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

Michaela
Filiou

Professor or equivalent position at University of Ioannina
Greece Website
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

Elizabeth
Finbarrs-Bello

Professor or equivalent position at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences Uburu
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Neuroimmunology, brain-gut axis
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network to promote the interest of the underrepresented in the community through collaboration, networking, and contributions to neuroscience diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy. I also look forward to being involved in research, education, communication, and career advancement opportunities available to members.

Anna
Fiorito

Graduate student at Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon (CRNL)
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Rachel
Fisher-Foye

Graduate student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to contribute and benefit from a supportive network fostering diversity in brain research. By engaging with like-minded professionals, I aim to champion inclusivity, share diverse perspectives, and collectively advance innovative and equitable approaches in neuroscience.

Karen
Fitzgerald

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that by joining ALBA, I may meet other neuroscientists in Africa doing research on contemplative practices unique to the continent, and establish collaborative research projects. I'm excited to join a mentoring community and enabling other women to become skilled neuroscientists on the continent.

Shelly
Flagel

Professor or equivalent position at University of Michigan
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
To share experiences in trying to make our institution and field in general more inclusive and equitable and to learn from others.

Gemma
Flore

Research/Staff scientist at National Research Council (CNR), Italy, Institute of Genetics and Biophysics "Adriano Buzzati Traverso"
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I've discovered Alba network creating my Fens account. I think it's mission is great.
I'm a woman in sicence in Italy , and I'm from the South of Italy, from Naples : two things ( being woman and southern) that, I think, is often source of discrimination in my country . In our labs, in Italy, there are always a vast majority of women at benches, but very very few at the apical positions in the scientific istitutions! Moreover Italian culture , also in science, need to be shaken , with more attention to diversity, gender balance, gender equality and , more generally, need to have more respect for differences.
I think that pursue your mission is a good job.

Pilar
Flores

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad de Almería
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Melissa
Flores

Graduate student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Neurogenomics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Other
Single cell transcriptomics
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about creating spaces in STEM that foster belonging and empower diverse scholars to feel that they can access these spaces authentically.

Wambura
Fobbs

Postdoctoral fellow at American University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am encouraged by all the emerging efforts to increase inclusion, equity, and visibility of underrepresented groups, and I want to be involved!

Sarah
Foley

Graduate student at South East Technological University
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
PhD involves enhancing gene therapy solutions for leukodystrophy, Canavan Disease. My interest are CNS pathways, myelination and genetic causation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Éimear
Foley

Research/Staff scientist at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity and equality in the field of neuroscience and beyond.

Géraldine
Fontaine

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I attended a DEI workshop sponsored/organized by the ALMA Network at the SANS Symposium in July 2024. I was inspired by their mission to foster diversity and equity in research.

Laura
Fontenas

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Virginia
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Isabelle
Foote

Graduate student at Queen Mary University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Clinical research; Neurogenetics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Other
Epidemiology
I joined ALBA because :
Being a lesbian I have experienced discrimination first-hand. However, I am very lucky to work in a place where I am valued and respected and it allows me to have a happy career in brain research which I love. But I know this isn't the case for everyone yet I believe it could be with enough education and understanding. That's why I chose to join the ALBA network because its mission is to work towards this goal , not only on the grounds of sexual orientation, but all aspects of equality.

Cecilia
Forcato

Lab/Research director at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Other
Neuromodulation
I joined ALBA because :
I seek to join ALBA to contribute to a diverse and inclusive neuroscience community. As a researcher in sleep, memory, and consciousness, I bridge basic and applied science. Through NeuroAcoustics (co-founder) and academia, I foster collaboration and ethical practices, striving to advance neuroscience and equity globally.