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

Cassandra
Gipson-Reichardt

Professor or equivalent position at University of Kentucky
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Yukiko
Goda

Professor or equivalent position at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to be part of and contribute to the crucial collective voice that is represented by ALBA, that is, to reach beyond differences that are often deeply rooted in cultural values, and to work towards ensuring equity in our community where everyone has a chance to flourish.

Sylvie
Granon

Professor or equivalent position at Paris-Saclay Institut of neuroscience
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I feel very much in tune with the goals ALBA intend to achieve, particularly the networking aspect that could promote collaborative science, mentoring, data access, be informed of putative collaborators who share common view of science and good practice, and how it should be conducted, to avoid or decrease the impact of powerful lobbies.

Agnès
Gruart

Professor or equivalent position at Pablo de Olavide University
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
In order to achieve equality among all researchers (and in society, in general), it is necessary to create structures and networks that serve as support, to identify problems and, above all, to seek solutions. Collective actions such as those that Alba intends to carry out are the best strategy.

Ilona
Grunwald Kadow

Professor or equivalent position at Technical University Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I've started a public lecture series in the city where my campus is located. It's been a big success. Since then I've given a Tedx talk and a couple of other talks for the public. I also teach a class about communicating science to a general audience. I care deeply about how the public views us scientists and our findings.
In my own research, I am particularly interested in how prior knowledge and internal state often completely overrule rational decision-making. This aspect of behavior is extremely useful for survival, but it is also one of the reasons why we are biased and jump to conclusions that are not based on facts but expectations, unconscious bias etc.

Stephanie
Gupton

Professor or equivalent position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
The time for change is now.

Vanessa
Hall

Professor or equivalent position at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am chairwoman of DANWISE (Danish Society for Women in Science), a non-profit organization in Denmark and am also a neuroscientist.

Mary
Hatten

Professor or equivalent position at Rockefeller University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a long time supporter of diversity in science.

Sarah
Heilbronner

Professor or equivalent position at University of Minnesota
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in helping to make the field of neuroscience more inclusive and accessible.

Zsuzsanna
Helyes

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Fiona
Hollis

Professor or equivalent position at University of South Carolina School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support the efforts to increase inclusion and diversity in neuroscience

Hanna
Hörnberg

Professor or equivalent position at MDC Berlin
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
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 :
As I start my own lab, I want to get more involved in promoting diversity and equality in neuroscience so I can be a better mentor and advocate for my students, and help create a better scientific environment for everyone to thrive regardless of background.

Corinne
Houart

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I join all initiatives having a chance to improve research culture and promote diversity and inclusion in research and science education. Achieving true diversity in intellectual inputs and leadership is the most effective way to improve our societies and build a more balance world.

Iiris
Hovatta

Professor or equivalent position at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in promoting equality and inclusivity in science and ALBA network is doing great work in this context.

Yasmin
Hurd

Professor or equivalent position at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
addiction
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help enhance the visibility of diverse scientists in neuroscience. Such visibility will impact the development of the field and thus open up the doors wider for young investigators from diverse groups to enter this discipline and to become more successful.

Sharna
Jamadar

Professor or equivalent position at Monash University
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)