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

Eric
Nestler

Department head at Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Andrew
Oates

Department head at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Other
Biophysics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Mary A
Peterson

Department head at University of Arizona
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to working to increase the representation of minoritized groups in STEM. Joining a larger group effort will broaden the impact of individuals and smaller groups in many ways -- ideas and implementation methods can be shared; when efforts seem to be stalled; encouragement to keep going can be provided. The launch webinar demonstrated the power of group efforts in this regard.

Erika
Pinter

Department head at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Laurence
Ris

Department head at University of Mons
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
I completely adhere to the objectives of ALBA

Jan
Rodriguez Parkitna

Department head at Maj Institute of Pharmacology PAS
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Support for equality in science

Goran
Šimić

Department head at University of Zagreb Medical School, Croatian Institute for Brain Research
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Generally, I strongly support equity, equal opportunity, and diversity. As a neuroscientist, I hope to contribute positively to the Alba network aims and activities.

Esther
Stoeckli

Department head at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly feel the need to strengthen diversity in science. It is sad that our society and science treats 50% of us as a minority!

Rob
Sutherland

Department head at University of Lethbridge
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to promote diversity in neuroscience

Richard
wingate

Department head at kings college London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support diversity and inclusion

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...