Finding community for early career health equity researchers

Health equity research in neurology and neuroscience faces a unique challenge in the current United States climate of funding scarcity and prioritization of other research topics. The low funding contrasts with rising interest and scholarship in the field. Neuroscientists in the early phases of their career are particularly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of reduced funding due to their relatively lower publication history and established sources of support for projects. Here, we introduce the Early Career Network within the Society of Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS). The group is dedicated to the support of early-career neurologists and neuroscientists who pursue health equity neuroscience research. We will accomplish this via a combination of virtual and in-person events as well as the establishment of a robust community of scientists. Together, we will foster camaraderie, solidarity, and shared interests to propel the field of health equity neuroscience forward.