Table 5.

Society for Equity Neuroscience Select Programs and Initiatives

Initiative	Description	Rationale/Approach
Bimonthly State of Science (SOS) Webinars	• To highlight recent advancements in equity neuroscience research  • Scientific lectures by eminent equity neuroscientists  • One-hour Zoom-based Session	Issue:  • Insufficient avenues to promote recent and ongoing equity neuroscience research  • Since many researchers are siloed within their phase of research (basic, translational, clinical, population) or neurological specialty, an opportunity to systematically expose the community to what is going on in various areas Method:  • Create a systematic and rotational roster covering key areas sequentially Access:  • SOS Webinars will be open to members only
Annual INSPIRE Webinar	• To highlight the pivotal research work of the underrepresented in science individuals to the broader	Invited Presenter Eligibility:  • Membership in SEQUINS
Introduction to Neuroscientists Succeeding and Progressing with Innovative Research Endeavors	neuroscience and neurology community  • To inspire URiMs who are early in their careers to conduct high-quality neurological research  • To encourage URiM early career neuroscientists through the example of established URiM scientists	• Seven years or more from first academic faculty appointment  • Current or Previous Independent Principal Investigator of Major Grant focused on an area of Neuroscience  • Google H-Index ≥ 30  • Peer Review Publications ≥ 30  • Identification with a historically underrepresented in medicine group (i.e., related to race, ethnicity Black or African American, Hispanic, or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders)....OR...  • Primarily based (i.e. reside more than 6 months out of a given year) in a low to middle income economy country as defined by the World Bank (please see https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups) Invited Presenter Identification:  • Self-Nominations  • Nominations by Others  • Invitations by Program Committee Program Agenda:  • Virtual platform  • Could be all lectures in one or half-day/sitting OR one/two one-hour/45 minute lecture(s) weekly over a given month each year Four to six invited presenters  • At least 25% women  • At least 25% from LMICs  • At least 25% basic/translational researcher  • At least 25% mid-career  • Talks will focus on both the work and r'ourney of the scientist Access:  • INSPIRE Webinars will be open to members (live) and recordings posted on website for public
Fellow Membership	• Recognize accomplishments and contributions to SEQUINS via higher tier membership level	• Fellow of the Society of Equity Neuroscience  • With Fellow membership, offering use of a postnominal credential (FSEqN)
Mentoring Program	• Leverage membership for longer term mentoring of very early career individuals especially those from underrepresented groups	• Identify, match, and assign mentors for promising high school and undergraduate students interested in future careers in science or medicine  • Develop virtual and/or in-person options
Scientific and Policy Statements	• Lingering Gaps  • Guidance needed	• To be published in Equity Neuroscience  • Multidisciplinary Writing Panels
Scholarships	• Financial support for students	• Medical Students  • Graduate students in epidemiology, public health, heath services research, psychology, and sociology
Pilot research funds	• Very early career individuals may benefit from research seed monies to jumpstart their careers	• Seek Foundation (RWJ, Commonwealth fund, etc) and industry monies to support
Community programs	• Disparate communities need more information, outreach, and relationship building	• Develop signature models for implementing collaborations between local scientists and key stakeholders in disparate communities  • Community Health Advocate Training in Science (CHATS) Program  • Brain Health and Wellness Science Fair  • Minoritized Patient Brain Science Education Materials
Pan African Neurological Alliance for Clinical and Experimental Activities (PANACEA)	• Under the auspices of SEQUINS, the PANACEA Network aims to conduct studies of treatments for neurological diseases in Africa through partnerships with governments, academia, private foundations, and industry.  • PANACEA will establish a one-time contract for project participation, and use of a centralized Institutional Review Board.	• Network provides a robust, standardized, and accessible infrastructure to facilitate the rapid development and implementation of protocols in neurological disorders, in both adult and pediatric populations.  • By bringing together expert investigators and experienced clinical sites across Africa, PANACEA is designed to efficiently conduct small and large clinical trials and research studies to advance neurological treatment, prevention, and recovery across the lifespan.  • PANACEA will also collaborate with investigators and sites outside of Africa, and provide an educational platform for African neurological providers, neurological researchers, clinical trial coordinators and community stakeholders.
No Brain Behind	• Need to develop and reinforce a wider community of equity neuroscientists and their supporters using contemporary social media channels	• A podcast aimed at cultivating a consequential community of individuals interested in, inspired by, and informed about the science of brain health equity, through candid, collegial, and continuous conversations.  • Dynamic discussions with article authors, funded investigators, award recipients, organization leaders, and policy makers, about the latest developments in and future directions of equity neuroscience, as well as glean career wisdom from these guests for our early career listeners.
eNewsletter	• Open and sustain regular communication channel with membership	• Monthly eNewsletter with news of research, news about members, and news with broader implications for equity neuroscience