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

Marta
Borgi

Research/Staff scientist at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Therapeutic techniques
Other

Marlène
BOTELLA

Research/Staff scientist at CNRS
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

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.

Morgane
Burnel

Research/Staff scientist at Université de Poitiers
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics

Ivone
Campos Luna

Research/Staff scientist at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Species : vertebrate

Megan
Carey

Research/Staff scientist at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I see ALBA as a fantastic opportunity to join together with others who have thought deeply about equity, inclusion, and diversity, in order to make a difference in neuroscience and beyond.

Annie
Castonguay

Research/Staff scientist at Université Laval
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
To promote accessibility to the neuroscience fields and work towards a fair work environment for all.

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.

Ana
Cubillo

Research/Staff scientist at University Psychiatric Hospital Basel
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
It is crucial to improve the visibility and inclusion of female scientists in brain imaging (and STEM, in general). No change will happen unless we all contribute to achieve this goal.