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

MARIA
PAPAGEORGIOU

Graduate student at UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I understand the unique barriers individuals from underprivileged backgrounds encounter in higher education and science careers. Breaking these barriers, like socio-economic constraints or gender discrepancies, is imperative in order to all live and work in an inclusive world.

Athanasia
Papoutsi

Research/Staff scientist at FORTH
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I want to actively participate in a diverse network with activities that address and promote inclusiveness.

Belen
Pardi

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To foster women empowerment

Lyonna
Parise

Postdoctoral fellow at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I support the mission of the Alba network and hope to learn from the members of this group on how to effectively promote and foster diversity and inclusion in the field.

Sohee
Park

Professor or equivalent position at Vanderbilt University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Clinical Science
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Virtual Reality/Technology

Amisha
Parmar

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As seen in my profile, I am an underrepresented person. Coming from that background, many challenges one has to face - lack of opportunities, guidance, exposure. therefore visibility in the world level brain research network! I am passionate about brain research and would like to reach onto a right platform to utilise my skills and knowledge after completion of my PhD. To achieve that I feel necessary to have a mentorship as well as up to date information on brain research. Therefore, I am joining ALBA!

Louise
Parr-Brownlie

Professor or equivalent position at University of Otago
New Zealand Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I was on an Indigenous researcher panel and enjoyed working with Alba.

Emanuela
Pasciuto

Professor or equivalent position at VIB
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I always struggled to voice the need of a healthy work-life balance and a positive work environment, as I though this would be a sign of weakness. I am proud now to be part of a network of scientists that supports these principles in science.

Adjanie
Patabendige

Professor or equivalent position at Edge Hill University
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Anne-Lise
Paupiah

Postdoctoral fellow at Institut Curie
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
As a queer woman of colour, I know how important representation matters and how much it is important to promote diversity and inclusion.

Jodi
Pawluski

Research/Staff scientist at Universitie de Rennes 1
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To increase diversity and equality in science. I'm looking forward to a better future for those in science.

Mikayla
Payant

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing

Lizeth
Pedraza

Graduate student at University of Szeged
Hungary Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :

As a Colombian clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, I'm committed to advancing brain science while leading projects that underscore the necessity of equity and diversity. Joining the ALBA Network aligns with my passion for inclusive research and advocacy, offering a platform to amplify these vital principles in our field.

Christine
Pedroarena

Research/Staff scientist at University Tübingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Network is one of the ways to overcome discrimination

Amalia - Christina
Peithi

Graduate student at University of Lausanne
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Stereology, Histology
I joined ALBA because :
I am a first year PhD student who just discovered it at the EBBS and I want to support the cause. It's a crucial work.

Assunta
Pelosi

Other at Institut Pasteur
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I would like to contribute to imrpove science equity among countries and gender