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

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.

Laura
Fernandez

Research/Staff scientist at University of Lausanne
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate

Marta
Fernández

Graduate student at University of the Basque Country
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a phd student is great to be part of this initiative and be able to identify all the gender gaps in science since the very first steps

Noelia
Fernandez Castillo

Professor or equivalent position at Universitat de Barcelona
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics
I joined ALBA because :
I always suffered discrimination and I fight for equality and justice. I knew about ALBA because I participated in an interview and now realized I did not join as a member (although I thought I was)

M Estrella
Fernandez de Sevilla

Graduate student at Cajal Institute
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Eva
Fernández Muñoz

Graduate student at CIC bioGUNE
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I’d like to join ALBA to advocate for diversity and equity in brain sciences, learn and implement best practices to combat bias, and gain professional development. I would love to take part in the unique opportunities ALBA offers for networking, mentorship, and contributing to meaningful change.

Alba Clara
Fernandez Rilo

Postdoctoral fellow at Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù
Italy
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Maydel
Fernandez-Alonso

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
As a Neuroscientist, I want to promote equity, diversity and inclusivity within my academic working environments. I hope that by joining this network, I can learn new tools and specific actions I can take to work towards these goals.

Jimena
Ferraris

Research/Staff scientist at Stockholm University
Sweden Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I belong to the local Equality and Equal treatment group and I am interested in the topic.

Alessia
Ferraro

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Neuro-oncology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join Alba to stay updated and attend seminars on important topics like LGBTQ+ issues and mental health in the scientific field.

Joana
Ferreira

Professor or equivalent position at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a women junior group leader, I feel is it very important to advocate for equality and justice in science. ALBA network will be a great opportunity to meet new colleagues and enlarge my personal network.

Clara
Ferreira

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be actively involved in promoting equity and diversity in neuroscience.

Irene
Ferreres Álvarez

Graduate student at Hospital del Mar Research Institute - IMIM
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
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valentina
ferretti

Postdoctoral fellow at italian institute of technology
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Sophie
Field

Graduate student at Clinical Neurosciences
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I align with Alba's values and ethics in promoting diversity and equality in Neurosciences. I wish to be apart of and contribute to the ALBA community.

Ana Sofia
Figueira

Graduate student 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 (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join the ALBA network because I believe in the importance of promoting diversity and equality in science. As a Portuguese PhD student in Coimbra, I’m eager to connect with others who share these values and help develop a more inclusive scientific society.