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

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

Alemeh
Zamani

Lab/Research director at Masaryk University
Czechia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neuropathic pain
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I seek to expand my network, as there is so much I want to do and little I know.

Olivia
Zanoletti

Research/Staff scientist at EPFL
Switzerland
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Maria Florencia
Zappa Villar

Postdoctoral fellow at National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) - National University of La Plata (UNLP)
Argentina Website
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
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Silvia
Zaragoza Domingo

CEO at Neuropsychological Research Organization s.l
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Neuropsychology, Clinical Trials Neurosciences
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Other
I joined ALBA because :
Because I want to increase the presence of women in science and in strategic positions i.e. decision makers. Nowadays it is very uncommon to find women at the same extend than men in events, committees, etc...

Stefanie
Zechner

Other at Science. People. Business.
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm intrigued about ALBA's mission to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the neuroscience community. I have been serving the Healthcare Businesswomen Association (HBA), an international non-for profit organization to advance DEI in healthcare for many years and in different roles, currently as Advisor in a leadership program for our corporate sponsors.

My background is Neuroscience both from an academic and clinical drug development perspective. As Clinical Trial Head I successfully led a large multi-national neuroscience drug development team and helped to bring the first transdermal patch for dementia associated with Alzheimer's Disease, Exelon Patch, to market. In this process, I found my 2nd passion: developing people and organizations and enabling them to perform so they can advance medicine.

In 2020 I founded Science. People. Business. My mission is to advance healthcare through and with the right people in the right place.
In anticipation of the growing demand of experts and leaders in the Neuroscience R&D space, my ambition is to set up a Neuroscience Center of Excellence in Switzerland.

Sara
Zeeshan

Other at Quaid i azam university
Pakistan Website
Gender : Woman Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I have keen interest in learning and exploring neuroscience and its relevant implications in the field of research.

Darin
Zerti

Research/Staff scientist at UNIVERISTY OF L'AQUILA
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Seblewongel
Zewdie

Other at University of Geneva
Belgium Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network as I strongly believe in its goals and the need to achieve diversity in neuroscience.

Ying
Zhai

Graduate student at University of Galway
Ireland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As young female researcher and an international student holding weak passport, I constantly suffer from the inequalities along my pursuit of science. ALBA network dedicates to recognise and counteract these biases by providing networking and mentoring opportunities to promote careers for members of underrepresented groups like myself.

Xiangyu
Zhang

Graduate student at MIT
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a female graduate student from China, I would like to join ALBA to promote the ethnical diversity and gender equality in brain research community.

Limei
Zhang

Professor or equivalent position at National Autonomous University of Mexico
Mexico Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Network

XINAI
ZHAO

Postdoctoral fellow at Centre for Organismal Studies (COS)
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Plant reproductive biology and single cell biology
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Hongyan
Zhao

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques

Lan
Zhou

Graduate student at University Medical Center Of Groningen
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Alba offers a unique opportunity for collaboration and learning from experts and peers in the field. I believe that through collective effort and shared knowledge, we can drive positive change and foster a more inclusive environment for all. As someone who may have experienced some of the challenges faced by underrepresented groups, I am eager to be part of an organization that actively supports and empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Maryam
Ziaei

Professor or equivalent position at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting diversity in science by advocating for the inclusion of diverse subjects in research and fostering respectful, inclusive environments for growth and progress. Diversity drives creativity and knowledge advancement; committed to creating spaces where everyone feels valued and respected.

Marietta
Zille

Professor or equivalent position at University of Vienna
Austria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to promote gender and diversity in neuroscience.