Shubha Tole Elected President-Elect of IBRO

October 16, 2024

On October 6, 2024, Professor Shubha Tole was elected president-elect of the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO), a global group representing neuroscience societies. The election took place during IBRO’s annual meeting in Chicago. This is an important moment as Tole will be the first president-elect from a developing country.

What is IBRO?

Founded in 1961, the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) aims to support the growth of neuroscience through education, training, research, and public outreach. It includes 69 neuroscience societies from 57 countries. IBRO publishes two major scientific journals: Neuroscience and IBRO Neuroscience Reports, which share important research from around the world.

New Leadership Structure

The newly elected leaders, including Professor Tole, will officially take their roles on January 1, 2026. Before that, they will serve a one-year advisory period starting in 2025. Their leadership terms will last until the end of 2028. Other officers elected include Professor João Relvas as Secretary General Elect and Professor David Belin as Treasurer-Elect.

About Professor Shubha Tole

Professor Tole is a well-known neuroscientist with a PhD from CalTech. Since 1999, she has led important neuroscience projects in India. She has also worked with many neuroscience organizations and is known for promoting diversity and encouraging more women to join the field of science.

Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

As the first president-elect from the developing world, Tole plans to make sure IBRO continues to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the global neuroscience community. This effort is important for making sure more voices are heard in the field of neuroscience.

The current president of IBRO, Professor Tracy Bale, is confident that the new officers will lead IBRO to support important projects that encourage diversity and scientific progress. This year’s elections saw more nominations than ever, showing that there is a growing interest in the neuroscience community.

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