celebrating outstanding contributions to neuroscience at #FENS2026! Mark your calendars for these upcoming ALBA Award ceremonies and lectures honouring exceptional researchers who are pushing boundaries and championing equity in brain sciences. 🌟

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🤩 Will you be in Barcelona for #FENS2026? Don't miss the ALBA-Hertie Career Development Workshop on "Redefining Success in Neuroscience"! 👉 Full programme & registration here: www.alba.network/SiE-FENS2026

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

⏰ Only 3 weeks left to secure your priority entry for the ALBA-Neuromatch-IBRO Networking Event at #FENS2026 in Barcelona! 👉 Full programme & registration here: www.alba.network/NE-FENS2026

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Heading to Barcelona for #FENS2026? 🧠 Here is your ultimate guide to connecting with the ALBA community and levelling up your #equity & #inclusion advocacy. 📍 All events take place at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona @fens.org @sfn.org

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

How do socioeconomic barriers shape who gets to do science?🧠🌍 We’ve distilled a past ALBA-IBRO webinar into an accessible read on unequal access to opportunity in academia and efforts to build more inclusive research systems. 👉🏾 loom.ly/5Oz2teM These digests are supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 19/05/2026

🧠 Statement from #ALBA! 🌐 Visa processes in many regions have become increasingly difficult. 🌍 The ALBA Network calls for a fair and inclusive system that strengthens global neuroscience. ✍️ Read the full statement: buff.ly/sCmpqoR 👉 Sign here: buff.ly/9O6Qg2o @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

How can #Indigenous perspectives reshape #neuroscience? We’ve distilled a past ALBA-IBRO webinar into an accessible read on systemic barriers in academia, community-led research, and inclusive approaches to studying the brain. 👉🏾 loom.ly/AH6Wtco These digests are supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🏆 Nominations for The Brain Prize 2027 are now open! ALBA supports the impact of this prestigious award - take a look at our guidelines to help craft strong nominations aligned with the prize’s goals, and help spotlight excellence in neuroscience. 👉🏿 loom.ly/0NUB_YI 🗓️ 1 September 2026

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 16/04/2026

📚 New article from #EJN - The European Journal of Neuroscience | Open to all for 90 days! 🔬 Emma Yhnell and Dorothy Tse discuss how mentoring supports career development, builds a sense of belonging and helps navigate challenges in academia. 💭 Want to learn more? 🔗 buff.ly/UQa3pMl

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🗣️ Don't miss out on this vital conversation on 24 April! We're covering climate surveys, inclusive funding, and hearing from incredible role models. Whether you're in Frankfurt or joining online, secure your spot now: loom.ly/J6arf2g 🙏🏾 Organised with @neurocure.bsky.social @goetheuni.bsky.social

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Is academia truly inclusive for LGBTQIA+ scientists?Join us 24 April at Goethe University Frankfurt (or online!) for a discussion on intersectionality in psychology & neuroscience. Feat. insights from the ALBA global climate survey, the DFG, and community role models. 👉🏾 Register loom.ly/J6arf2g

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 31/03/2026

🧠 New statement from @network-alba.bsky.social! 🔬 #ALBA calls for fairer, more transparent visa processes and more inclusive scientific exchange. It’s time to remove barriers and enable all scientists to contribute. ✍️ buff.ly/b88cBSY 👉 Sign: buff.ly/uSrfb5q @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social

🧠 New statement from #ALBA!

🌐 Scientists shouldn’t be held back by borders. High visa fees, unclear procedures, and unexplained refusals continue to limit participation in global science. These barriers disproportionately affect researchers from mobility-restricted regions and hinder collaboration, innovation and equity.

🌍 The ALBA Network calls for fairer, more transparent visa processes and more inclusive scientific exchange. It’s time to remove barriers and enable all scientists to contribute.

✍️ Read the full statement: https://www.alba.network/visa-mobility-statement
👉 Add your name: https://form.jotform.com/260773152590357

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🗣️ How do institutional and political environments shape scientific careers? A global survey of >400 LGBTQIA+ neuroscientists by members of the ALBA Gender & Sexual Diversity Working Group shows impacts on career decisions, mobility, wellbeing, job satisfaction, safety & inclusion. 👉🏽 loom.ly/AKU04oc

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🌍 Science has no borders — but scientists do. Researchers from mobility-restricted regions face arbitrary visa rejections and delays that derail careers and limit knowledge exchange. Read ALBA's full statement and recommendations. Add your name to strengthen the call for change! 🗣️ loom.ly/y4iYBOE

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

What does it take to build a #neuroscience career in Africa? 🌍 We’ve distilled a past ALBA–IBRO #GlobalDiversity webinar into a quick, accessible read, sharing real-world skills and mindsets that shape careers on the continent. 👉 loom.ly/8QN1zfc These digests are supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

⏰ Deadline approaching! Apply by 20 March for the ALBA Network’s 6-month internship and help support global events and outreach promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in neuroscience. 👉 loom.ly/Wo5FbD0

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

💫 Dr Mychael Lourenco, UFRJ, Brazil is the 2026 ALBA-Roche Prize winner for his important contributions to elucidating the mechanistic interplay between metabolism, inflammation, and synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease. Join us on 8 July at #FENS2026 for the award ceremony! 👉🏾 loom.ly/FtW83mI

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

💫 Dr Dori Grijseels, postdoc at MPINB Germany, is the 2026 ALBA-FKNE Diversity Awardee, for their outstanding leadership in advancing inclusive research practices and evidence-based advocacy for queer and trans scientists. Join us on 10 July at #FENS2026 for the award ceremony! 👉🏽 loom.ly/mTiT4f8

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This is an exciting opportunity to support the ALBA Network’s global events and outreach initiatives! If equity, diversity and inclusion in neuroscience matter to you, this 6-month internship is your chance to make an impact. Apply by 20 March and join us! 👉 buff.ly/s4Ep7Zy

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

⌛️ Final call! Applications close today at 23:45 CET 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

💫 Dr Éva Mikics, Group Leader at the HUN-REN Institute of Experimental Medicine, Budapest, is the 2026 ALBA-Elsevier Awardee, for her significant work on resilience mechanisms in stress-related psychiatric disorders. Join us on 10 July for her Special Lecture at #FENS2026! 👉🏽 loom.ly/uXBrTIg

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

➡️ Last day to nominate or apply!

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🧠 Deadline extended! You now have until 29 Jan to nominate remarkable mid-career researchers (can be yourself) whose neuroscience achievements shine relative to opportunity, especially those uncovering the causal mechanisms of brain diseases. 🏆 €15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

⏳The call for nominations for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize closes in 7 days! Don't miss the chance to recognise impactful work promoting fairness and inclusion across neuroscience. 👉🏽 loom.ly/elEwkCE @fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

🧠 Start the year by celebrating excellence in #neuroscience with the ALBA-Roche Prize! 10 days left to nominate mid-career researchers whose achievements, relative to #opportunity, advance understanding of causal mechanisms of #braindiseases. 🏆 €15k + #FENS2026 travel support 👉🏾 loom.ly/_EvQvm4

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