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

Sarah
Melzer

Postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Adejoke Elizabeth
Memudu

Department head at Edo University Iyamho
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To be in a network where Neuroscience advocacy and support is their core goal for minority individual
For an opportunity to get science networking and mentoring opportunity for my career and my students' seeking for research lab or postgraduate schools out of Africa for training in Neuroscience research.

Caroline
Ménard

Professor or equivalent position at Université Laval
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am co-president of the EDI committee at my research center and I would like to share some resources available. I was also recently a mentor for an ALBA activity at a scientific conference. I want to make a difference and believe I can contribute via ALBA activities and network.

Marta
Mendez-Couz

Postdoctoral fellow at Ruhr University Bochum
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

YOLANDE SANDRINE
MENGUE NGADENA

Professor or equivalent position at University of Yaoundé 1
Cameroon Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to build a network and improve my skills as a neuroscientist. Moreover, the ALBA platform will allow me mentoring opportunities to promote my careers both as a researcher and a learner.

Karen
Menuz

Professor or equivalent position at University of Connecticut
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To find resources when making the case about inequities in my university. To join a mentoring network.

Marion
Mercier

Research/Staff scientist at University College London
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Support better inclusivity in Neuroscience

Noemie
Mermet-Joret

Postdoctoral fellow at DANDRITE
Denmark Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to find mentors and network

Kate
Merritt

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques

Mariajose
Metcalfe

Professor or equivalent position at UCI
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Spinal cord injury
Cell and tissue transplantation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Because I support Alba’s mission in diversity equity and inclusion

Macarena
Meza

Graduate student at University of Concepcion
Chile 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
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because I belong to underrepresented groups, family with low income, woman, LGBTQIA+ community, chronic illness and neurodivergent. Unfortunately, I have experienced social and work exclusion, which has limited my academic opportunities, for example, support from my tutors to be able to apply for international internship scholarships.

Lu
Mi

Graduate student at MIT
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in communicating and socializing with members of ALBA community.

Angie
Michaiel

Program manager/Administrator at The Kavli Foundation
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about what Alba is doing and what strategies they've found to be successful

Giorgia
Michelini

Postdoctoral fellow at UCLA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am highly committed to advocating and promoting DEI

Denisa
Mihalj

Postdoctoral fellow at Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Slovakia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I truly admire the ALBA's mission to help neuroscientists from underrepresented groups deliver their dream careers. Being a member would be an honour for me and I cannot wait to join the events, write applications and enjoy many other benefits of membership.

Anna
Mikalsen Kollstroem

Graduate student at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)