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

Valentina
Cerrato

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell and tissue transplantation
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am keen to join this network as I believe it's vital to provide better visibility and support for underrepresented groups in research. Through this collective effort, we can foster an environment that values and supports individuals facing similar challenges, ensuring that diverse perspectives contribute to advancements in neuroscience. I aim to contribute my experiences and learn from others to create a more inclusive and equitable landscape in brain research.

Ana
Cervera-Ferri

Professor or equivalent position at Universitat de València
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm commited to help girls and women to survive in a scientific career, and to visibilize the relevance of diversity in research teams. Also, I believe that networks are really useful for achiving goals that individually are harder to reach.

KONSTANTINA
CHACHLAKI

Postdoctoral fellow at Inserm
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Stuti
Chakraborty

Undergraduate student at Christian Medical College, Vellore
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I really resonate with the cause of advocacy, awareness and interdisciplnary approach to the brain sciences. Having faced my own challenges as a young healthcare professional, I would like to contribute to increasing outreach in the field of brain sciences.

Sumana
Chakravaty

Lab/Research director at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
India 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
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To get connected with other like minded people in neurosciences

Francesca
Chaloner

Graduate student at King's College London
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring

Shao Han
Chang

Graduate student at Academia Sinica
Taiwan
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To support research diversity and promote psychotraumatology study and mental health cares in neuroscience.

MALLIKA
CHATTERJEE

Professor or equivalent position at AMITY UNIVERSITY
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join ALBA for the following reasons:
1. I want to expand my current network of international and national neuro- scientists with whom I can exchange collaborative ideas.
2. I want to provide mentorship to science students from various nationalities as this will give me global view of education.Being an educationist, this will be helpful in making me a better and wise educator also.

Uma
Chatterjee

Graduate student at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine & Public Health
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Alba stands for all of my values as a scientist with multiple marginalized identities (disabled, 2LGBTQIA+, economically disadvantaged, non-traditional student) and provides a space to commune & advocate for active support, inclusion, and representation within brain sciences. As a scientist & trainee fully open about my lived experiences to advocate for representation, it would be an honor to contribute to Alba’s crucial mission as a member.

Angela Patricia
Chaux Guzmàn

Physician/Other medical professional at Universidad del Valle
Colombia
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
reproductive health
Other
interviews
I joined ALBA because :
I want to study neuroscience and help people by this way.

Pike See
Cheah

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA Network shows intense effort to increase knowledge of gender biases and promote best practices to counteract it. This spirit inspired me and I hope to be part of this effort!

Litian
Chen

Graduate student at Zhejiang University
China Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To support members in underrepresented groups, raise awareness as well as make solutions to improve.

Yao
Chen

Professor or equivalent position at Washington University in Saint Louis
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To learn about and contribute to creative ways to enhance diversity in neuroscience

Eugenia
Chiappe

Professor or equivalent position at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Working towards a more equitable academic environment to nurture diversity, and to promote creativity has become an important personal goal as an active professional member within our scientific community. This goal requires actions at many different levels, from the lab to scientific organizations to entities developing policies. Thus, it is important to connect with colleagues who are working towards similar goals to assist and contribute to an important transformation that must take place to make science and scientific careers possible regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, culture or socioeconomic status.

Sara
Chiarugi

Postdoctoral fellow at National Research Council
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining ALBA because I am passionate about advancing equity and diversity in the field of brain sciences. ALBA mission resonates with my values, and I I am attracted to their objectives of promoting best practices, acknowledging outstanding contributions, and offering networking and mentoring opportunities. I am excited about the prospect of contributing to ALBA initiatives and working collaboratively towards fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment within the realm of brain sciences.

Reena
Chittora

Postdoctoral fellow at All india institute of medical sciences, New Delhi, India
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To better grow in the world of Neuroscience research, to learn new advancements and interaction with brightest minds.