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

valentina
ferretti

Postdoctoral fellow at italian institute of technology
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Wambura
Fobbs

Postdoctoral fellow at American University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am encouraged by all the emerging efforts to increase inclusion, equity, and visibility of underrepresented groups, and I want to be involved!

Laura
Fontenas

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Virginia
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Talitha
Ford

Postdoctoral fellow at Deakin University
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am working toward a more diverse and inclusive science research environment

Filipa
França de Barros

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods

Chase
Francis

Postdoctoral fellow at National Institute on Drug Abuse
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Hoping to connect with like-minded individuals and groups

Aina
Frau-Pascual

Postdoctoral fellow at MGH/HMS
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to expand my network and learn from more experienced researchers

Nóra
Füredi

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Pécs, Medical School
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring

Elisa
Galliano

Lab/Research director at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have recently realized (by analysing the shocking ERC_Advanced Grants data) that my I was way off in believing that we had pretty much solved the issues of women in neuroscience. I have been naive and biased by my own good experiences in terms of both mentoring and representation. I would like to do something to help change the situation.

Gabriela
Gan

Postdoctoral fellow at Central Institte of Metal Health Mannheim
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Social neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Ecological momentary assessment
I joined ALBA because :
I noticed that there is not a lot of awareness for diversity and inclusion issues in the German academic system yet. Thus, I would like to join Alba to learn how to increase visibility of scientists that belong to under repsented groups in the German neuroscience community, to raise awareness for their struggles and obstacles, and to be a helpful ally.

Lorena
Gaytan

Postdoctoral fellow at Instituto De Neurobiología
Mexico Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
O like all related with neuroscience

Alice
Geminiani

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Center for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics

Francesco
Gobbo

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in what ALBA stands for, and for the recognition and promotion of diversity in Neuroscience

Livea
Godoy

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sao Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I firmly believe and support initiatives for equity and inclusion. Alba network has already represented a strong leadership in advocating for under represented groups in neuroscience. I also have been recently benefited from one of ALBA's action. As a young researcher fellow I think it is interesting to have some guidance and mentorship, and can further contribute to promote e foster local initiatives.

Dori
Grijseels

Postdoctoral fellow at UCSD
United States
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am already a member of the GSD working group, and am passionate about inclusion of minorities, especially LGBTQIA+ people, in neuroscience.

Alexandra
Gros

Postdoctoral fellow at CNES
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate