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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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

Safak
Er

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurotrophic factors
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
During FENS2020 Virtual Forum, I had chance to join many Alba events. The scope of the events and sincerity of the speakers made me feel positive about career in science again. I am looking forward to join Alba Network to receive&provide support and to contribute towards equity in academia and science.

Mert
Erginkaya

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because ALBA's code of practice should have already been the norm in all scientific institutions

Musthafa Mohamed
Essa

Professor or equivalent position at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Oman Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to support the Global Neuroscience forum like ALBA and impact the society by any means.

Jose A.
Esteban

Professor or equivalent position at Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I value ALBA mission. I consider that missing underrepresented groups is not only unfair, but also inefficient. By missing people, we are also missing opportunities.

Shannon
Farris

Professor or equivalent position at Virginia Tech
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I learned about Alba at FENS and again at SfN connectome. I support the mission of Alba and from what I can tell they are leading the neuroscience community in DEI issues with thoughtfulness and transparency.

Karl
Farrow

Professor or equivalent position at VIB
Belgium Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Luisa
Fassi

Graduate student at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a young student, I believe that the next generation of scientists should be supported and guided by mentors that equally represent both men and women.

Cathy
Fernandes

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about working towards inclusive, diverse and equitable environments for research and education, as well as more broadly in Society. If we are to thrive and advance as a species, we need to recognise and support all individuals and appreciate the contribution of diversity to science and society.

Marta
Fernández

Graduate student at University of the Basque Country
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a phd student is great to be part of this initiative and be able to identify all the gender gaps in science since the very first steps

Noelia
Fernandez Castillo

Professor or equivalent position at Universitat de Barcelona
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics
I joined ALBA because :
I always suffered discrimination and I fight for equality and justice. I knew about ALBA because I participated in an interview and now realized I did not join as a member (although I thought I was)

Fernando
Fernández de Cuevas López

Graduate student at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Alba is doing a great contribution to the field of neuroscience, and I want to be part of this.

M Estrella
Fernandez de Sevilla

Graduate student at Cajal Institute
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Irene
Ferreres Álvarez

Graduate student at Hospital del Mar Research Institute - IMIM
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
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
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
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Michaela
Filiou

Professor or equivalent position at University of Ioannina
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Francesco
Fischetti

Professor or equivalent position at "Aldo Moro" University of Bari
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Neuro Cognition and Exercise
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Other

Shelly
Flagel

Professor or equivalent position at University of Michigan
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
To share experiences in trying to make our institution and field in general more inclusive and equitable and to learn from others.