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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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

Celine
Gillebert

Professor or equivalent position at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To stimulate best practices and promote inclusion and diversity in neuroscience

Amparo
Gimenez Rios

Undergraduate student at Edinburgh Napier University
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I have been some time now wanting to start or join a project that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, especially focusing on the language used in research. I strongly believe we need to change the way we express certain concepts, because of the sociopolitical weight they might have, for everyone to feel included in research. I am an undergrad student on BSc Biomedical Science, specializing in neuroscience and data analysis, but I also want to take part in this project as much as I can. I am also an advocate of research for everyone, in which I defend every research paper should have a summary in lay language that is understandable for the general public with little science background.

Letizia
Giona

Graduate student at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join ALBA network because I am a young woman PhD student that strongy believe there is no progress without diversity and different point of view, main components of excellence.

Lucia
Giovanini

Undergraduate student at National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to belong to this prestigious community that I hope will allow me to access new opportunities and meet scientists in the field to develop my career as a neuroscientist.

Cassandra
Gipson-Reichardt

Professor or equivalent position at University of Kentucky
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Diana
Giraldo

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Antwerp
Belgium
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Margaux
Giraudet

Graduate student at IINS, University of Bordeaux, UMR 5297
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I personally think that research in general needs more diverse representation. Being a part of an open community would allow me to exchange with people that share common values.

Marie
Girodengo

Graduate student at Francis Crick Institute
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Dervila
Glynn

Program manager/Administrator at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
I joined ALBA because :
I work as the Strategic Manager for Cambridge Neuroscience, an Interdisciplinary Research Centre within the University of Cambridge connecting >800 researchers across the University, who are involved with research into the nervous system. My role involves working with academics from across the University (including underrepresented groups) to support the interdisciplinary scientific community in neuroscience. This involves workshops, seminars, facilitating introductions and external interactions, an interactive website, communications and public engagement. I would like to bring the work of Alba to Cambridge and beyond (in my role as chair of FENS Communication committee).

Gabriella
Gobbi

Professor or equivalent position at McGill University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Being a woman, neuroscientist , psychiatrist and immigrant, I am very aware that it is important to promote inclusion in the field of science and help young women and immigrant to travel thought this journey.

Yukiko
Goda

Professor or equivalent position at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to be part of and contribute to the crucial collective voice that is represented by ALBA, that is, to reach beyond differences that are often deeply rooted in cultural values, and to work towards ensuring equity in our community where everyone has a chance to flourish.

Livea
Godoy

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sao Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I firmly believe and support initiatives for equity and inclusion. Alba network has already represented a strong leadership in advocating for under represented groups in neuroscience. I also have been recently benefited from one of ALBA's action. As a young researcher fellow I think it is interesting to have some guidance and mentorship, and can further contribute to promote e foster local initiatives.

Nina
Gogokhia

Science writer/Editor at Ilia state university
Georgia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Therapeutic techniques

Maria
Gogou

Physician/Other medical professional at University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Pharmacology
Other
Neurophysiology (electroenecephalograms)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in the idea of promoting diversity in the research field and provide equal opportunities and I would be happy to contribute more actively.

Hannah
Goldbach

Graduate student at NIH, Brown University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Patrícia
Gomes

Graduate student at University of Minho
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Science progresses when questions are answered. Questions are made when one tries to understand something. To fully understand a topic, one must see the bigger picture or look at it from different angles. Here is where diversity is key! Bringing people from different backgrounds together enables science to move forward.