Membership

The Network

ALBA represents a global diverse network of individual neuroscientists who are involved in research, education, communication and advocacy, and are committed to supporting and advocating for actions and policies that foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in brain sciences across the globe. We currently have 1890 individual members from 91 countries.

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Register as an ALBA Network member for free! As a member, you can

  • Help shape ALBA's priorities and goals
  • Drive initiatives as an ALBA Volunteer
  • Receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events
  • Have access to DEI skills and advocacy training workshops
  • Engage with the ALBA Team at the General Assembly
  • Elect the members of our Board of Directors
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Browse through the ALBA members to find a speaker for your next
conference, a mentor for guidance, an expert for a new project or to simply network.

Gender
Position
Country

Dubravka
Svob Strac

Research/Staff scientist at Rudjer Boskovic Institute
Croatia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have joined ALBA because I wanted in some way to contribute to the efforts to incorporate diversity and ensure equality and inclusion in brain sciences on both local and global level. I support ALBAs mission and wish to learn more about different dimensions of diversity and further foster an environment of awareness.

Reem
Swaidan

Graduate student at American University of Beirut
Lebanon Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to contribute to a global community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience. I believe that advancing brain research requires diverse voices and equal opportunities, and I wish to support ALBA’s mission through collaboration, advocacy, and promoting inclusive scientific excellence.

Lora
Sweeney

Professor or equivalent position at Institute for Science and Technology (IST) Austria
Austria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Justyna
Swidrak

Postdoctoral fellow at August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
Because it is a wonderful and very much needed initiative

Lehmann
Sylvain

Lab/Research director at Institut des Neurosciences de Montpellier (INM)
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
I joined ALBA because :
Adhesion to integrity principle in research

Mabou Talom
Symphorien

Graduate student at University of Yaounde 1
Cameroon Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To extend my network in neuroscience and bring my contribution to this vaste domain.

Nikolaos
Syrmos

Postdoctoral fellow at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
It's a great opportunity to learn new things

Edina
Szabo

Other at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Eye research
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods

Saiqa
Tabassum

Research/Staff scientist at SZABIST
Pakistan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As my research domain is neuroscience so I want get connected with other neuroscientists and forums

Raphael Brefo
Takyi

Graduate student at Institute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience of Paris
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Other
stroke
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Alba represents a diverse network of neuroscientists. As an early career neuroscientist, I believe joining such a group will open a new world of possibilities for research and collaboration for me. I am happy to meet experienced researchers to mentor me as I explore this new field of research.

Rajae
Talbi

Research/Staff scientist at Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and and Women's Hospital
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a woman scientist from underrepresented minority. I, myself, have experienced discrimination and injustice as a result of my belonging to less-privileged populations. I take diversity and equity in academia to heart, and I am committed to do my part in promoting diversity in neuroscience and creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone to feel valued and respected.

Masako
Tamaki

Lab/Research director at RIKEN
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences and beyond.

Andrea
Tamas

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches

Monica
Tambalo

Postdoctoral fellow at Humanitas University
Italy
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To actively contribute to promoting diversity in Neuroscience

Keita
Tamura

Lab/Research director at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As an East Asian Assistant Professor in a world-leading institute in Europe, I feel my responsibility is to succeed in science and academia, and play a visible role model for non-European trainees.

Ryann
Tansey

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Calgary
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of a network of neuroscientists working towards promoting diversity and equity in the field.