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

Bhagyashree
Joshi

Graduate student at University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques

Alisa
Junakovic

Graduate student at School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

Adél
Jüngling

Graduate student at University of Pecs, Medical School
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging

Sassan Simplice
KAMBOU

Graduate student at Research Institute in Health Sciences
Burkina Faso Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to extend my neuroscience network and to share ideas and skills with others colleagues in that field.

Yolanda
Katsaiti

Graduate student at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I hope to contribute a little share on my part in promoting a more positive attitude towards building a diverse and all-inclusive community of likeminded Neuroscientists, who can blend in to trade ideas and learn from one another.

NARENDER REDDY
KATTA

Graduate student at University of Regensburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
For Transfer / Gain Knowledge with Network fellows

Meryem Ecem
Kaya

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Biotechnology/Synthetic Biology
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support diversity and inclusivity in science and network with like-minded people.

Dávid
Keller

Graduate student at Semmelweis University
Hungary
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Violet
Kimble

Graduate student at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Janja
Kopic

Graduate student at School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

Gökçe
Korkmaz

Graduate student at University of Pavia
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
When I saw the Alba network, I thought that as a female brain researcher living abroad from my home country, having community where I could be together with researchers all around the world with diverse background is very fundamental for sharing ideas, helping and networking. For this reason, I wanted to join.

Alicja
Krawczun-Rygmaczewska

Graduate student at University of Trieste
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am just starting as a researcher and many sides of scientific environment are just becoming visible to me so the mission of ALBA is very close to my heart. As I progress with my career I wish to be able to offer support to other young researchers who might be struggling with similar issues I am dealing with now. I am also looking forward to connecting with my older colleagues to if possible get some knowledge from more experienced researchers.

Zerina
Kurtovic

Graduate student at Karolinska Institutet
Sweden Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I want to network with scientists from the neuroscience community.

Bas
Labree

Graduate student at University of Nottingham
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Non-invasive brain stimulation
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and equality are increasingly important themes in science and public life more generally. Best practices are key in applying these principles.

Diana
Legutko

Graduate student at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am actively working on behalf of women in science in Poland through initiative Women in Science at Nencki. My goal is to create supportive environment for minorities and women in science in my country. Having access to ALBA Network resources could help me to achieve it.

Sophia
Levis

Graduate student at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate