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

Edina
Szabo

Other at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Eye research
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods

Saiqa
Tabassum

Research/Staff scientist at SZABIST
Pakistan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As my research domain is neuroscience so I want get connected with other neuroscientists and forums

Rajae
Talbi

Research/Staff scientist at Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and and Women's Hospital
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
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
I joined ALBA because :
I am a woman scientist from underrepresented minority. I, myself, have experienced discrimination and injustice as a result of my belonging to less-privileged populations. I take diversity and equity in academia to heart, and I am committed to do my part in promoting diversity in neuroscience and creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone to feel valued and respected.

Masako
Tamaki

Lab/Research director at RIKEN
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences and beyond.

Andrea
Tamas

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches

Monica
Tambalo

Postdoctoral fellow at Humanitas University
Italy
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To actively contribute to promoting diversity in Neuroscience

Malu
Tansey

Professor or equivalent position at University of Florida
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Committed to promotion of diversity and inclusion of women and underrepresented groups in science and medicine.

Anna Maria
Tartaglione

Postdoctoral fellow at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Elena
Taverna

Professor or equivalent position at Human Technopole
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
For being part of a community

Gaia
Tavosanis

Professor or equivalent position at DZNE
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate

Kristin
Tessmar-Raible

Professor or equivalent position at University of Vienna
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
chronobiology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Poonam
Thakur

Research/Staff scientist at IISER-Thiruvananthapuram
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Ayesha
Thanawalla

Postdoctoral fellow at Salk institute for biological studies
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support and network with individuals dedicated to improving diversity at higher levels of the academic profession

Constantina
Theofanopoulou

Postdoctoral fellow at Rockefeller University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute to efforts aiming at giving visibility to underrepresented scientists.

KYRIAKI
THERMOS

Professor or equivalent position at University of Crete
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
To be present and support a network that fosters diversity and gender equality in neurosciences.

Priyadarshini
Thirunavukkarasu

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Basel
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :