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

Flavia
Ricciardi

Postdoctoral fellow at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC)- University of Coimbra (UC)
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
Science is made by everyone for everyone, without any discrimination. I truly believe in the mission of the Alba network and would be a pleasure for me to be part of this borderless network.

Amy
Richardson

Postdoctoral fellow at University college london
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
When I start my own lab in the near future I want to create a diverse and inclusive environment for my team. I want future young scientists that come to the lab to find role models and be inspired by scientists just like them. I will use the resources provided by the ALBA network to try and create this positive working environment.

Heather
Richardson

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To work with others nationally and internationally to fight racism and other forms of oppression with the long term goal of achieving true equity and inclusion.

Anja
Richter

Postdoctoral fellow at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Psychiatric Disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Danai
Riga

Postdoctoral fellow at Brain Center, UMC Utrecht
Netherlands Website
OrcID
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
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the Alba network to support diversification of STEM, amplify the voices of URMs, and promote equal opportunities for all.

Lace
Riggs

Graduate student at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, academia, and society.

Joseane
Righes Marafiga

Postdoctoral fellow at University of California San Francisco
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I found Alba Rede through the Fens 2024 award, and I was very excited about the Alba's mission to promote diversity and dialogue about inclusion. I am interested in participate of this discussion.

Martina
Rincic

Postdoctoral fellow at School of Medicine University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches

Millie
Rincon-Cortes

Professor or equivalent position at University of Texas at Dallas
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network because I belong to under-represented groups in academia. Being visible and able to connect with other scientists interested in diversity initiatives is important to me. In sum, the mission of the Alba Network is aligned with my own priorities and DEI work.

Lidia
Ripoll Sanchez

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman in science coming from a traditional family where some opportunities were tied to gender I firmly believe in Alba's mission and I would like to become more proactively involved in it.

Gina
Rippon

Professor or equivalent position at Aston University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To support Alba’s mission and benefit from network activities.

Laurence
Ris

Department head at University of Mons
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
I completely adhere to the objectives of ALBA

Luisa
Rocha

Professor or equivalent position at Center for Research and Advanced Studies
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in to promote the neuroscience research in the Latin American region, with special emphasis in those contries without experience in basic research.

Nathalie
Rochefort

Professor or equivalent position at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Ana Joao
Rodrigues

Lab/Research director at University of Minho
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because I actively contribute for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
I believe that diversity is essential for better science (and also to our daily life).

Vanessa
Rodrigues Coelho Leite

Other at Institute of Neuroinformatics UZH and ETHz
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics