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

Caroline
Haimerl

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Research
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
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
I joined ALBA because :
I firmly believe that for science to have a meaningful and widespread impact, it must be pursued by a diverse community of scientists who bring forth a spectrum of perspectives, ideas, and approaches.

Aileen
Hakus

Postdoctoral fellow at Charite UNiversitätsmedizin Berlin, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE)
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join the ALBA network to give a voice to women in science, who are still underrepresented, especially at higher levels and despite 2024, equality is still not where it should be!

Vanessa
Hall

Professor or equivalent position at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am chairwoman of DANWISE (Danish Society for Women in Science), a non-profit organization in Denmark and am also a neuroscientist.

Ghada
Hammad

Graduate student at Alexandria University
Egypt
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging

Katrine Sjaastad
Hanssen

Postdoctoral fellow at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
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Fay
Harrison

CEO at BrainsCAN
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Samantha
Harrison

Graduate student at The University of Nottingham
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to help raise awareness on diversity issues in neuroscience

Claire
Harvey

Program manager/Administrator at Western University
Canada
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am an EDI Specialist working to support researchers in the area of brain research. I would like to have access to resources and a community that can help me with ideas and initiatives to increase diversity and inclusivity for the researchers I work with.

Akane
Hatsuda

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because it offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect with a diverse, global network of researchers. Being part of this community will allow me to share my own insights and learn from the wide-ranging expertise of others in my field.

Mary
Hatten

Professor or equivalent position at Rockefeller University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a long time supporter of diversity in science.

Johanna
Havemann

CEO at Access 2 Perspectives
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Evolution and Development (Biology), Open Science
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the Alba Network will give me the opportunity to engage with community members from across the neuroscience fields of research to discuss and work towards openness and global inclusiveness.

Jieying
He

Postdoctoral fellow at Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Because I would like to apply for the Travel Awards for Neuroscience Meetings.

Sarah
Heilbronner

Professor or equivalent position at University of Minnesota
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in helping to make the field of neuroscience more inclusive and accessible.

Angelien
Heister

Program manager/Administrator at Radboudumc
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Advice from Barbara Franke. To support our research and to work towards the broad implementation of measures counteracting inequality in the brain sciences.

Zsuzsanna
Helyes

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Claire
Henchcliffe

Department head at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Clinical trials, biomarkers
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman neurologist/researcher in a leadership role I would like to promote advancement of those underrepresented in clinical neuroscience.