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

Amy
Milton

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of this great initiative to improve diversity in neuroscience.

Catarina
Miranda

Research/Staff scientist at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Stem cells
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Women's contributions to sciences have been underestimated. More than ever, equality among genders must operate in neurosciences (and every other scientific fields). I believe that it is extremely important that every human being must have the same rights, opportunities and recognition, so totally agree with Alba Network actions.

Urvi
Mishra

Graduate student at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I identify with Alba Network's mission to make science more inclusive and I wish to learn from more like-minded individuals. I am drawn to all things neuro and this is a great opportunity to connect with people who share similar interests.

Sapna
Mishra

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I aspire to join the ALBA program to access global research opportunities, collaborate with neuroimaging experts, expand my academic network, and embrace diverse perspectives. This program aligns with my goal of advancing in academia, contributing to cutting-edge developments in neuroimaging research and improving women representation in Indian STEM community.

Terezija
Miskic

Research/Staff scientist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
for diversity

Paulina
Misztak

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Milano-Bicocca
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Sharmili
Mitra

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a female PhD scholar in the field of psychology and neuroscience from a developing country, India. As an early career female researcher from India, I do not have the financial resources or the access to advanced state of the art facilities I wish to join ALBA to gain access to the various networking and mentoring opportunities to enhance my career in neuroscience.

Aleksandra
Mladenovic

Professor or equivalent position at Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade
Serbia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a middle aged woman working in neuroscience in Eastern Europe. As such, I was feeling that I face many inequalities during my scientific work. Consequentially, I appreciate a lot any activity and attempt for decreasing inequalities. ALBA network was the first group I found to work on this ground. After meeting and discussing with Professor Carmen Sandi last week, and after she invited me to join the network, I decided to join.

Petra
Mocellin

Graduate student at LIN
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Heard about it from a friend, thought it is a great initiative to support minorities and give every person in neuroscience a voice!

Gemma
Modinos

Professor or equivalent position at King’s College London
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology

Bita
Moghaddam

Department head at Oregon Health & Science University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
These are challenging times for our scientific community throughout the world. More than ever, we must promote support for under-represented scientists. Through free exchange of information, we must engage in advocacy that integrates our academic advantage. We must take a global view in establishing relationships and collaborations in promoting diversity, and we must exude confidence; not anxiety.

Atiyeh
Mohammadshirazi

Graduate student at SISSA
Italy
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Nurul Huda
Mohd Nor

Physician/Other medical professional at Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroscience of aging

Zohreh
Molaei

Other at Allameh Tabataba'i University
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Making a powerful network with experts and experienced researchers alongside fresh updated minds seems to me promising, and inspiring and will help me to enhance my career on the other hand feel being a member of an effective scientific group and being helpful. Networking will expand our insights and help to improve our inter/intra-disciplinary points of view.

Susanna
Molas

Professor or equivalent position at University of Colorado Boulder
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to supporting researchers from underrepresented groups.

Svetlana
Molchanova

Research/Staff scientist at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate