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

Mar
Petit Pedrol

Postdoctoral fellow at IDIBAPS
Spain 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
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Fabricia
Petronilho

Lab/Research director at Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Because memberships often provide opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, professionals, or enthusiasts who share interests about neurosciences

Maria
Picó-Pérez

Postdoctoral fellow at Life and Health Sciences Research Institute
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Initiatives such as Alba are necessary in order to raise awareness about the problems women and other minorities still face when pursuing a research career. It is through our joined efforts and daily actions that we will make a difference.

Melanie
Pina

Professor or equivalent position at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am both personally and professionally passionate about fostering more inclusive academic and scientific environments. I feel as
a fellow URM in the field, who recently became faculty at a medical institution, I can now use some of my political capital to advocate for change. This change includes advocating for policies that ensure inclusivity, visibility, and representation, and equitability both within my institution and across the broader neuroscience network.

Julia
Pinho

Postdoctoral fellow at IMIM
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
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
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
The role of alba is very important in equality and diversity in the Neuroscience field.

Erika
Pinter

Department head at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Ana Margarida
Pinto

Graduate student at Ecole Normale Superieure
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring

Doris
Pischedda

Postdoctoral fellow at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
The aim of the Alba Network to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences totally resonates with my values and activities. I am myself involved in promoting the visibility of women in neuroscience through the Women in Neuroscience Repository initiative. I believe the work and initiatives of the Alba Network are valuable in promoting diversity and inclusion in brain sciences.

Amanda
Pocratsky

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a future group leader, I am committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in biomedical research. As a Caucasian woman, I recognize that my life experiences surrounding EDI and barriers to progress in the workplace are vastly different from my peers who come from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. I want to join ALBA so I can be a part of a global network dedicated to EDI in research, so that I can receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events that focus on furthering EDI skills and advocacy.

Silvia
Poggini

Postdoctoral fellow at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal

Panayiota
Poirazi

Lab/Research director at Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a FENS Kavli scholar alumni, the mission of ALBA is very close to my heart. I hope I can support its activities given my experience within the FKNE Network but also from being a woman, working in a field where women are highly underrepresented (Comp. Neuroscience) and in a country (Greece) where equality is still an issue not properly addressed at the highest levels of academia. My own Institute does not apply any gender equality policies and I would like to help change this.

Haritha
Polagari

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As an Indian woman in science, joining the ALBA Network of FENS would allow me to advocate for diversity and inclusion in neuroscience, gain valuable mentorship, and contribute to dismantling barriers for underrepresented groups. ALBA’s mission aligns with my goals to foster equity and empowerment in the field.

Alexia
Polissidis

Professor or equivalent position at Deree- American College of Greece
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about supporting the next generation of women and under represented neuroscientists by eliminating stereotypes and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in neuroscience labs. Equal opportunity for ALL and ALL for equal opportunity!

Stefanie
Poll

Lab/Research director at DZNE Bonn
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity in research is the basis for obviating unconscious bias and creating an open-minded environment.

Wendy
Portillo

Professor or equivalent position at UNAM Instituto de Neurobiologia
Mexico Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Aspiring to engage with the foremost researchers in my field, I seek opportunities to interact and collaborate with distinguished experts.

Corinne
Portioli

Research/Staff scientist at MCAA
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
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
I joined ALBA because :
As a neuroscientist and member of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), I am passionate about promoting equity and diversity in the brain researches. My dedication to amplifying the voices of women and underrepresented groups in (neuro)science aligns closely with ALBA Network's mission to reduce bias, foster inclusion, and provide professional development opportunities. Joining the ALBA Network would allow me to further advocate for best practices, facilitate collaboration, and contribute to a more equitable scientific community alongside like-minded individuals.