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

Jennifer
Raymond

Professor or equivalent position at Stanford Univerity
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Ana Maria
Raymundi

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal do Paraná
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a Brazilian LGBT woman and would like to be part of initiatives that support people like me or other less-represented groups in the neuroscience field and establish connections with people with the same purpose from different places around the world.

Dora
Reglodi

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member from the beginning

Ana Cristina
Rego

Professor or equivalent position at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology and Faculty of Medicine, at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To facilitate the visibility of minority and under represented groups working in (Neuro)Science, and promote diversity and inclusion policies in research and academic institutions in Portugal.

Kimberley
Reid

Postdoctoral fellow at UCL
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To ensure every neuroscientist has a voice and the support they need to excel, to improve collaboration in our fantastic community and drive our research field forward through outstanding, credible contributions

Syrine
Rekhis

Graduate student at Bordeaux University
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Neurogenesis, clinical neurosciences

Bruna
Resende

Graduate student at Federal University of Minas Gerais
Brazil
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It’s common to hear about colleagues who have grown in such a hostile environment that they’re not able to stay in academia. Joining ALBA would allow me to be in a support network for myself and others, as well as advocate for a non-aggressive and non-hostile environment.

Christa
Rhiner

Lab/Research director at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of an initiative that is committed to promote equality in science and decision taking processes for all members who may face biases or are underrepresented due to gender, child care, cultural background, economic resources or physical handicaps.

Marta
Ribodino

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in equality and I want to learn and work to reach esquality also in the academic reasearch field where we are still far from reaching it.

Flavia
Ricciardi

Postdoctoral fellow at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC)- University of Coimbra (UC)
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
Science is made by everyone for everyone, without any discrimination. I truly believe in the mission of the Alba network and would be a pleasure for me to be part of this borderless network.

Heather
Richardson

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To work with others nationally and internationally to fight racism and other forms of oppression with the long term goal of achieving true equity and inclusion.

Amy
Richardson

Postdoctoral fellow at University college london
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
When I start my own lab in the near future I want to create a diverse and inclusive environment for my team. I want future young scientists that come to the lab to find role models and be inspired by scientists just like them. I will use the resources provided by the ALBA network to try and create this positive working environment.

Anja
Richter

Postdoctoral fellow at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Psychiatric Disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Danai
Riga

Postdoctoral fellow at Brain Center, UMC Utrecht
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the Alba network to support diversification of STEM, amplify the voices of URMs, and promote equal opportunities for all.

Lace
Riggs

Graduate student at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, academia, and society.

Joseane
Righes Marafiga

Postdoctoral fellow at University of California San Francisco
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I found Alba Rede through the Fens 2024 award, and I was very excited about the Alba's mission to promote diversity and dialogue about inclusion. I am interested in participate of this discussion.