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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · 7h

🚀 Introducing Unconventional Journeys—a new video series supported by @acnporg.bsky.social exploring non-linear paths into brain research! In Ep 1, Dr. Leah Mayo shares candid insights on navigating early career doubts and overcoming obstacles in neuropharmacology. Watch: youtu.be/WWsD_uLOOfc?...

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

Panellists: 🇩🇰 Dr Vibe G. Frøkjær 🇫🇷 Dr Jodi Pawluski 🇬🇷 Dr Nikolaos Kokras Learn to navigate productivity demands and build supportive, high-performing labs right from the start of your leadership career! 🔗 Event details: www.alba.network/ECNP2026-event

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Brain Health and Leadership: Supporting Life Transitions in Your Research Team

Career Development Workshop at ECNP 2026 exploring inclusive and biologically aware leadership in academia, with practical strategies for supporting research teams through major life and health transi...

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

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

Featuring an expert panel: 🗣️ Soumya Bhattacharjee (Anthriq) 🗣️ Parul Sood (NielsenIQ) 🗣️ Shinjini Ray (Nature Communications) 🗣️ Smita Jain (NCBS) 🔗 www.alba.network/IAN2026-event Organised by the ALBA Network, supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social @fens.org @sfn.org @indiabioscience.bsky.social

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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

That’s a wrap on our spotlights! We can't wait to bring all of our panellists together for this vital conversation in Santiago. 🧠✨🧵4/4

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

Dr. Lourenço represents the exceptional quality and impact of Latin American neuroscience worldwide. His story shows how top-tier research flourishes in the region, serving as a blueprint for early-career scientists navigating non-linear paths. 💡 🧵3/4

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

I at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil, he investigates the cellular & molecular mechanisms behind synapse loss and memory deficits in Alzheimer’s. 🔬 He was also awarded the 2026 ALBA-Roche Prize for Excellence in Neuroscience! 🏆 🧵2/4

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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

Her career exemplifies excellence and resilience in Latin American neuroscience! Stay tuned for our final spotlight coming soon! 🌟🧵4/4

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

By transferring specialised technical skills to local PhD students, she actively maintains regional scientific competitiveness. As a dedicated mentor & ALBA champion, she brings vital perspectives on overcoming resource challenges & supporting women in STEM. 💡 🧵3/4

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

Group Leader at IBioBA-CONICET-MPSP & Professor at Univ. of Buenos Aires, Dr. Muraro studies sleep & circadian rhythms using Drosophila electrophysiology. 🔬 She returned to Argentina via CONICET’s repatriation framework after a decade in the UK. 🧵2/4

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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

Special thanks to Dr. Parada for facilitating our partnership with Cooperativa Ciencia to broadcast this event across LatAm! 📻 More spotlights coming this week! 🌟 🔗 Details: www.alba.network/FALAN2026-ev... 🧵4/4

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

Dr. Parada brings vital insights on building innovative research programs in Latin America while championing DEI, showing how regional scientists can expand capacity despite Global South funding hurdles. 💡 🧵3/4

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

Assoc. Professor & Director of the Center for Human Neuroscience & Neuropsychology at UDP Chile, Dr. Parada is a pioneer in 4E-Cognition & Mobile Brain/Body Imaging (MoBI). 🔬 A first-gen scholar (PhD Indiana Univ), he returned to Chile to build a transdisciplinary hub. 🧵2/4

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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

Drawing from his journey, Dr. Ip can offer actionable insights into how scientists can contribute to expanding the scientific ecosystem across the region. That’s a wrap on our spotlights! We can't wait to facilitate a dynamic discussion with this incredible panel in just a few weeks. 🧠✨ 🧵4/4

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

As many early-career researchers are now navigating an era where postdocs routinely span 8 to 12 years, the award-winning investigator offers perspective on managing this extended trajectory and successfully transitioning home.💡🧵3/4

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

After completing his undergraduate studies in Sydney, Australia, Dr. Ip returned to Hong Kong for his PhD at HKUST, followed by extensive postdoctoral training at MIT’s prestigious Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, before securing a faculty position back in his home country.🔬🧵2/4

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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

Having experienced a cross-continental journey, Dr. Shaker’s reflections on training mobility and research development encapsulate actionable insights into launching a lab in a new country, building global networks and thriving as an international scientist. 🧵4/4

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

An award-winning investigator in 3D stem-cell modeling, he offers early-career researchers a compelling, modern blueprint for navigating international mobility and successfully building an independent faculty career abroad. 🌐 🧵3/4

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

Spanning a career trajectory across multiple countries, Dr. Shaker completed his PhD in South Korea and a postdoc in Australia before establishing his lab at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar, where he pioneers organoid neuroscience research.💡 🧵2/4

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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

Drawing on her established career and vocal advocacy for women in STEM, Prof. Kim shares personal and institutional perspectives on neuroscience networks and regional collaboration, offering valuable strategies for scientific leadership and community growth. 🧵4/4

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

An ARC Future Fellow and renowned researcher in emotional learning and memory, she offers early-career scientists a model for navigating the transition from international postdoctoral training to running a successful independent lab at home. 💡 🧵3/4

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

After completing her PhD at UNSW and a postdoc at the University of Michigan, Prof. Kim returned home to Australia to establish her lab, now leading the Molecular Psychiatry Laboratory at Deakin University. 🔬✨ 🧵2/4

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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 · 31/07/2026

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

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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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