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

Claire
Wyart

Lab/Research director at ICM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Found of the cause you defend, we need SO much more diversity in academia

Syanah
Wynn

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Birmingham
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
non-invasive brain stimulation
I joined ALBA because :
The mission of ALBA really resonates with me, so I would love to be a part of this community.

Sara
Xapelli

Professor or equivalent position at Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a female Portuguese neuroscientist, it has been quite a challenge to combine my work (research and teaching) together with raising a family in a country that as significant scientific financial issues and in a world that seems to still expect more from women for family issues. I think that joining ALBA will help me both scientifically and personally.

Hanbo
Xie

Research/Staff scientist at Peking University
China Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I hope to promote diversity in an organized networking as well as know about different scholars with diverse backgrounds!

Selma
Yagoub

Graduate student at Genmar Institute for Human Nutrition
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology

Binnaz
Yalcin

Lab/Research director at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
A fellow neuroscientist has nominated me to apply for the ALBA-ROCHE Prize for excellence in Neuroscience. To be eligible for application, one of the requirements is membership in the ALBA Network.

Ipek
Yalcin Christmann

Professor or equivalent position at UPR3212 INCI CNRS
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Like their name, Alba can bring sunrise to the neuroscience by highlighting the importance of diversity and equality. As a women neuroscientist, I support strongly this initiative.

Yu Fang
Yang

Postdoctoral fellow at Freie Universtat Berlin
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA aligns with my experiences as a Taiwanese female neuroscientist in Berlin, where I've faced unique challenges. I'm eager to contribute my perspective, collaborate with diverse professionals, and promote cultural understanding within brain sciences. ALBA's initiatives will help me create a more inclusive research environment, directly impacting my field and the wider scientific community.

Emma
Yhnell

Other at Cardiff University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am equality and diversity member of the British Neuroscience Association

İmran Gökçen
Yılmaz Karaman

Research/Staff scientist at Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
Türkiye Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
With the advice of Dr.Blanca Bolea, to meet with female scientist and act with solidarity while producing scientific knowledge

Nouran
Yonis

Graduate student at American University in Cairo
Egypt Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be connected with people around the world specialized in brain

Anna
Yotova

Graduate student at Geothe University Frankfurt
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have been an elected student representative of our Bio faculty's equalty council for more than 3 years now, fighting for equal opportunities and diversity within my university. I would now like to take my efforts outside my institution and promote these ideas more globally. I would furthermore like to connect with similar-minded Neuroscientists of all levels in Academia, especially in light of the current pandemic's challenges on international networking.
It would be a joy and an honour to join the ALBA network and be a part of this much needed change!

Margarita
Zachariou

Postdoctoral fellow at Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetic
Cyprus Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to contribute in any way I can in promoting diversity (including gender equality) in science and society. I have been involved and coordinated various actions here in Cyprus to raise awareness on the challenges women scientist face and hope to leverage this cause through joining an international network like ALBA.

Augustina Noel
Zackariyas

Other at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
India
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Auditory neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
Auditory Brain stem response
I joined ALBA because :
I love science and I am interested to learn more about neuroscience.
I believe ALBA would be a great platform for me to learn and nurture neuroscience.
More importantly, I want to reach out to society through ALBA.

Nermeen
Zakaria Abuelezz

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science and Technology
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular biology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am very interested in contributing to increasing awareness to neurodegenerative disorders in my country (Egypt) and my continent (Africa). Neurodegenerative disorders are hugely increasing in our continent, however, we still lack the proper facilities and mindset to tackle this issue. Joining ALBA network will provide me with the DEI skills and good training opportunities to increase my technical and advocacy skills to help transfer this gained knowledge to my local and regional partners &students. It will provide a solid chance for the much needed and more equalized collaborations in this field in our country and continent.

Amira
Zaky

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Science/Alexandria University
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am willing to serve ALBA mission in the region by helping in developing capacities of the growing neuroscientists. As I have witnessed the development of neuroscience i the African continent over the last decade during which I have been actively involved in such process through building our own lab and serving IBRO as ARC member for 7 years. Serving ALBA mission represents continuity and suitability activities to support equity, diversity and inclusion in the field.