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

Camilla
Bellone

Professor or equivalent position at University of Geneva
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)

Clémence
Bernard

Professor or equivalent position at University of Exeter
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
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Sophie
Betka

Postdoctoral fellow at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Unfortunately -subtle- sexism, racism, classim, homophobia, transphobia, handiphobia etc. are present in academia. I try to be an inter-sectional feminist and I would like to fight for a better inclusion of people from under represented groups in academia.

Shahnawaz Ali
Bhat

Professor or equivalent position at Aligarh Muslim University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
The forum empowers young scientists by promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, sharing research findings, and fostering inclusivity. It organizes workshops and conferences, fostering connections for future collaborations. The forum encourages diverse perspectives, ensuring scientific advancements are applicable to diverse populations. It connects individuals with experienced professionals, breaking down barriers and promoting equal opportunities in science.

Elisabeth
Binder

Professor or equivalent position at Max-Planck Institute of Psychiatry
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Psychiatry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches

Sunday Agba
Bisong

Professor or equivalent position at University of Calabar Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Other
Physiology
I joined ALBA because :
I have always promoted Neuroscience in all its ramifications in Africa. Joining The ALBA Network will give me more opportunities to enhance the promotion of Neuroscience at all levels in Africa (which has been disadvantaged).

Svjetlana
Bognar

Professor or equivalent position at Zagreb University School of Medicine, Croatian Institute for Brain Research
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To be a part of network supporting diversity and equity in scientific community.

Johannes
Bohacek

Professor or equivalent position at ETH Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Fixing the leaky pipeline in STEM will be one of the main challenges of my generation of researchers. To contribute to this effort, I'm trying to make a difference in my own lab, and also as a member of the gender equality committee of the Zurich Neuroscience Center. I hope that joining Alba will help to flag and counteract bias in all its forms in the wider neuroscience community.

IOANNIS
BONOVOLIAS

Postdoctoral fellow at ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI
Greece Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Stephanie
Borgland

Professor or equivalent position at Hotchkiss Brain Institute University of Calgary
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Canadian Association of Neuroscience EDI committees. I try to work towards equity and inclusivity in neuroscience at my local institutes and am always on the look out for strategies and new ideas in this arena.

Ashley
Bourke

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I wholeheartedly believe in the organization's mission, and I want to help catalyze an inclusive and equitable future for neuroscience.

Elizabeth
Bradbury

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To be proactive in helping to foster a fair and diverse scientific community.

Jocelyn
Breton

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting DEI in the neurosciences and the Alba Network provides a great way to get involved more in those efforts!

Marion
Brickwedde

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Birmingham
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support diversity, inclusion and sustainability in my career path. I think it is extremely important.

Lauren
Burgeno

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help gain exposure as I make plans to begin applying for faculty positions.

Brenda
Cabrera-Mendoza

Postdoctoral fellow at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Other
Psychiatry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
As a first-generation Latino American researcher, I am aware of the positive impact that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)-promoting initiatives make. Thus, I want to join the ALBA network to contribute to its efforts and help create a more inclusive scientific community.