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

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

Agnes
Lacreuse

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in increasing visibility and representation of marginalized groups in the neuroscience field

Emilie
Lacroix

Postdoctoral fellow at UCLouvain
Belgium Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To give better visibility to women working in brain research

AMANY
LADAGU

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba offers an unparalleled opportunity for me to explore the complexities of the brain, collaborate with like-minded researchers, and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries. It’s a chance for me to deepen my understanding of neurological diseases, develop cutting-edge skills, and make a tangible impact in advancing treatments and knowledge in brain science.

Natalia
Lago

Research/Staff scientist at Institut Pasteur Montevideo
Uruguay Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Other

Valeria
Lallai

Postdoctoral fellow at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Evelyn
Lambe

Professor or equivalent position at University of Toronto
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Neuroscience will be a stronger field and a more pleasant work environment when it is welcoming to all scientists

Aurélie
Lattion

Research/Staff scientist at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To help fighting inequities and discrimination in science, especially against women

Emma
Laurent

Research/Staff scientist at NYU
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
After developing and working with BrainWaves (link attached), a program aimed at bringing hands on EEG research into the classroom, my passion for STEM outreach and equal opportunity in the foundational years in high school regardless of economic background has grown immensely. If we can cultivate interests in neuroscience at a young age, we may then finally be able to see a demographic change reflected in the professional world of research.

Christine Shing Wei
Law

Graduate student at Monash University Malaysia
Malaysia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to apply for Travel Awards, and be involved and stay updated in the neuroscience community.

Gisela
Lazzarino

Postdoctoral fellow at Linköping University
Sweden Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Maria
Leal

Lab/Research director at Instituto Leloir
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I like to be in contact with research networks and neuroscience associations

Maria Celeste
Leal

Other at Fundacion Instituto Leloir
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be in contact with other researchers online.

Echo
Leaver

Professor or equivalent position at Salisbury University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
I am a white woman married to an Afro-Carribean man. We have an adopted bi-racial daughter and are part of a blended family with her 4 other sisters, their adoptive parents, and her birth mom. I was raised by a linguist mother who surrounded me with individuals from all walks of life and from various cultures. I have always cared about diversity and been aware of multi-cultural issues. However, marrying and adopting into a blended, multi-cultural (race, country, faith) family to realize the importance of MY direct action. I have always thought that there was not much for me to teach in the Neuroscience classroom about diversity. Now, I realize how wrong, and lazy, this assumption was. I am now committed to integrating these issues into my teaching and research mentoring at my institution, a Primarily White, and Undergraduate, Institution.

Vanessa
Lecorps

Other at Columbia University
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
In my role of DEI officer at the Zuckerman Brain Mind Behavior Institute at Columbia University, I am interested in connecting with practitioners in the field to learn best and next practices and advance equity in science.

Kangjoo
Lee

Research/Staff scientist at Yale University School of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of the Diversity and Inclusivity Committee (DIC) of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), I have been consistently contributing to investigate and implement plans to ensure diversity in our neuroscience community, leading and being involved in several short- and long-term projects tied to our committee. I am currently serving as the 2023-2024 chair of the diversity and inclusivity committee of OHBM, and I think that joining ALBA network can help us to collaborate on our common goals and to create multiple opportunities to early career researchers with underrepresented and/or underprivileged backgrounds.

Susan
Leemburg

Postdoctoral fellow at Charles University
Czechia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that the neurosciences are better off when they become fairer and more diverse. And that we can only make this happen by working together and supporting each other.