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

Paulina
Carriba

Postdoctoral fellow at CRG Centre for Genomic Regulation
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a requisite for applying to the ALBA Travel Awards. But now that I know the mission of ALBA to be involved in its project.

Sara
Carta

Graduate student at Trinity College Dublin
Ireland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman in science, I think it is particularly important to join networks and communities, such as the Alba Network, that promote diversity and inclusivity. I am excited to become part of a diverse scientific community, which can benefit both my academic and human experience.

Anna
Carta

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cagliari
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in understanding gender differences in drug responses and immune activation. As a woman in neuroscience, I feel the need to support any initiative to increment visibility of woman in sciences.

Ana Luisa
Carvalho

Professor or equivalent position at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Alba embraces an essential mission towards equity and diversity in science.

Jordan
Case

Graduate student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Sanne
Casello

Other at National Institute of Mental Health
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I discovered the ALBA network at the Society for Neuroscience Connectome and have been itching to become a member ever since. As a woman in a male-dominated field, not only am I hoping to connect with strong women mentors, but also to work in a unified group towards accomplishing ALBA Network’s goals to counteract bias and empower underrepresented groups in brain sciences.

Lindsey
Cassini

Postdoctoral fellow at Mount Sinai Health System
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

VALERIA
CASTAGNA

Postdoctoral fellow at Institute of Pharmacology
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that the only and best way to do science is together, without distinctions of gender or nationality. For this reason, and because I feel deeply aligned with ALBA's mission, I intend to join this network.

Isabel
Castanho

Postdoctoral fellow at BIDMC, Harvard Medical School
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics

Helene
CASTEL

Lab/Research director at Inserm U1239, university of Rouen Normandie
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I came to know about ALBA because I was able to attend lectures by Prof. Carmen Sandi. The efforts of your network in an inclusive approach in neurosciences are remarkable, and I wish myself, at my level, and in my field of activity "cancer and brain" to get involved.
In the past, I was able to give conferences in Algeria and Tunisia and I was very touched by the enthusiasm of the young women researchers, their extreme motivation and also the humanity we shared, something that is currently lacking in our labs.
I train a number of Masters, PhD students and post-docs and should be in capacity to help, welcome students, organize meetings...

María
Castelló

Professor or equivalent position at Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas Clemente Estable
Uruguay Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because, as lived experienced, I feel it is necessary to deepen the work for gender equity and inclusión.
It is algo necessary to make a big step from words to actions.

Annie
Castonguay

Research/Staff scientist at Université Laval
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
To promote accessibility to the neuroscience fields and work towards a fair work environment for all.

Maša
Čater

Research/Staff scientist at Biotechnical faculty University of Ljubljana
Slovenia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am highly active in my country in neuroscientific field as an Editor-in-chief at the journal of Slovenian Neuroscience Association, also as a member of the core group of the association, a Slovenian Ambassador for EARA and as a Communication & Dissemination working group leader and core group member at COST TEATIME project. Joining ALBA will present a profit for Slovenian neuroscience community and also for you to hear our voices.

Ana
Caulino

Graduate student at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am a passionate neuroscientist with expertise in BAR-domain proteins and synaptic plasticity. I am eager to join ABA Network to collaborate with fellow researchers, share knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of neuroscience.

Fanny
Cazettes

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I embrace the Alba missions and I would like to contribute to efforts that aim at raising awareness and increasing diversity in academia and STEM

Camila
Cerna

Graduate student at Universidad de Valparaíso
Chile Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I joined the ALBA Network because I am moved by its mission to promote equity and diversity in neuroscience. I consider it very important how it addresses topics that are often overlooked in the academic world. In addition, ALBA provides a platform to contribute, connect with peers and thus enrich neuroscience.