How FALAN is building a thriving neuroscience community in Latin America
As the Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Neuroscience Societies Congress kicks off next week, its president shares how the organization aims to foster collaborations and provide high-quality training for young neuroscientists in the region.
The Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Neuroscience Societies (FALAN) is working to create a robust neuroscience community in Latin America. This organization connects societies from across the region, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, to advance neuroscience. The upcoming fourth FALAN Congress in Santiago, Chile, will gather more than 1,000 attendees, many of whom have been supported financially to attend.
With a motto of "Unity Is Strength," FALAN focuses on addressing common challenges in the region, such as limited research funding and inadequate infrastructure, by promoting collaboration, education, training and public engagement. The federation recently launched an intensive postgraduate course in Chile, combining theoretical and hands-on training.
FALAN has hosted events and plenary lectures featuring renowned neuroscientists like Mu-ming Poo and Shubha Tole. This year's scientific program also emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion, with panels on women's leadership in neuroscience and neuroethics. Founded in 2008, FALAN has held its Congress in various countries and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
The organization also supports local training programs, recognizing the need for sustainability in the region's educational initiatives.
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