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

Alice
Louail

Postdoctoral fellow at Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Surgery
I joined ALBA because :
I join ALBA Network because I believe their is a unbalanced gender representation in higher level positions in general.
I hope that these type of networks can help override this bias

Siegrid
Löwel

Department head at University of Göttingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to support Alba's mission

Mahmoud Bukar
Maina

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sussex
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to join the ALBA Network because promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences is essential for advancing the field and unlocking new discoveries. I am particularly keen on working with groups to increase the inclusion of underrepresented scientists and models of African ancestry. ALBA's goals thus align with my values and my desire to make a positive impact. I am excited about the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future for the brain sciences.

Dimitra
Maoutsa

Postdoctoral fellow at Technical University of Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
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Foivos
Markopoulos

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Geneva
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Identifying and removing implicit biases against underrepresented groups in education is not straightforward - especially for privileged groups like mine, who never faced discrimination. In ALBA network I found a comprehensive guide for concrete actions promoting equity and inclusion, within an excellent framework for monitoring and improving those actions.

Sara
Matias

Postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
To

Rhiannon
McNeill

Postdoctoral fellow at University Hospital Würzburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in a fully-inclusive and diverse scientific community, and want to work towards this goal. When science is not inclusive, great minds are lost and progress hindered. Moreover, no-one should be made to feel not welcome in science.

Tina
Meller

Postdoctoral fellow at Philipps-University Marburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Adejoke Elizabeth
Memudu

Department head at Edo University Iyamho
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To be in a network where Neuroscience advocacy and support is their core goal for minority individual
For an opportunity to get science networking and mentoring opportunity for my career and my students' seeking for research lab or postgraduate schools out of Africa for training in Neuroscience research.

Marta
Mendez-Couz

Postdoctoral fellow at Ruhr University Bochum
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Rohit
Menon

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Regensburg
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
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
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that science is universal. And if it is so, then everyone deserves equal access to it. I hope that by joining Alba, I could help this cause.

Noemie
Mermet-Joret

Postdoctoral fellow at DANDRITE
Denmark Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to find mentors and network

Kate
Merritt

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques

Domokos
Meszéna

Postdoctoral fellow at Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology
Hungary Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Since the beginning of graduate research studies, I have had a very strong and keen interest in open science, inclusion, team-based projects, and international cooperation.

Giorgia
Michelini

Postdoctoral fellow at UCLA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am highly committed to advocating and promoting DEI

Bita
Moghaddam

Department head at Oregon Health & Science University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
These are challenging times for our scientific community throughout the world. More than ever, we must promote support for under-represented scientists. Through free exchange of information, we must engage in advocacy that integrates our academic advantage. We must take a global view in establishing relationships and collaborations in promoting diversity, and we must exude confidence; not anxiety.