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

Vania
PRADO

Professor or equivalent position at university of Western Ontario
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
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
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to learn more how to increase equity, diversity and inclusion.

Rose
Presby

Postdoctoral fellow at Scintillon Institute
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
My goal in joining ALBA is to expand resources to and representation of underrepresented groups within the scientific community.

Lucia
Prieto-Godino

Lab/Research director at The Francis Crick Institute
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
There is still a long way to go to make science truly global and the scientific community as diverse and inclusive as the people in this planet. I hope that by joining ALBA, together with my other activities, including mentorship and directing TReND, I might contribute to bridge this gap.

Jellina
Prinsen

Postdoctoral fellow at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology

Madhu
Priya

Graduate student at All india institute of medical sciences, New Delhi
India
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a postgraduate student, currently doing masters in AIIMS, New Delhi. I have always been a enthusiastic learner and have been wholely absorbed in the field of neuroscience, with all interest of acknowledging works in this area and contributing with more learning in the field of research on cognitive neuroscience. Hence, i would love to join Alba to share more knowledge and acquire more knowledge and experience for the betterment of society and the betterment of myself.

Stephanie Lissette
Proskauer Pena

Research/Staff scientist at Charles University
Czechia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Natalie
Prowse

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support organizations and individuals that raise awareness about, and work to change, cultural and gender biases which unfairly disadvantage underrepresented groups in neuroscience. I am interested in both learning how to recognize and unlearn my own biases and lending my support to support organizational change.

Milica
Prvulovic

Graduate student at Institute for Biological Research „Sinisa Stankovic“- National Institute of the Republic of Serbia University of Belgrade
Serbia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am motivated to interact with scientists who share my interests and bring together different aspects of neuroscience.

M. Victoria
Puig

Professor or equivalent position at Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Stephanie
Puig

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a woman in science, mother and wife. Immigrant to the United states and from a diverse background. I have experience and witnessed discrimination through my personal life and career. I want to help change society towards a more inclusive environment.
I am engaged on a daily basis to be inclusive and I make sure to allow everyone, regardless of their background, to be given opportunities because I believe that it is through diversity that we make progress.

Yanelisa
Pulani

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
For growth. I believe a network like this has the potential to inspire many young scientists like me as we navigate the world Neuroscience.

Alicja
Puścian

Postdoctoral fellow at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, PAS
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to support efforts towards more diversity in neuroscience

Radhika
Puttagunta

Lab/Research director at Heidelberg University Hospital
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
It seems like an interesting initiative that I would like to involved with in any way that I can.

Sofia
Puvogel

Postdoctoral fellow at RadboudUMC
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a Latin American woman, mother, and scientist living and working in Europe, I would like to network with other scientists who feel underrepresented in the field.

Gina
Quirarte

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Dr. Carmen Sandi has invited me to join. I think it is a good idea to belong to an organization that works towards equality in brain sciences.

Jéssica
Rabelo Bezerra

Other at federal University of Ceara
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining ALBA because I am passionate about contributing to the advancement of neuroscience in a global context. ALBA's commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion aligns with my values, and I believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive community to drive meaningful progress in brain sciences. I am eager to connect with neuroscientists from around the world, share insights, and actively participate in initiatives that promote positive change in the field. ALBA's emphasis on research, education, and advocacy resonates with my professional goals, and I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals to make a meaningful impact on the future of brain sciences.