Membership

I met at FENS 2020. I saw Alba Network really doing great work. I wanted to follow many of Alba's works closely. Also thank you very much for the scholarship you gave me at FENS. this impressed me a lot. Thank you Alba-Network.

I would like to support the inclusion of underrepresented groups in the brain research.

I like ALBAs mission and values, would like to network with others, still feel there is some way to go, but hopefully together we can make strides every day to promote DEI in neuroscience and science in general.

I am joining the ALBA Network because I am deeply committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in brain science. The mission resonates with my values, particularly the focus on establishing best practices and curating resources to address bias and underrepresentation. I believe that hosting networking events at major conferences will foster collaboration and innovation, while the establishment of awards will recognize and celebrate the contributions of underrepresented groups.

Additionally, advocating for policy changes and creating a mentoring community are crucial steps toward building a more equitable field. I am excited about the opportunity to highlight success stories, which can inspire future generations of scientists. By contributing to a centralized database of diverse scientists, we can ensure that all voices are heard and represented in our community. Overall, I see my involvement as a way to actively participate in meaningful change within the scientific landscape.

Joining the Alba network could offer me opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and access to resources within the field. Additionally, participation in such networks often opens doors to conferences, research opportunities, and the latest developments in the neurosciences field

As a scientist, I have an ongoing interest in getting more involved with the scientific and research community at the International level, and communicating science and education across different countries. Some of this stems from my fluency in multiple languages (English, Arabic and French), having heritage and routes not only in the USA but also in Europe and the Middle East. This allowed me to have the ability to communicate with people of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge, which is also evidenced by my outreach activities in the community and my interactions with donors, students, other scientists and the general public. My interests in joining the ALBA network are to bring science to a wider audience around the globe and to engage new research and education paradigms that cut across cultural barriers.

Gender inequality is everywhere in the academia, from university position as professors, editorial bord of prestigious journal, prize winner and etc. If we want to increase awareness, networks like ALBA is the first step.

Networking, mentoring and improved representation.

As I think it would help me evaluate my neural knowledge and help to achieve my goal.

I would like to support diversity in science. As equal opportunity office during professorial appointments in our University I am also in a position to implicate any diversity measures and would therefore like to stay up to date in this regard.

During FENS2020 Virtual Forum, I had chance to join many Alba events. The scope of the events and sincerity of the speakers made me feel positive about career in science again. I am looking forward to join Alba Network to receive&provide support and to contribute towards equity in academia and science.

As someone who identifies with multiple of the underrepresented groups in neuroscience and knowing the challenges this entails, I want to join ALBA to be a part of the change in the brain science field and to support its future transformation.

I consider Alba to be a great opportunity to access unique mentoring resources for advancing my career, especially at this early stage, and to have a better understanding of how mentoring in STEM fields work.