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

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

Lisa
Mapelli

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pavia
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I agree entirely with the ALBA declaration on equity and inclusion. I firmly believe that diversity is a value and that gender equality is far from being achieved (in the scientific community and society).

Johanné
Marais

Graduate student at University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa Website
Gender : Genderfluid/genderqueer
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Neuroimmunology, sleep neuroscience
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Molecular approaches
Other
EEG
I joined ALBA because :
Some of my favourite aspects of being a researcher is networking and building connections to share passion. I appreciate the approaches of ALBA with diversity, inclusion, justice and accessibility.

Elena
Marcello

Professor or equivalent position at University of Milan
Italy
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Flore
Marchaland

Graduate student at NutriNeuro UMR INRAE 1286
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to become a member of the ALBA network to actively contribute to the promotion of diversity and inclusion in neuroscience research.

Eva M.
Marco López

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I consider equal opportunities should be a priority in brain sciences, in science in general, and global society.
I sincerely appreciate this initiative and would like to give a contribution.

Vittoria
Mariano

Graduate student at University of Lausanne
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Roberta
Marongiu

Other at Weill Cornell Medical College
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Laura
Marsh

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To join a community of people who share the desire to increase equality and diversity in brain sciences.

Dolores
Martín de Saavedra

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Complutense
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
By joining the ALBA Network, you demonstrate your commitment to promoting change in neuroscience, specifically in terms of equal opportunities. It provides you with tools to network and collaborate with other experts in the field. Through mentoring programs, I can contribute to fostering a positive change in the field, promoting a more inclusive and equitable future for all of us. I have a keen interest in this topic due to my personal experience as a female neuroscientist and mother of three, two of whom are also girls. I actively participated in creating a local support network for female researchers during my postdoctoral stage, called 'STEM Circuits.' I am delighted to be a part of a larger network that focuses on my research field.

Chantal
Martin-Soelch

Professor or equivalent position at University Fribourg
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that the ALBA network is important to make women scientists in the field of neurosciences more visible, to promote women career and support networking activities.

Cristina
Martinez Gonzalez

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn and promote visibility in science of under represented groups like myself. I would also like to collaborate and share with people about neuroscience.

Marina
Martins

Graduate student at University of Sao Paulo
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Isaura
Martins

Professor or equivalent position at Católica Medical School
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
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 :
As I am an advocate for women in science and equity I believe that Alba mission aligns with my scientific and community goals.

Paula
Martorell

Graduate student at Institute of Innate Immunity
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neuroinflammation
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)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Carol
Mason

Professor or equivalent position at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I applaud Alba's beginnings and ongoing efforts to encourage networking, outreach and advocacy,. I admire the leadership of Carmen Sandi and Megan Carey. In addition, I have trainees who now have their own groups in Europe and I wish to strengthen ties there, with an outlook to the next generation.

Kimberly
Mason

Other at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be a part of, and contribute to, a growing network of people working for diversity and inclusion in neuroscience on a global level.