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

Madalena
Esteves

Postdoctoral fellow at ICVS, School of Medicine, University of Minho
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I just found out about it and I am so glad that a network for equality has arisen. If I can be of help, I want to.

Anne
Etgen

Retired at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have dedicated much of my career working with programs to promote diversity in the biomedical workforce, especially neuroscience.

Tavia
Evans

Postdoctoral fellow at Radboud UMC
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to join the network and try and aid in the representation of groups within neuroscience research and to work together to learn and develop best practices within the field.

Judith
Evers

Postdoctoral fellow at University College Dublin
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I believe in its mission to increase diversity in neuroscience.

emilie
faivre

Research/Staff scientist at Centre Lille Neuroscience et cognition_U1172
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
great opportunity for networking about neuroscience

Joanne
Falck

Postdoctoral fellow at DIfE
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I feel passionately about improving diversity in neuroscience but as a postdoc with no hiring power, I feel like there isn't much I can do. I am really interested to join your network and get involved.

Sabine Adeline
Fanta Yadang

Lab/Research director at Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies
Cameroon Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA Network is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in brain sciences. By joining ALBA, I will become part of a global community of neuroscientists committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable scientific environment. This network offers various opportunities ranging from professional development, networking, and advocacy, which are important to empower scientists from underrepresented groups like me.

Francesca
Farina

Professor or equivalent position at University of Chicago
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with other professionals working in this space.

Shannon
Farris

Professor or equivalent position at Virginia Tech
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I learned about Alba at FENS and again at SfN connectome. I support the mission of Alba and from what I can tell they are leading the neuroscience community in DEI issues with thoughtfulness and transparency.

Aitak
Farzi

Postdoctoral fellow at Medical University of Graz
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Luisa
Fassi

Graduate student at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a young student, I believe that the next generation of scientists should be supported and guided by mentors that equally represent both men and women.

Pauline
Favre

Research/Staff scientist at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman working in the field of Neuroscience, I would like to support ALBA's mission of promoting equity and inclusivity in my field of research.

Julia
Fechner

Graduate student at Universität Tübingen
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring

Omowumi
Femi-Akinlosotu

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because of the mission and vision which incorporate the under re[presented in the neuroscience community, this will enable me to have opportunities to showcase my skills as well as allow me to meet more collaborators in my field.

Karine
Fenelon

Lab/Research director at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
1. To connect with inspiring and role models in Neuroscience and gain insights into academia and career advancement.
2.To obtain feedback on mentoring under-represented students and promoting their sense of belonging.
3.Share my social justice experiences and seek advice on advancing as a scholar activist.

Andrea
Fernandes

Research/Staff scientist at University of Galway
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe advocacy for open neuroscience research is crucial for the development of the field. Collaboration is a key part of this process. I would also like to be involve in any initiative that promotes the inclusion of developing countries in the research field.