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

Chiara
Ballan

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Alba Network gives possibilities to underrepresented categories and I believe it is important to be part of this association as a young woman who has just started as an early researcher.

Chinmayi
Balusu

Undergraduate student at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Other
Neurotrauma
I joined ALBA because :
As an Indian-American woman in STEM, I'm passionate about amplifying diverse voices. I hope to work towards increasing access to neuroscience education and career pursuits as well as combatting barriers and stigma related to age, gender, ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomic background.

Martha Isela
Barragan-Bonilla

Graduate student at Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
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Inês
Barros

Graduate student at University of Coimbra
Portugal
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques

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.

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.

Aurèle
Boussard

Graduate student at CNRS
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics

Evan
Brown

Graduate student at University of Virginia
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Genderqueer
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to connect with other queer neuroscientists and continue to foster a community and culture that fights for diversity, inclusion, and equity in our work.

Francesca
Chaloner

Graduate student at King's College London
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring

Litian
Chen

Graduate student at Zhejiang University
China Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To support members in underrepresented groups, raise awareness as well as make solutions to improve.

Elias
Chipofya

Graduate student at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
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Megan
Conrow-Graham

Graduate student at University at Buffalo
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am very passionate about increasing diverse perspectives into neuroscience and trying to get involved with all groups taking this initiative seriously.

Livia
Cosentino

Graduate student at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in the importance of inclusivity and of giving equal chanches to humans in all their diversities. It is crucial to tackle obstacles that prevent all people to take equal part in neurosciences and to develop their full potential in this field.

María Almudena
Coto Vilcapoma

Graduate student at Universidad de Oviedo
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Therapeutic techniques

Elisa
Couto Clemente

Graduate student at UCL
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Alba's goals (and approaches to achieve them) align nicely with my own goals and values, as I'm very passionate about promoting diversity and equity in science.

Marion
Curdy

Graduate student at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
It is very important for Research to become inclusive and to promote diversity. I would like to engage in that direction, and the Alba network seems perfect to do so.