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

Maayan
Levy

Postdoctoral fellow at ISTA
Austria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining Alba to help create a scientific community in which everybody feels that they belong.

Susan
Lewu

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ilorin
Nigeria
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurdegeneration
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Other
Neurodegeneration
I joined ALBA because :
I'll like to be a part of a body that is able to help young researchers especially those who are under represented due to poor backgrounds or economic challenges to reach their research goals.

Ting
Li

Postdoctoral fellow at Vrije Amsterdam University
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I got recommendation from my supervisors. I wish to have more connection and network with other scientists.

Aikaterini
Liapi

Graduate student at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA would maximize the means available for diversity and equality initiatives in academia and beyond via the contributions of an extended network of brain sciences professionals. As research is not a de-contextualized entity, acting with and raising awareness is crucial for promoting meaningful and much-needed societal change.

Galina
Limorenko

Graduate student at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Dongyan
Lin

Graduate student at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
In vivo monitoring

Rachel
Lippert

Professor or equivalent position at German Institute for Human Nutrition/Deutsches Institut für Ernährungsforschung (DIfE)
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Alba provides a platform to connect female researchers, and I want to support, mentor and give helpful advice to other women in this process!

Diane
Lipscombe

Professor or equivalent position at Brown University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about working toward improving representation of women and underrepresented groups in science. I have been involved in addressing this at the undergrad, grad, postdoc and faculty levels. I am very keen to expand my involvement globally and working with ALBA will bring exciting opportunities. Also I should mention that I have dual citizenship UK and USA, and have many connections in europe. I am the past president of SfN and so am also keen to foster a closer collaboration between SfN and ALBA.

Mary Kay
Lobo

Lab/Research director at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
The mission of Alba to raise awareness on gender and diversity issues in neuroscience is important to me. I would like to use my empowerment in neuroscience to support and promote the next generation of women and diverse brain scientists.

Simona
Lodato

Professor or equivalent position at HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to contribute to impactful activities about diversity, on every level and would love to inspire the new generations to become more aware and active about these fundamental topics.

Roxanne
Lofredi

Postdoctoral fellow at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Panagiota
Loizidou

Graduate student at École Normale Supérieure
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
To learn about opportunities

Maira Alejandra
Lopez Castellar

Professor or equivalent position at Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina
Colombia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
Hola,
Actualmente, estoy inmersa en procesos investigativos de mi área de formación y trabajo, ya que soy Neuropsicóloga clínico y educativa. Estoy segura de que podre contribuir en ALBA, y aprender también.
Soy de Colombia, y quiero representar a mi país.

Alba
Lopez Moraga

Graduate student at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the Alba Network to actively help to promote equity and diversity initiatives. I think that joining the network is a first step in staying informed about these projects and working towards creating an inclusive and secure environment in neuroscience.

Laura
Lopez-Cruz

Research/Staff scientist at The Open University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive 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
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

laura
Lopez-Mascaraque

Lab/Research director at Instituto Cajal-CSIC
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to increase knowledge of gender biases and promote best practices to counteract it