ALBA Network

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💫 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!
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💫 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!

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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!

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⌛️ Final call! Applications close today at 23:45 CET

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💫 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!

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➡️ Last day to nominate or apply!

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🧠 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
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⏳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.

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🧠 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
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✨ Deadline extended! You now have until 22 January 2026 to nominate inspiring Europe-based students or PIs for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize. Honouring work advancing #diversity #equity & #inclusion in #neuroscience. Self-nominations are welcome.

🏆 €2000 + travel to #FENS2026
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🔔 2 days left for the Nominations for the 2026 #ALBA– #FKNE Diversity Prize!

Highlight scientists driving progress in diversity, equity and inclusion in #BrainResearch. 🧠

🗓️ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
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✨ While enjoying the holiday season, why not take a moment to nominate an inspiring Europe-based scientist for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize? Whether it’s a PI, a student, or even yourself, celebrate someone who is making the neuroscience community more inclusive.
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📅 8 January 2026

🏆 Make 2025 memorable by nominating a deserving researcher! The ALBA-Roche Prize for Excellence in Neuroscience Research recognises those whose resilience and determination have shaped extraordinary scientific journeys and who continue to thrive despite challenges.

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📅 20 Jan 2026

🔔 Nominations for the 2026 ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize are open!

Celebrate researchers advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across #BrainResearch. 🧠

🗓️ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
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🧠Nominations open for the 2026 ALBA-Roche Prize honouring mid-career #neuroscientists whose research achievements - relative to opportunity - advances understanding of causal mechanisms of #braindiseases.

🏆€15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony
🤝Self-nominations welcome
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🗣️ Speakers & facilitators: Michelle Rank, Elizabeth Coulson, Saraid Billiards, Nathalie Dehorter, Jen Evans, James Vickers, Ethan Scott & Adele Woodhouse.
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⏰ Final From Declaration to Action workshop coming up! A hybrid session with @ausneurosoc.bsky.social: a live EDI panel + an online workshop.
🔵 Sustaining inclusion: practical strategies and leadership for lasting EDI change
📅 1 Dec – 12:40 AEDT
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Supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social

Don't miss this crucial discussion on inequities in funding & career progression in research, held by @britishneuro.bsky.social and @ucl.ac.uk's REPAIR Project.
📅 26 Nov ⏲️ 12 PM GMT
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🎪 ALBA is also exhibiting at the @fens.org Booth (3819). Exciting news: we have new badges! Stop by to check them out, discover our current projects, and learn about open calls.
#Neuroscience2025

📣 Tonight is the ALBA–IBRO Social at #SfN2025!
Join us at 7 PM at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina to connect with neuroscientists who care about inclusion, build supportive networks, and enjoy drinks & snacks.
📍Rancho Santa Fe Room
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🤝 Supported by ibroorg.bsky.social

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🌟It’s that time of the year! Nominate Europe-based students or PIs advancing #diversity #equity & #inclusion in #neuroscience. The winner will be celebrated at #FENS2026 in Barcelona, receiving €2000 + travel support to attend the meeting. Self nominations are welcome!
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📅 8 Jan 2026

Come break down the ivory tower of ableism with us!
#internationaldayofdisability

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@bita137.bsky.social
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@ilya-smolensky.bsky.social
@katherinedeane.bsky.social
@disabledinstem.bsky.social
@ecnp.eu @fens.org @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social

In “A Journey of Self-Awareness towards Understanding Disability,” Dionna shares their experience navigating academia while living with multiple #disabilities — and how self-awareness became a path toward #advocacy, #inclusion, and accessible neuroscience.
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#idpd2025 #idpwd2025

Promotional poster for the ALBA Network webinar series titled "Breaking down the ivory tower". The featured episode is "A journey of self-awareness towards understanding disability", scheduled for 3 December 2025 at 10:00 EST / 16:00 CET. The poster includes a portrait of Dr. Dionna Williams from Emory University, US, wearing red glasses and smiling. The background shows chess pieces with a large hand making one piece fall down with another piece. The ALBA Network logo appears at the top in purple with the tagline "Towards diversity and equity in brain sciences – a division of FENS", and a QR code is displayed at the bottom right alongside the hashtag #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities.

🧠 ALBA Webinar: Breaking Down the Ivory Tower — Ep7
This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, join us for a powerful conversation with Dr Dionna Williams (Emory University School of Medicine, US) @dwwilliamslab.bsky.social
📅 3 Dec 2025
⏰ 10:00 EST | 16:00 CET
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#DisabledInSTEM