🚀 Unconventional Journeys Episode 3 has landed! The finale of the series exploring the real, often non-linear paths people take into brain research is here, supported by the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology @ACNPorg . In the final episode, Dr Susanne E. Ahmari @ahmari_lab unpacks her path of building a career as both a clinician and researcher. She shares how following her scientific passions led to groundbreaking work on the neural circuits of OCD and offers key advice for early-career scientists carving out their own space.  🎬 Watch the episode now to hear how Dr Ahmari’s ‘Unconventional Journey’ takes shape. 🔗 Watch here: piped.video/t6Hq7t5hIJE @FENSorg @IBROorg @SfNtweets @EJNeuroscience

🚀 Unconventional Journeys Episode 2 is live! Exploring the real, often non-linear paths people take into brain research continues, supported by the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). In this second episode, Dr Ali Jawaid reflects candidly on how childhood experiences shaped his research into the epigenetics of trauma, what it took to navigate cross-continental career pivots, and his advice for early-career scientists.  🎬 Watch the episode using the link below if you’ve ever questioned how to bridge clinical practice and research, or felt your own path doesn't fit the traditional mold! 🔗 Watch here: piped.video/watch?v=vfBZRII0… @FENSorg @IBROorg @SfNtweets @FensKavliNet @ACNPorg @PORT_Wroclaw

📢 Deadline extended! You now have until 28 October 2026 to nominate an outstanding neuroscientist for the 2027 ALBA-@ElsevierConnect Award Lecture, recognising brain research excellence from regions underrepresented in global neuroscience publications and conferences. 🌍 Geographic underrepresentation is assessed using authorship metrics and country-level market share in Elsevier’s neuroscience journal portfolio, national R&D investment, and historical representation at FENS Forums. ✅ PhD or MD required; ≥5 years leading an independent research lab 🤝 Self-nominations welcome 🎙 Winner receives honorarium, delivers a Special Lecture at #FENS2028 🔗 loom.ly/FEG7E-w @FENSorg @IBROorg @SfNtweets @FensKavliNet @EJNeuroscience @neuroFALAN @SONAorg @ArabsInNeuro @IndiaBioscience @AusNeuroSoc @MnSociety @BritishNeuro

🌍 Two days left! Know a neuroscientist whose work deserves a bigger international spotlight? Nominate yourself or a colleague for the ALBA–Elsevier Award Lecture, celebrating outstanding scientists from countries underrepresented in global neuroscience publications and conferences. 🏆 The 2027 winner will deliver a Special Lecture at #FENS2028 🧠 Eligible candidates must have led their own lab for at least five years. 👉 loom.ly/FEG7E-w @ElsevierConnect

An excellent ALBA-IBRO @network_alba @IBROorg session on navigating non academic careers dke scientists at the Indian Academy of Sciences annual meeting @DBT_NBRC. @SmitaJainIISc @ParulSood05

Day 4 @IAN_2026_ ! A full house for this imp session on “Navigating Non-Academic Careers in Neuroscience.”Learning about the ALBA Network and exploring diverse career pathways. Thank you to our wonderful panelists for sharing their insights on the final day of the conference! ❤️

ECNP Session Speaker Spotlight! 🧠✨ As #ECNP2026 approaches, meet the featured speakers shaping our ALBA Career Development Session on "biologically aware" academic leadership! How can leadership better support research teams through major life, health, and career transitions? Our panel will dive into practical, science-backed strategies for healthier academic environments: 🎙️ Dr Vibe G. Frøkjær (Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark 🇩🇰) – Session Moderator 🗣️ Dr. Jodi Pawluski (University of Rennes, France 🇫🇷) – Parenthood and academic careers: Navigating leadership and life transitions in research 🗣️ Dr Nikolaos Kokras (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece 🇬🇷) – Mental health and research leadership: Supporting scientists through life transitions If you are attending the 39th ECNP Congress in Munich (in person or online), join the conversation on turning scientific insights into real-world leadership tools for high-performing research cultures! 📆 Sunday, 11 October 2026 ⏰ 13:55 – 14:40 CEST 📍 Room 4, ICM – International Congress Center Messe München, Munich, Germany 🔗 Event details: alba.network/ECNP2026-event @FENSorg @IBROorg @SfNtweets @ecnptweets

🚀 Introducing Unconventional Journeys, a new video series exploring the real, often non-linear paths people take into brain research. Supported by the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). In the first episode, Dr Leah Mayo shares candid insights on navigating early career doubts, meeting the right people at the right time, and how those experiences shaped her work in translational research and neuropharmacology. 🎬 Watch the 4-minute episode using the link below if you’ve ever felt your own path doesn’t look the way its “supposed” to: piped.video/WWsD_uLOOfc?si=D9UR… @FENSorg @SfNtweets @IBROorg @ACNPorg

Ahead of our ALBA-IBRO session at #IAN2026, meet the expert panellists who will be sharing their insights on navigating career trajectories beyond academia! From systems neuroscience and cellular dynamics to mechanobiology and cancer research, each speaker built upon a strong doctoral foundation to forge successful leadership pathways across industry, publishing, start-ups, and ecosystem building: 🗣️ Soumya Bhattacharjee (Head of Research and Data, Anthriq, Bengaluru) 🗣️ Parul Sood (Director Neuroscience, APAC and EEMEA, NielsenIQ, Pune) 🗣️ Shinjini Ray (Associate Editor, Nature Communications, Pune) 🗣️ Smita Jain (Advisor, Fund Raising and Donor Relations, NCBS, Bengaluru) If you are at the XLIV Annual Meeting of Indian Academy of Neuroscience join us for an interactive discussion on translating scientific training into non-academic leadership! 📆 Friday, 9 October 2026 ⏰ 13:30 – 14:30 IST 📍 Hall 1, Savoy Suites, Manesar, Gurugram, India 🔗 Event details: alba.network/IAN2026-event Organised by the ALBA Network and supported by @IBROorg @FENSorg @SfNtweets @DBT_NBRC @IndiaBioscience

The ALBA Network is heading to #ECNP2026! 🧠✨ Planning to attend? Join the ALBA Career Development Session to gain practical insights on navigating academic leadership, prioritising well-being, and building sustainable research careers. How can academic leadership evolve to better support research teams through major life, health, and career transitions? From parental leave and mental health shifts to chronic conditions and caregiving responsibilities, navigating academia during significant personal changes presents unique hurdles. How do we foster biologically aware research cultures that support scientists without compromising research quality or momentum? Join us for this interactive session combining scientific insights into the neuroscience of hormonal transitions with real-world leadership tools. You’ll gain practical strategies for maintaining research continuity, managing leave, and fostering a supportive, high-performing lab culture right from the start of your leadership career. Featured Panellists: 🇩🇰 Dr Vibe G. Frøkjær (Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark) 🇫🇷 Dr Jodi Pawluski (University of Rennes, France) 🇬🇷 Dr Nikolaos Kokras (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece) 📍 Room 4, ICM – International Congress Center Messe München, Munich, Germany 📆 Sunday, 11 October 2026 ⏰ 13:55 – 14:40 CEST 🔗 Event details: alba.network/ECNP2026-event @IBROorg @FENSorg @SfNtweets @ecnptweets

🧠🇮🇳 Are you attending the XLIV Annual meeting of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences (#IAN2026) in Manesar this October? Make sure you join the ALBA-IBRO session on exploring career opportunities beyond the traditional academic track! How can neuroscientists translate core scientific strengths into thriving careers outside traditional research? As part of this session, our panelists will share their own career journeys—exploring their transition beyond academia and how key transferable skills helped them navigate new sectors. We want to provide a platform to examine critical decision points, navigating access for underrepresented groups, and practical strategies for translating scientific training into non-academic leadership. The session will feature brief presentations followed by a 30-minute interactive panel discussion and audience Q&A. To contribute to this conversation, we are thrilled to feature an incredible panel of leaders across industry, start-ups, and science communication: 🗣️ Soumya Bhattacharjee (Head of Research and Data, Anthriq, Bengaluru) 🗣️ Parul Sood (Director Neuroscience, APAC and EEMEA, NielsenIQ, Pune) 🗣️ Shinjini Ray (Associate Editor, Nature Communications, Pune) 🗣️ Smita Jain (Advisor, Fund Raising and Donor Relations, NCBS, Bengaluru) 📍 Hall 1, Savoy Suites, Manesar, Gurugram, India 📆 Friday, 9 October 2026 ⏰ 13:30 – 14:30 (IST) 🔗 Full programme and event details: alba.network/IAN2026-event Organised by the ALBA Network and supported by @IBROorg @FENSorg @SfNtweets @DBT_NBRC @IndiaBioscience