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

Yanelisa
Pulani

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
For growth. I believe a network like this has the potential to inspire many young scientists like me as we navigate the world Neuroscience.

Alicja
Puścian

Postdoctoral fellow at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, PAS
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to support efforts towards more diversity in neuroscience

Radhika
Puttagunta

Lab/Research director at Heidelberg University Hospital
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
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)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
It seems like an interesting initiative that I would like to involved with in any way that I can.

Sofia
Puvogel

Postdoctoral fellow at RadboudUMC
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a Latin American woman, mother, and scientist living and working in Europe, I would like to network with other scientists who feel underrepresented in the field.

Gina
Quirarte

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Dr. Carmen Sandi has invited me to join. I think it is a good idea to belong to an organization that works towards equality in brain sciences.

Jéssica
Rabelo Bezerra

Other at federal University of Ceara
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining ALBA because I am passionate about contributing to the advancement of neuroscience in a global context. ALBA's commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion aligns with my values, and I believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive community to drive meaningful progress in brain sciences. I am eager to connect with neuroscientists from around the world, share insights, and actively participate in initiatives that promote positive change in the field. ALBA's emphasis on research, education, and advocacy resonates with my professional goals, and I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals to make a meaningful impact on the future of brain sciences.

Beatrice Mihaela
Radu

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bucharest
Romania Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
It is a great network and I want to be part of it.

Jelena
Radulovic

Professor or equivalent position at Northwestern University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To improve the visibility, representation, and equity of women and other underrepresented scientists .

Parnian
Rafei

Graduate student at University of Tehran
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman of color in STEM, I believe the outstanding experiences and expertise that joining international networks such as ALBA may bring me, (either scientific, professional, or personal) would enrich me with the desirable qualifications I would carry with me throughout my next steps.

Hira
Rafi

Postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Electrophysiology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to take part in various forums pertaining to the most recent neuroscience research, which we are typically unable to access because of research and experiments. I also want to stay up to date on the most recent research and get additional knowledge from the experiences of other neuroscientists.

Maria Natasha
Rajah

Professor or equivalent position at The Douglas Research Centre, McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Supporting equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) in research training and the academy is a priority for all research organizations and labs. I am joining ALBA to support it's declaration and to learn how to implement policies that help advance EDI within the organizations I work at. By joining ALBA I also hope to meet and network with others who are like minded, with whom I can discuss & share ideas with.

Bittu
Rajaraman

Professor or equivalent position at Ashoka University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Nonbinary transman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to be part of a network of neuroscientists who form a community that is working towards equality of access to science.

Abha
Rajbhandari

Lab/Research director at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn about diversity and equity issues and solutions.

Eva
Ramos

Postdoctoral fellow at EPFL
Switzerland
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Claire
Rampon

Lab/Research director at Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition Animale
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because i strongly believe in the richness of diversity and in the necessity of equality... in all matters of life including science !

Armelle
Rancillac

Research/Staff scientist at Collège de France
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology