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

Shriya
Naidu

Program manager/Administrator at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the Alba Network will be a valuable experience as my role currently comprises neuroscience science communication. The membership would provide me with opportunities for support, resources to help me promote diversity and inclusion in neuroscience through my outreach initiatives where I work, advocacy, and personal and professional growth.

Miho
Nakajima

Research/Staff scientist at RIKEN
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
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
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn how to support the diversity and help young children with many different background to have same opportunities as others.

Lauriane
Nallet Khosrofian

Program manager/Administrator at EFIC
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I joined Alba because I want to do my part and working toward a better science for everyone.

Carla
Nasca

Other at Rockefeller University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging

Joman
Natsheh

Lab/Research director at Children's Specialized Hospital
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Rachel
Navarra

Professor or equivalent position at Rowan University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in expanding my social and scientific networks to further support inclusion in the neuroscience fields

Ijeoma
Ndionuka

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
I joined ALBA because :
To improve my knowledge and skills in Neurosciences. To improve my practice and ability to teach medical students and residents. To render better services in my community.

houda
nehdi

Graduate student at Institut National Mongi Ben Hamida de Neurologie de Tunis
Tunisia
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
je veux rejoindre l'ALBA parce que : Je travaille actuellement comme assistant de recherche (PhD student and technicien Lab) à l'Institut National Mongi Ben Hamida de Neurologie de Tunis. Mon domaine de recherche est la neurogénomique. Je travaille actuellement sur la chorée de Huntington. Rejoindre l'Alba Team, renforcera mes connaissances en neurosciences.

Zsuzsanna
Nemecz

Graduate student at Brain Imaging Centre, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Learning about how brains create minds, it should be imopssible to ignore the diversity of experiences lived by every sentient being. And yet way too often we notice only what conforms with our own world view. Ideas in neuroscience would greatly benefit from opening up to new perspectives.

Camille
Nemitz Piguet

Lab/Research director at Geneva University
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a mid-career MD PhD female, I struggle to find balance between research, clinic, teaching, academic life and private life. I don't think there is an easy answer to this glass ceiling, but I am supportive of initiatives to support minorities and equity in my field of psychiatric neuroscience.

Lina Karina
Nerio Morales

Graduate student at The University of Kansas
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in expanding my network in neuroscience and provide help when needed.

Favour
Nerrise

Graduate student at Stanford University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to join a community filled with peers and experts alike who support the broadening of participation and engagement in neuroscience for all groups.

MARIA ANTONIETTA
NETTIS

Research/Staff scientist at KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I have met some members of ALBA and I felt inspired

Citlalli
Netzahualcoyotzi

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
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)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I have followed for a while the ALBA network activities and have found them encouraging and useful. As a Latin American woman scientist, I have faced some trouble developing a productive and recognized career in the neurosciences field. Thus, I would thank any suggestion/activity to accomplish my professional goals.

Frédérique Nadia
NEZOUMNE

Undergraduate student at The University of Maroua
Cameroon Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be a member of ALBA to be better informed about scientific advances, organized neuroscientific forums and meetings and also to be better integrated into the scientific community.

Irma Wati
Ngadimon

Postdoctoral fellow at Monash University Malaysia
Malaysia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :

I am keen to join the ALBA Network to connect with a global community promoting diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience. I aim to contribute actively to its mission and benefit from its resources, advancing my research on clinical pharmacology and neuroscience.