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

Tara
Spires-Jones

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches

Rakenduvadhana
Srinivasan

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a strong proponent for disseminating equality in science. I am already working towards several efforts for this including the PhD association in my university, boards at university of Helsinki and also am a leader in 500womenscientists organization

Serena
Stanga

Research/Staff scientist at Università degli Studi di Torino
Italy 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
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that diversity is a richness for Science and I support every project aimed at its sustain.

Vanessa
Stempel

Professor or equivalent position at Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Alba is a pioneering platform for neuroscientists to advocate for a diversity and inclusion in our network of scientists, and has driven noticeable and necessary changes in the visibility of these issues. I would be very happy to contribute to this as part of a structured organisation whose actions are as far reaching.

Carmen-Jeanette
Stepek

Graduate student at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I come from a multi-racial, multi-ethnic family, instilling in me a belief in social and racial integration. However, academia's institutionalized prejudice challenges my pursuit of diversity. My experiences and advocacy as a neurodiverse woman of color in STEM underscore my commitment to fostering an inclusive and representative environment.

Aline
Stéphan

Professor or equivalent position at University of Strasbourg
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)

Sarah Rebecca
Stephen

Graduate student at Stony Brook University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
bioethics, neuropalliative care
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with a diverse network of those participating in neuroscience research

Esther
Stoeckli

Department head at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly feel the need to strengthen diversity in science. It is sad that our society and science treats 50% of us as a minority!

Christine
Stubbendorff

Postdoctoral fellow at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to create an alternative framework of academic excellence based on pro-social values and dedication to fairness and inclusiveness and I think Alba is the perfect place to start.

Natalia
Suárez Bell

Undergraduate student at Universidad Tecnologica del Uruguay
Uruguay
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair

Madhura
Subba Rao

Graduate student at Kumamoto University
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to gain more knowledge through interactive chats and discussions

Vasanta
Subramanian

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bath
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman scientist of colour working in Neuroscience, I am always interested in organizations such as Alba. More so now since I am the EDU represenatative on the British neuroscience Association's council and committee.

Deborah
Suchecki

Professor or equivalent position at SBNeC
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that every initiative of inclusion and equity must be encouraged and supported. ALBA is important to this aim and I would like to contribute the best I can

Reeteka
Sud

Research/Staff scientist at NIMHANS
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To join hands with like-minded individuals to support DEI efforts

Aideen
Sullivan

Professor or equivalent position at University College Cork
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Pinky
Sultana

Research/Staff scientist at Charles University
Czechia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
After I attended ALBA workshop at FENS forum 2024, I understood how important it is to have a code of conduct in working place. I would like to learn more and be a part of it.