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
Join the Network

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

Marcela
Ovando Tellez

Postdoctoral fellow at Université de Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Neuroscience of Creativity
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am already have an account and realized it was incomplete. I think visibility of underrepresented groups in science is necessary.
I am Women, first generation in university in my family, LatinoAmerican, and want to contribute as much as I can to promote diversity in Science.

Bolaji
Oyetayo

Graduate student at El Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN
Mexico Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA network offers a unique opportunity for me to meet, learn and collaborate with experts, this involvement will foster my personal and intellectual growth.

ChangHui
Pak

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I just learned about Alba network initiative and would like to learn and contribute to global efforts in increasing representation of scientists.

Janelle
Pakan

Professor or equivalent position at Otto von Guericke University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Victoria
Palafox-Sanchez

Postdoctoral fellow at Tecnologico de Monterrey
Mexico Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
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 :
Because I agree with the ALBA NETWORK mission, about diversity is a fundamental component of excellence in brain sciences

Shriya
Palchaudhuri

Graduate student at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of an inclusive network of academics.

Sarah
Pallas

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To promote the participation and success of women and underrepresented members of the scientific community

Olatz
Pampliega

Lab/Research director at Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
To help giving visibility to underrepresented groups in Neuroscience.

Sareh
Pandamooz

Lab/Research director at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman I have encountered numerous challenges that have significantly impacted my research and professional development. These challenges include limited access to resources, financial constraints, and the absence of a supportive environment for female researchers in the field of neuroscience.

Jyotsna
Pandey

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Being a female researcher from a developing third-world country brings up new opportunities and challenges every day. ALBA would give me a platform to connect with more such people from different parts of the world where we could share our love and passion for brain sciences.

Ioanna
Pandi

Graduate student at IMBB FORTH
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As a gay woman in a scientific community that lacks gender equality and LGBTQ representation is challenging enough besides the competition among scientists. Thus, acknowledging and confronting the stigma and discrimination, I strongly appreciate Alba’s efforts to improve the everyday experience of myself and colleagues in science.

Eirini
Panteli

Undergraduate student at University of Ioannina
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
Because, I can find a way to communicate science and insecure diversity in each and every working environment.

Andreea
Pantiru

Graduate student at University of Leeds
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Rosa Chiara
Paolicelli

Professor or equivalent position at University of Lausanne
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To support diversity and promote inclusion in science, starting with my lab and nearby.

Giovanna
Paolone

Professor or equivalent position at University of Verona
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Maria Anna
Papadopoulou

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Crete, Institute of molecular biology and biotechnology
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
It is always a great opportunity to be part of a greater scientific community, especially when you can make a difference for under represented groups in brain research. Science is for everyone out there!