Membership

I am joining Alba to become a part of a network of researchers from diverse backgrounds, which is essential for the betterment of science.

I'm joining the Alba Network to connect with professionals and researchers across various fields, to share knowledge and insights, and to stay updated with the latest developments and opportunities in my area of expertise. The network provides a valuable platform for collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

In January, 2020 I was appointed as Senior Advisor to the provost on women and gender-diverse faculty at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Since this time, I have been immersed in issues related to equity issues specifically for women, gender diverse faculty and faculty of colour. I led an initiative to put together a team to create a faculty survey to gather data on the effects of COVID-19 on the research, teaching and service workload on faculty. We submitted a report highlighting the disproportionate impact on women and gender diverse faculty. We are now in the process of working with UBC administration to develop solutions to manage this major issue. I am also leading several other initiatives to create a UBC wide policy to increase diversity in conference panels and keynote speakers. There has been increasing attention directed at the lack of diverse representation among invited and keynote speakers and panelists at conferences and meetings. While in principle it is accepted that diversity enhances quality and innovation, contributions from historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups are often discounted or ignored, and these groups are often underrepresented at conferences. I have also created a leadership program for junior faculty. The first year (2020) the program was limited to women and gender-diverse faculty. For the current year (2021-2022), I accepted all early career, non-tenured faculty.

Diversity is extremely important in my work. I would like to be a part of important conversations and help create change

Becoming a member of ALBA NETWORK is a great opportunity for me as an early researcher in the field of neuroscience to gain more visibility and also to increase my networking which is important for a researcher.

I would like to be part of this movement toward greater equity and inclusion, and stay informed about actions and changes.
I act as a member of the Gender Equity Committee in my institute (Paris Brain Institute).

To support this initiative to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in science.

As I am early in my career and hold similar values and mission as this origination, I would like to surround myself with academics that I align with in terms of values, can relate with, and can look up to.

Being a woman and representing a minority ethnic group in neuroscience, I would like to join the ALBA Network as I am very passionate about diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience.

Because I still dream of a more diverse, inclusive working environment but it’s not happening fast enough!

As one of the only trans women to head a research lab, supporting diversity in neuroscience is very important to me.

To network

I believe this is an important network to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in brain science research field.

I am enthusiastic about making neurosciences more inclusive, diverse, and safe

I was nominated by my supervisor to become a representative. I am also curious to know more about the Alba network, and contribute to the mission of the organization.