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

Elba
Molpeceres

Graduate student at Université de Bordeaux
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that the advances in neuroscience will be greater following the values that the ALBA network promotes, as any kind of progress requires collaboration, diversity and inclusivity. Joining ALBA I aim to contribute to the positive change of the neuroscience field and community.

Silvia
Monari

Graduate student at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba network because I believe equality is very important in any fields and I am happy to contribute to connect with people who share the same interest. ALBA is an excellent opportunity to promote not only equality and diversity, but also quality in science.

Pauline
Monguillon

Graduate student at NutriNeuro UMR1286 INRAe
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining ALBA to increase the awareness of the scientific community about the rights of the minorities and women

Karli
Montague Cardoso

Science writer/Editor at Springer Nature
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Neuroimmunology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Enrica
Montalban

Postdoctoral fellow at INRAE
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Caterina
Montani

Research/Staff scientist at IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I had the opportunity to follow Alba events at some congress and I was captured by its important mission and I want to be part of the pursuing of a more inclusive Science

Sara
Monteiro

Research/Staff scientist at Luxembourg Institute of Health
Luxembourg
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics

Sara
Monteiro

Graduate student at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a PhD student at the Preclinical MRI Lab at Champalimaud Foundation, I work with fMRI in rodents to study brain oscillations. Joining ALBA would provide invaluable opportunities to connect with fellow neuroscientists, share knowledge about advanced neuroimaging techniques, and contribute to a global network promoting diversity and equality in brain research.

Johanna
Montgomery

Lab/Research director at University of Auckland
New Zealand Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of a movement that both identifies inequities and is part of addressing how to correct them

Rachel
Moore

Postdoctoral fellow at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Fatemeh
Moradi Yazdi

Undergraduate student at Islamic Azad University
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network because I am deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the scientific community. The opportunity to access DEI training and professional development workshops will help me grow as a scientist and advocate for equitable practices. Additionally, I am eager to connect with a global network of neuroscientists, fostering collaborations and sharing knowledge. By participating in ALBA's initiatives, I hope to contribute to meaningful change and support underrepresented groups in neuroscience.

Zahra
Moradimanesh

Research/Staff scientist at Shahid Beheshti University
Iran Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would very much like to be a part of the ALBA community, as it is best known for inclusion, diversity and many valuable activities.

Mariana
Morais

Graduate student at Gulbekian Institute for Molecular Medicine
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Considering the importance of expanding our network, joining ALBA is an opportunity to keep updated on the latest scientific events in the Neurosciences field, having access to some great opportunities as applications for travel awards and other supports. Also, joining ALBA means to further amplify my vision as an early-career scientists.

TERESA
MORALES

Department head at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Totally agree with the ALBA mission

María Ángeles
Morcillo Parra

Postdoctoral fellow at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches

Alevtyna
Morenko

Professor or equivalent position at Lesya Ukrainka Volyn Natiinal University
Ukraine Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to share my scientific experience, expand opportunities for collaboration on brain research.