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
Join the Network

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

Ernesto
Ciabatti

Postdoctoral fellow at MRC - LMB
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the first UKRI EDI Advocate program highlighted the pervasive impact of implicit biases and the importance of fostering an inclusive environment in neuroscience research. As I transition to Lecturer, I aim to engage in discussions, share best practices, and actively contribute to advancing equity and diversity in brain science.

Andrei
Cimpian

Professor or equivalent position at New York University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Other
developmental psychology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To promote equity and inclusivity in neuroscience.

Miguel
Cisneiros

Graduate student at Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC)
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Other
Population Genetics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I believe Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are key factors for science in the XXIst century. Without them, enabling minorities and underrepresented scientists is impossible. By joining ALBA, I intended to reach out as an example and help empower current and future scientists

Luis
Cobar

Postdoctoral fellow at Kavli Institute of Systems Neuroscience
Norway
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that I need to do my part in order to make the field of neuroscience much more inclusive, but I am often doubtful about how to do it. Thus, listening to like-mended individuals, could help me be successful.

Weverton Castro
Coelho-Silva

Graduate student at Ribeirao Preto Medical School at University of São Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the ALBA community because I believe that the network is the most valuable asset in science. We need to break down barriers within our field and share the scientific work that we are doing. As a result, being a part of the group may open my mind to different approaches in Neuroscience, as well as provide an opportunity to expand and share my knowledge.

yale
cohen

Professor or equivalent position at u. pennsylvania
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation

Jason
Coleman

Other at Techneprism LLC
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
help increase diversity (ethnic, gender) within the field and greater sciences

Rodnie
Colón Ortiz

Graduate student at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Other
Neuroimmunology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of a community that empowers scientists from diverse culture backgrounds and engage in networking, training, and professional development opportunities.

Pedro
Cordeiro

Graduate student at University of Brasilia
Brazil
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To find other researchers/scientists who want to share our vision/ difficulties/ wins in doing research in a Latin country.

Giorgio
Corsi

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Lausanne
Switzerland
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Because I would like to participate in DEI events.

Rui Ponte
Costa

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bristol
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Because I strongly believe that encouraging diversity is not only fair, but will also lead to new important solutions to old neuroscientific questions.

Gabriel
Costa

Graduate student at University of Ribeirao preto
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because I strongly believe in its mission to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences. As a Brazilian and Latino researcher, I have experienced firsthand the challenges and barriers faced by underrepresented groups in this field. I want to be part of a community that actively works to empower diversity advocates, counter bias and discrimination, and provide professional development opportunities for neuroscientists from underrepresented backgrounds.

Joao
Couto

Research/Staff scientist at UCLA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help counter bias and inequality and to find novel ways to impact the community as a mentor.

Jared
Cregg

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive laboratory environment. Joining Alba can help me to learn how to accomplish this goal.

Wim
Crusio

Lab/Research director at CNRS and University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help increase diversity in the field of neuroscience.

John
Cryan

Professor or equivalent position at University College Cork
Ireland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
To advocate for inclusion and diversity in neuroscience