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

Darin
Zerti

Research/Staff scientist at UNIVERISTY OF L'AQUILA
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Seblewongel
Zewdie

Other at University of Geneva
Belgium Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network as I strongly believe in its goals and the need to achieve diversity in neuroscience.

Ying
Zhai

Graduate student at University of Galway
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As young female researcher and an international student holding weak passport, I constantly suffer from the inequalities along my pursuit of science. ALBA network dedicates to recognise and counteract these biases by providing networking and mentoring opportunities to promote careers for members of underrepresented groups like myself.

Xiangyu
Zhang

Graduate student at MIT
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a female graduate student from China, I would like to join ALBA to promote the ethnical diversity and gender equality in brain research community.

Limei
Zhang

Professor or equivalent position at National Autonomous University of Mexico
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Network

Hongyan
Zhao

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques

XINAI
ZHAO

Postdoctoral fellow at Centre for Organismal Studies (COS)
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Plant reproductive biology and single cell biology
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Lan
Zhou

Graduate student at University Medical Center Of Groningen
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Alba offers a unique opportunity for collaboration and learning from experts and peers in the field. I believe that through collective effort and shared knowledge, we can drive positive change and foster a more inclusive environment for all. As someone who may have experienced some of the challenges faced by underrepresented groups, I am eager to be part of an organization that actively supports and empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Maryam
Ziaei

Professor or equivalent position at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting diversity in science by advocating for the inclusion of diverse subjects in research and fostering respectful, inclusive environments for growth and progress. Diversity drives creativity and knowledge advancement; committed to creating spaces where everyone feels valued and respected.

Marietta
Zille

Professor or equivalent position at University of Vienna
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to promote gender and diversity in neuroscience.

Alexa
Zimbelman

Graduate student at University of Iowa
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to continue to grow and diversify my scientific community with an organization that prioritizes DEI efforts in neuroscience research.

Janneke
Zinkstok

Physician/Other medical professional at University Medical Center Utrecht
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Great initiative, would love to be involved and be empowered, and to empower others

Yulia
Zisman

Physician/Other medical professional at Abarbanel hospital
Israel
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Violetta
Zujovic

Professor or equivalent position at INSERM/ Paris Brain Institute
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to fight inequities that under-represented groups are facing in science. I am involved notably in developing concrete interventions based on the literature dealing with the inequalities that women face in their scientific careers as well as the unconscious biases at play in the discrimination processes.

Iris
Žunić Išasegi

Postdoctoral fellow at Croatian Institute for Brain Research
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Currently I work as a postdoc at Croatian Institute for Brain Research; soon I am going to a new position as a resident in child and adolescent psychiatry on Clinical Hospital Centre. I am willing to make new connections in the field of developmental translational and clinical neuroscience.