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π§ 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.
π β¬15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support
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π β¬15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
π§ 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.
π β¬15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
π β¬15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
January 29, 2026 at 8:46 AM
@fens.org @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @elsevierconnect.bsky.social @ejneuroscience.bsky.social @brcgenetics.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 11:54 AM
π« Dr Γva 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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January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
π« Dr Γva 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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ππ½ loom.ly/uXBrTIg
β‘οΈ Last day to nominate or apply!
β¨ 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.
π β¬2000 + travel to #FENS2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π β¬2000 + travel to #FENS2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
January 22, 2026 at 10:23 AM
β‘οΈ Last day to nominate or apply!
π§ 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.
π β¬15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
π β¬15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM
π§ 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.
π β¬15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
π β¬15k prize + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
β³The 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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@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social
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@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social
β¨ 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.
π β¬2000 + travel to #FENS2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π β¬2000 + travel to #FENS2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
January 15, 2026 at 9:51 AM
β³The 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.
ππ½ loom.ly/elEwkCE
@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social
ππ½ loom.ly/elEwkCE
@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social @sfn.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social
π§ 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.
π β¬15k + #FENS2026 travel support
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π β¬15k + #FENS2026 travel support
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
π§ 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.
π β¬15k + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
π β¬15k + #FENS2026 travel support
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
β¨ 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.
π β¬2000 + travel to #FENS2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π β¬2000 + travel to #FENS2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM
β¨ 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.
π β¬2000 + travel to #FENS2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π β¬2000 + travel to #FENS2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
Reposted by ALBA Network
π 2 days left for the Nominations for the 2026 #ALBAβ #FKNE Diversity Prize!
Highlight scientists driving progress in diversity, equity and inclusion in #BrainResearch. π§
ποΈ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
π buff.ly/KZo99B2
Highlight scientists driving progress in diversity, equity and inclusion in #BrainResearch. π§
ποΈ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
π buff.ly/KZo99B2
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
π 2 days left for the Nominations for the 2026 #ALBAβ #FKNE Diversity Prize!
Highlight scientists driving progress in diversity, equity and inclusion in #BrainResearch. π§
ποΈ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
π buff.ly/KZo99B2
Highlight scientists driving progress in diversity, equity and inclusion in #BrainResearch. π§
ποΈ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
π buff.ly/KZo99B2
β¨ While enjoying the holiday season, why not take a moment to nominate an inspiring Europe-based scientist for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize? Whether itβs a PI, a student, or even yourself, celebrate someone who is making the neuroscience community more inclusive.
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π 8 January 2026
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π 8 January 2026
December 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
β¨ While enjoying the holiday season, why not take a moment to nominate an inspiring Europe-based scientist for the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize? Whether itβs a PI, a student, or even yourself, celebrate someone who is making the neuroscience community more inclusive.
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π 8 January 2026
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π 8 January 2026
π 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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π 20 Jan 2026
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π 20 Jan 2026
π§ 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.
πβ¬15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony
π€Self-nominations welcome
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
πβ¬15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony
π€Self-nominations welcome
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
π 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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π 20 Jan 2026
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π 20 Jan 2026
Reposted by ALBA Network
π Nominations for the 2026 ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize are open!
Celebrate researchers advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across #BrainResearch. π§
ποΈ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
π https://loom.ly/IbLJuVQ
Celebrate researchers advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across #BrainResearch. π§
ποΈ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
π https://loom.ly/IbLJuVQ
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
π Nominations for the 2026 ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize are open!
Celebrate researchers advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across #BrainResearch. π§
ποΈ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
π https://loom.ly/IbLJuVQ
Celebrate researchers advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across #BrainResearch. π§
ποΈ Submit your nominations by 8 January 2026
π https://loom.ly/IbLJuVQ
π§ 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.
πβ¬15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony
π€Self-nominations welcome
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
πβ¬15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony
π€Self-nominations welcome
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
π§ 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.
πβ¬15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony
π€Self-nominations welcome
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
πβ¬15,000 + travel support for #FENS2026 ceremony
π€Self-nominations welcome
ππΎ loom.ly/_EvQvm4
π£οΈ Speakers & facilitators: Michelle Rank, Elizabeth Coulson, Saraid Billiards, Nathalie Dehorter, Jen Evans, James Vickers, Ethan Scott & Adele Woodhouse.
π loom.ly/wLQaW34
@mmaravall.bsky.social @ethanscottlab.bsky.social
@fekrijeselimi.bsky.social @jamescvickers.bsky.social @fens.org @sfn.org
π loom.ly/wLQaW34
@mmaravall.bsky.social @ethanscottlab.bsky.social
@fekrijeselimi.bsky.social @jamescvickers.bsky.social @fens.org @sfn.org
From Declaration to action Workshop #3 - Hybrid
ALBA &ANS join forces for the final session β a hybrid workshop and live EDI panel from Hobart, Tasmania, exploring how to build sustainable and impactful EDI programmes that embed equity into the ver...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
π£οΈ Speakers & facilitators: Michelle Rank, Elizabeth Coulson, Saraid Billiards, Nathalie Dehorter, Jen Evans, James Vickers, Ethan Scott & Adele Woodhouse.
π loom.ly/wLQaW34
@mmaravall.bsky.social @ethanscottlab.bsky.social
@fekrijeselimi.bsky.social @jamescvickers.bsky.social @fens.org @sfn.org
π loom.ly/wLQaW34
@mmaravall.bsky.social @ethanscottlab.bsky.social
@fekrijeselimi.bsky.social @jamescvickers.bsky.social @fens.org @sfn.org
β° Final From Declaration to Action workshop coming up! A hybrid session with @ausneurosoc.bsky.social: a live EDI panel + an online workshop.
π΅ Sustaining inclusion: practical strategies and leadership for lasting EDI change
π 1 Dec β 12:40 AEDT
π loom.ly/wLQaW34
Supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social
π΅ Sustaining inclusion: practical strategies and leadership for lasting EDI change
π 1 Dec β 12:40 AEDT
π loom.ly/wLQaW34
Supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
β° Final From Declaration to Action workshop coming up! A hybrid session with @ausneurosoc.bsky.social: a live EDI panel + an online workshop.
π΅ Sustaining inclusion: practical strategies and leadership for lasting EDI change
π 1 Dec β 12:40 AEDT
π loom.ly/wLQaW34
Supported by @ibroorg.bsky.social
π΅ Sustaining inclusion: practical strategies and leadership for lasting EDI change
π 1 Dec β 12:40 AEDT
π loom.ly/wLQaW34
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.
π 26 Nov β²οΈ 12 PM GMT
π loom.ly/wrElfdk
π 26 Nov β²οΈ 12 PM GMT
π loom.ly/wrElfdk
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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.
π 26 Nov β²οΈ 12 PM GMT
π loom.ly/wrElfdk
π 26 Nov β²οΈ 12 PM GMT
π loom.ly/wrElfdk
πͺ 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
#Neuroscience2025
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
πͺ 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
#Neuroscience2025
π£ Tonight is the ALBAβIBRO 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.
πRancho Santa Fe Room
ππΎ loom.ly/3zJXoqE
π€ Supported by ibroorg.bsky.social
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.
πRancho Santa Fe Room
ππΎ loom.ly/3zJXoqE
π€ Supported by ibroorg.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
π£ Tonight is the ALBAβIBRO 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.
πRancho Santa Fe Room
ππΎ loom.ly/3zJXoqE
π€ Supported by ibroorg.bsky.social
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.
πRancho Santa Fe Room
ππΎ loom.ly/3zJXoqE
π€ Supported by ibroorg.bsky.social
πItβs 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 β¬2000 + travel support to attend the meeting. Self nominations are welcome!
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π 8 Jan 2026
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π 8 Jan 2026
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
πItβs 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 β¬2000 + travel support to attend the meeting. Self nominations are welcome!
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π 8 Jan 2026
ππΎ loom.ly/elEwkCE
π 8 Jan 2026
Come break down the ivory tower of ableism with us!
#internationaldayofdisability
@grubblabneuro.bsky.social
@bita137.bsky.social
@megancarey.bsky.social
@ilya-smolensky.bsky.social
@katherinedeane.bsky.social
@disabledinstem.bsky.social
@ecnp.eu @fens.org @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social
#internationaldayofdisability
@grubblabneuro.bsky.social
@bita137.bsky.social
@megancarey.bsky.social
@ilya-smolensky.bsky.social
@katherinedeane.bsky.social
@disabledinstem.bsky.social
@ecnp.eu @fens.org @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Come break down the ivory tower of ableism with us!
#internationaldayofdisability
@grubblabneuro.bsky.social
@bita137.bsky.social
@megancarey.bsky.social
@ilya-smolensky.bsky.social
@katherinedeane.bsky.social
@disabledinstem.bsky.social
@ecnp.eu @fens.org @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social
#internationaldayofdisability
@grubblabneuro.bsky.social
@bita137.bsky.social
@megancarey.bsky.social
@ilya-smolensky.bsky.social
@katherinedeane.bsky.social
@disabledinstem.bsky.social
@ecnp.eu @fens.org @sfn.org @ibroorg.bsky.social
In βA Journey of Self-Awareness towards Understanding Disability,β Dionna shares their experience navigating academia while living with multiple #disabilities β and how self-awareness became a path toward #advocacy, #inclusion, and accessible neuroscience.
π loom.ly/-VJQ83g
#idpd2025 #idpwd2025
π loom.ly/-VJQ83g
#idpd2025 #idpwd2025
Breaking down the ivory tower - Episode 7
With this webinar series, the ALBA Disability & Accessibility Working Group wants to bring down the ivory tower of ableism among the population of brain researchers, one extraordinary neuroscientist a...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In βA Journey of Self-Awareness towards Understanding Disability,β Dionna shares their experience navigating academia while living with multiple #disabilities β and how self-awareness became a path toward #advocacy, #inclusion, and accessible neuroscience.
π loom.ly/-VJQ83g
#idpd2025 #idpwd2025
π loom.ly/-VJQ83g
#idpd2025 #idpwd2025
π§ ALBA Webinar: Breaking Down the Ivory Tower β Ep7
This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, join us for a powerful conversation with Dr Dionna Williams (Emory University School of Medicine, US) @dwwilliamslab.bsky.social
π 3 Dec 2025
β° 10:00 EST | 16:00 CET
π loom.ly/-VJQ83g
#DisabledInSTEM
This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, join us for a powerful conversation with Dr Dionna Williams (Emory University School of Medicine, US) @dwwilliamslab.bsky.social
π 3 Dec 2025
β° 10:00 EST | 16:00 CET
π loom.ly/-VJQ83g
#DisabledInSTEM
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
π§ ALBA Webinar: Breaking Down the Ivory Tower β Ep7
This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, join us for a powerful conversation with Dr Dionna Williams (Emory University School of Medicine, US) @dwwilliamslab.bsky.social
π 3 Dec 2025
β° 10:00 EST | 16:00 CET
π loom.ly/-VJQ83g
#DisabledInSTEM
This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, join us for a powerful conversation with Dr Dionna Williams (Emory University School of Medicine, US) @dwwilliamslab.bsky.social
π 3 Dec 2025
β° 10:00 EST | 16:00 CET
π loom.ly/-VJQ83g
#DisabledInSTEM