Professor Shubha Tole was chosen as the International Brain Research Organization's (IBRO) president-elect on October 6, 2024. The IBRO is a worldwide organization that represents neuroscience societies. The election was held in Chicago at the annual conference of the IBRO. Given that Tole will be the first president-elect from a developing nation, this is a significant event.
IBRO At A GlanceLeadership Structure
- IBRO — established in 1961, fosters the growth of neuroscience as an international discipline by promoting education, training and research as well as public outreach.
- Includes 69 neuroscience societies across 57 nations
- Two high-impact journals Neuroscience / IBRO Neuroscience Reports
New Leadership Structure
- Assumes new leadership, including Professor Shubha Tole—effective January 1, 2026.
- Tole has been one of the prominent neuroscientists and has led major neuroscience projects in India since 1999.
- Tole seeks to advance racial justice that support diversity, equity, and inclusion within the international neuroscience community.
- Current President, Professor Tracy Bale confident in new officers will lead in the right direction.
Month: Current Affairs - November 13, 2024
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