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

Dorothy
Tse

Lab/Research director at Edge Hill University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute my expertise in supporting diversity in research in neuroscience and education. My research interest is in learning and memory. I am also interested in teaching and public engagement. I hope to bring research to more under represented groups.

Phophi
Tshavhungwe

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To learn, engage and network with fellow Neuroscientists with a common goal of promoting inclusivity, equity and diversity in Neuroscience.

Anastasia
Tsingotjidou

Professor or equivalent position at School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Equity, inclusion and diversity are the pillars for progress and advancement. On the other hand, science and especially brain sciences dealing with the most complicated, elegant, demanding and intriguing organ of our body has only to gain through the involvement of diverse groups. It is only then, that science can be fruitful and effective. ALBA supports this idea, and this is the reason that I support ALBA. The commencement of this initiative gave wealth to the neuroscience community and thus personal experiences have their own space and way to be channeled in a common path.

Elif
Tunc-Ozcan

Professor or equivalent position at University of New Mexico
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in this community; I can find a place without feeling like an outsider as a first-generation immigrant mom with a disability in academia. Also, in the ALBA circle, I can find mentors and recruit mentees from diverse backgrounds.

Sebnem
Tuncdemir

Postdoctoral fellow at NYSPI/ Columbia University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to increasing diversity and equity in neurosciences

Perihan
Turhan Gürbüz

Physician/Other medical professional at Akdeniz Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
Türkiye Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
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BEYZA
TURKEN

Undergraduate student at HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY
Türkiye
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to get news in neuroscience research area

Anara
Tyurekanova

Graduate student at University of Siena
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
For networking and staying updated with latest events and news in neuroscience.

Stamatina
Tzanoulinou

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Lausanne
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that this is exactly the kind of initiatives that are needed in the community and being an active member can make a tangible difference. As a mother and neuroscientist it is already difficult to reconcile both roles - therefore, we should at least try to minimise other factors such as gender, or other, biases.

Lucina
Uddin

Professor or equivalent position at University of California Los Angeles
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm excited to be involved in mentoring efforts targeting underrepresented students.

Chinedu
Udeh-Momoh

Other at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Passion for addressing disparities in brain health equity/access across Africa, and to promote strategies for healthy cognitive ageing

EMEL
ULUPINAR

Professor or equivalent position at ESKISEHIR OSMANGAZI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Türkiye Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to increase visibilty and networking possibilities of my society (Neuroscience Society of Turkey) in which I currently work as Secretary General, and also personally, I would like to interact with other women neuroscientists to share our experiences and join collaborative research programs.

Alexandra
Vaczy

Other at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
eye reseach
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Cecilie
Vad Mathiesen

Other at University of Copenhagen
Denmark
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because as a young female neuroscientist, I hope to be part of an inclusive and diverse research environment in my research career ahead. I believe one of the first steps in achieving this is creating awareness and role models. I joined ALBA because I hope to be inspired by female scientists and scientists from other underrepresented groups and hopefully also in turn I will be able to inspire future (and established) neuroscientists as well.

Vidita
Vaidya

Professor or equivalent position at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe deeply in the mission that ALBA stands for.

Jennifer
Valdivia Espino

Program manager/Administrator at Simons Foundation
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
My work at the Simons Foundation is to develop the neuroscience early career programs that promote the inclusion of diverse and underrepresented scientists in the study of various sub-disciplines of neuroscience. Our programs aim to expand access to research experiences for undergraduate students and build communities of early career scientists working to advance their careers and create a more inclusive research training environment.