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.

Become a member

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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Search our membership database

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

Karl
Farrow

Professor or equivalent position at VIB
Belgium Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Julien
Ferent

Lab/Research director at Inserm
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Being myself a LGBT researcher, i am dedicated to promote diversity in the academic world and especially in Neuroscience.

Fernando
Fernández de Cuevas López

Graduate student at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Alba is doing a great contribution to the field of neuroscience, and I want to be part of this.

Francesco
Fischetti

Professor or equivalent position at "Aldo Moro" University of Bari
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Neuro Cognition and Exercise
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Other

Leland
Fleming

Postdoctoral fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Throughout my journey as a scientist, I have benefited tremendously from programs that support trainees from underrepresented backgrounds. I am joining ALBA to 'pay it forward' and further enhance diversity in science

Chase
Francis

Postdoctoral fellow at National Institute on Drug Abuse
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Hoping to connect with like-minded individuals and groups

Jon
Freeman

Professor or equivalent position at New York University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
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Michael
Gaebler

Research/Staff scientist at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Because I would like to help eliminate systemic imbalances or biases in research.

Christos
Galanis

Research/Staff scientist at University of Freiburg, Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join the ALBA Network to actively promote diversity and equality in neuroscience, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and access valuable resources. By being part of ALBA, I can contribute to creating an inclusive environment that supports and uplifts underrepresented groups in our field.

josu
galarza ahumada

Graduate student at CIC biGUNE
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because it offers an excellent academic environment with resources that will help me develop my skills and knowledge in my field of study. Additionally, its international community provides an opportunity to enrich my personal and professional experience

Mario
Galdamez

Graduate student at Baylor College of Medicine
United States
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about increasing the diversity of science and making academia an inclusive environment for the forthcoming generations of scientists.

Juan Alvaro
Gallego

Lab/Research director at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate

Yasir
Gallero-Salas

Graduate student at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Giuseppe
Gangarossa

Professor or equivalent position at Université Paris Cité
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because science should be synonyme of inclusion

Beliu
Garcia Parra

Physician/Other medical professional at Bellvitge University Hospital
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
because I'm very interesting in neuroscience

Vernon
Garcia-Rivas

Postdoctoral fellow at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA provides a fantastic networking opportunity for career development in an international context, especially for individuals from underrepresented groups like myself.