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

Berenice
Anaya

Postdoctoral fellow at Washington University St. Louis
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I conduct neuroscience research and I am committed to growing DEI practices in this field. Give that this is central to ALBA's mission I want to join a community with similar interests where I can contribute and receive DEI resources.

My
Andersson

Professor or equivalent position at Lund University
Sweden Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Laura
Andreae

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe improving diversity and increasing the number of under-represented minority groups in STEM subjects will help science advance, as well as making it fairer and more interesting! I think ALBA can make a difference, and I hope to contribute to their mission.

Maria Florencia
Andreoli

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto de Desarrollo e Investigaciones Pediátricas (IDIP) "Prof Dr Fernando Viteri" Hospital de Niños de la Plata - Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas CIC-PBA
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
I join ALBA to actively engage in a community that promotes diversity and equity in brain sciences. Through mentoring, networking, and recognition initiatives, I can contribute to and benefit from a supportive platform that amplifies underrepresented voices, shares experiences, and enhances inclusivity in the scientific realm.

Celia
Andreu-Sánchez

Lab/Research director at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Other
Electroencephalography (EEG), Electrooculography (EOG)

Maheva
ANDRIATSILAVO

Postdoctoral fellow at Paris Brain Institute
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe our society has the potential to improve, but we're not there yet. People still face discrimination and exclusion for not fitting into societal norms. Diversity is a treasure that must be valued. As a scientist and as a mother in science, I am joining the ALBA Network because I do believe in their mission and action.

Rubina
Anil Chandnani

Research/Staff scientist at University of Stuttgart
Germany
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested to join Alba because it is a global network that represents individual neuroscientists across the globe. I want to part of a network that aims to promote equity and diversity in brain sciences, and provide networking and mentoring opportunities to promote academic and/or research careers.

Jithu
Anirudhan

Graduate student at ULB
Belgium Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join a collective that supports young queer people in science, to contrubte , learn and grow.

Orsolya
Antal

Graduate student at CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology
Portugal
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
The Network's core mission of promoting diversity, equality and inclusitivity in research is one that resonates with me personally, and I'm happy to contribute in whatever way I can to the advancement of these goals

Ester
Antón Galindo

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Barcelona
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to fight for equality in all the aspects of life, including the research field.

Noelia
Antón-Bolaños

Postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As a pioneer in my family and underrepresented my self, joining the ALBA Network resonates with my journey and values. It offers a platform to amplify underrepresented voices, share unique insights, and further dismantle academic biases, while fostering vital connections that nurture inclusivity within the scientific community.

Anna
Antoniou

Postdoctoral fellow at University Hospital Bonn and DZNE
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Fritzie
Arce-McShane

Professor or equivalent position at University of Washington
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a woman neuroscientist of color who has lived in culturally diverse countries (Philippines, Israel, Italy, US). I have personal experience of implicit bias. I would like to contribute to initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on the field of neuroscience.

Mª Angeles
Arévalo

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto Cajal. CSIC
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Fatemeh
Ariakia

Graduate student at University of Houston
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
My long-term goal is scientific achievements to elucidate the processes governing plasticity in electrical synapses, which is crucial to comprehending brain communication. Being a member of Alba is a golden opportunity as it fits with my research goals and interests. It encourages me to have a dialogue with qualified experts in neuroscience. The idea-sharing in Alba is considered really helpful for improving my research strategy and increasing my profile internationally.

Belkis Ezgi
Arikan

Research/Staff scientist at Justus Liebig University Giessen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Alba's mission to give visibility to neuroscientists from underrepresented groups is very relevant to my situation. As a woman with a migrant background (originally from Turkey) living and working in Germany, and with a disability due to chronic illness, I face more challenges than my peers in managing my professional and personal life. I believe that joining Alba can provide me with the support I need in my academic life to overcome these challenges.