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

Kihara
Pata

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Portugal
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience

Arren
Ramsey

Research/Staff scientist at University of California, San Francisco
United States Website
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
After learning about Alba at the 2023 IBRO Conference, I wanted to join because it is so important to extend the accessibility of neuroscience research. A diverse array of scientists is necessary to come up with a diverse array of ideas.

Danielle
Sams

Graduate student at Otto-von-Guericke Universität
Germany Website
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining Alba as I would like to be part of a team of neuroscientists aiming to promote more diversity and inclusion within the field.

Mario
Stojanovic

Graduate student at School of Medicine
Croatia
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
For me, the opportunity to connect based on acceptance and diversity is of great importance. As a part of a minority group, I am very honored to be part of the network that celebrates diversity and supports creating a neuroscientific community that is safer and more inclusive to everybody.

Beck
Strohmer

Postdoctoral fellow at Technical University of Denmark
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support diversity within neurosciences and have a voice to help shape the field to be more inclusive.

Becks
Tench

Graduate student at University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to contribute to creating a research community where LGBTQ+ scientists can thrive.

Melinda
Trueblood-Stimpson

Science writer/Editor at LAB: Ludar Animal Behavior & Consulting
United States Website
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba as a non-dominant identity within in STEM to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Silvana
Valtcheva

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cologne Medical Faculty
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to stay in touch with the Network

Lakota
Watson

Graduate student at University of Maryland Baltimore
United States Website
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Defend and promote diversity in neuroscience, including disability

Dani
Wijesinghe

Program manager/Administrator at British Neuroscience Association
United Kingdom
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques

Dionna
Williams

Professor or equivalent position at Emory University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I firmly believe in the mission of supporting and increasing diversity for the global neuroscience community.