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

Anshu
Rani

Graduate student at Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Poland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Other
EEG
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in the community and how it functions.

Anna
Rappe

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Georgia
Rapti

Lab/Research director at European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Throughout my research across countries and now as a group leader, I promote gender and cultural diversity through mentoring and organizing relevant opportunities. I also co-organize awards and mentoring/networking to promote inclusion, as a member in WICB. My aims align with Alba’s actions to expand diversity and its definition.

Monique
Raranga

Undergraduate student at University of Glasgow
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
Understanding and upholding social responsibility within the research community is important to me as someone passionate about inclusivity in science and who is part of several underrepresented groups. I hope to connect with like-minded people through Alba, gain inspiration and mentorship, and contribute to a more inclusive and welcoming neuroscience community.

Naira
Rashid

Postdoctoral fellow at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
The main goal of joining AlBa is to be part of the diverse community of people working in brain research and to learn about how to engage with underrepresented people to contribute to brain research especially neurodegeneration disorders.

Fatemeh Sadat
Rashidi

Graduate student at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Iran Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA resonates with my belief in equitable opportunities. I back their goals to counter biases and foster diversity in brain sciences. I support their commitment to inclusivity, especially in aiding researchers for international meeting participation, ensuring global representation and collaboration.

Katrina
Räty

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry

Jennifer
Raymond

Professor or equivalent position at Stanford Univerity
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Ana Maria
Raymundi

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal do Paraná
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a Brazilian LGBT woman and would like to be part of initiatives that support people like me or other less-represented groups in the neuroscience field and establish connections with people with the same purpose from different places around the world.

Dora
Reglodi

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member from the beginning

Ana Cristina
Rego

Professor or equivalent position at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology and Faculty of Medicine, at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To facilitate the visibility of minority and under represented groups working in (Neuro)Science, and promote diversity and inclusion policies in research and academic institutions in Portugal.

Kimberley
Reid

Postdoctoral fellow at UCL
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To ensure every neuroscientist has a voice and the support they need to excel, to improve collaboration in our fantastic community and drive our research field forward through outstanding, credible contributions

Syrine
Rekhis

Graduate student at Bordeaux University
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Neurogenesis, clinical neurosciences

Bruna
Resende

Graduate student at Federal University of Minas Gerais
Brazil
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It’s common to hear about colleagues who have grown in such a hostile environment that they’re not able to stay in academia. Joining ALBA would allow me to be in a support network for myself and others, as well as advocate for a non-aggressive and non-hostile environment.

Christa
Rhiner

Lab/Research director at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of an initiative that is committed to promote equality in science and decision taking processes for all members who may face biases or are underrepresented due to gender, child care, cultural background, economic resources or physical handicaps.

Marta
Ribodino

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in equality and I want to learn and work to reach esquality also in the academic reasearch field where we are still far from reaching it.