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

Lila
Bohora

Undergraduate student at Maharajgunj Medical Campus
Nepal
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
To allow me to update scientific knowledge and advance neuroscience research in my country. This can also be an opportunity to exchange with colleagues, to create a network of researchers.

Marina
Boido

Professor or equivalent position at Neuroscience Inst. Cavalieri Ottolenghi, Univ. Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Cindy
Bokobza

Postdoctoral fellow at Inserm U1141
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I discovered ALBA during the FENS and want to be part of your action to help younger generations work in a safe environment.

Ema
Bokulic

Graduate student at School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I strongly support organizations that promote equal rights and opportunities, along with celebrating diversity. The scientific community still has to address the issues of underrepresented groups and I see the ALBA network as a community that will be open for dialogue and foster a supporting and collaborative working environment for all participants.

Valeria
Bonapersona

Graduate student at UMC Utrecht Brain Center
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Neuroendocrinology
Other
statistics, meta-science
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
To support this initiative and be part of this community. I trust that a future of self- and mutual- respect is achievable. Together.

Laura
Booi

Research/Staff scientist at Leeds Beckett University
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Gerontology, Brain Health, Dementia
Other
Qualitative Methods, Patient Public Involvement

Michela
Borghi

Graduate student at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I met with Representatives of the ALBA Network at a Conference and was thrilled to hear about all the interesting events and opportunities granted by the ALBA Network.

Marta
Borgi

Research/Staff scientist at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Therapeutic techniques
Other

Stephanie
Borgland

Professor or equivalent position at Hotchkiss Brain Institute University of Calgary
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Canadian Association of Neuroscience EDI committees. I try to work towards equity and inclusivity in neuroscience at my local institutes and am always on the look out for strategies and new ideas in this arena.

Giulia
Borgonovo

Graduate student at Scuola Normale Superiore
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network because I believe in the importance of advocating for underrepresented voices and fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives can thrive. I am eager to contribute to and learn from ALBA's initiatives!

Marlène
BOTELLA

Research/Staff scientist at CNRS
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Safa
Bouabid

Postdoctoral fellow at Boston University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As an underrepresented individual, I am joining Alba to raise awareness about the barriers that underrepresented groups still face in the workplace and to contribute to increasing diversity and equity in neuroscience

ZINEB
BOUARGANE

Graduate student at Faculty of science, CADI AYYAD UNIVERSITY
Morocco Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
During my attendance at the IBRO congress in Granada, I had the opportunity to meet some of the ALBA network alumni. They spoke about the network and its mission, which captivated me. The fact that a minority can change the world of neuroscience and influence the careers of young neuroscientists is truly inspiring. As an individual from a third country, grants play a crucial role in my ability to attend scientific conferences all over the world. Unfortunately, my university and lab are unable to provide the necessary funds for such events.

Nezha
Bouhaddou

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular 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
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To develop my network

Ashley
Bourke

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I wholeheartedly believe in the organization's mission, and I want to help catalyze an inclusive and equitable future for neuroscience.

Arabella
Bouzigues

Graduate student at Paris Brain Institute
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)