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

Anna
Schroeder

Professor or equivalent position at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network to actively promote diversity and inclusion in neuroscience, with a focus on supporting women in science. My ongoing commitment to mentorship, advocacy, and outreach aligns with ALBA’s mission to create a more equitable scientific community through meaningful initiatives and global collaborations.

Heike
Schuler

Graduate student at McGill University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Networking

Maya
Schumer

Postdoctoral fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Psychiatric/clinical neuroscience; mood disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Meta-analysis
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that advancing, promoting, and integrating DEI principles and practices in neuroscience and academic psychiatry is critical for keeping the science/research relevant to the needs of the communities and/or clinical populations that we aim to better understand and treat.

Camila
Scorticati

Lab/Research director at UNSAM CONICET
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I like the way Alba Network promotes neurosciences under a fresh new vision

Soraya
Scuderi

Research/Staff scientist at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
Fostering a more inclusive environment is an ongoing journey, where even the smallest actions can yield significant long-term impact. I am deeply committed to advancing equity and inclusion in science. By organizing bias awareness workshops, promoting the spotlight on the achievements and contributions of women in neuroscience, actively encouraging skills development and fostering research collaboration, I aim to play a role in shaping a neuroscience community that is more welcoming and supportive.

Anna
Seelbach

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Tal
Seidel Malkinson

Professor or equivalent position at Universite de Lorraine
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to better inclusion and promotion of underrepresented groups in science.

Fekrije
Selimi

Lab/Research director at CNRS
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to help building a supportive community and increase diversity in science.

Rosari Naveena
Selvan

Graduate student at Institute of Psychology, University of Münster
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
The main reason to join Alba is to join hands to fight discrimination, celebrate diversity and support equity in science especially in academia.

Ourania
Semelidou

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are notions that we all consider important, but that doesn't necessarily mean that we are actively working to reduce our unconscious bias. Through my involvement in the ALBA network I aspire to be part of the initiative that brings this bias to light, to create a better, fairer working environment for everyone in Neuroscience.

Alessia
Sepe

Graduate student at University KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate

Mari
Sepp

Postdoctoral fellow at Heidelberg University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am enthusiastic about contributing to the collective effort of creating a positive and equitable research environment where everyone can flourish. I firmly believe that diversity sparks creativity and innovation.

Claire
Sergent

Professor or equivalent position at Université de Paris
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am already engaged into promoting diversity as well as friendly, respectful and encouraging environments in my field of research, through the way I lead my team, through my teaching practice, and through my engagement in scientific communities.
I would like to give a more institutional form to this engagement, and connect with people sharing the same practice and objectives.

Camila
Servin-Barthet

Graduate student at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Eve
Seuntjens

Professor or equivalent position at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to actively participate in initiatives to enhance diversity in STEM fields beyond my university.

Afrooz
Seyedebrahimi

Research/Staff scientist at Universität Osnabrück
Germany
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)