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

Lee
Gilman

Professor or equivalent position at Kent State University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Non-binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Want to learn about, and become more involved in, efforts to diversify neuroscience and support underrepresented trainees.

Cassandra
Gipson-Reichardt

Professor or equivalent position at University of Kentucky
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Jean-Antoine
Girault

Professor or equivalent position at Inserm and Sorbonne University
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support Alba's mission and I am interested in learning about its actions and helping the organization.

Martin
GIURFA

Professor or equivalent position at CNRS - University of Toulouse
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate

Yukiko
Goda

Professor or equivalent position at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to be part of and contribute to the crucial collective voice that is represented by ALBA, that is, to reach beyond differences that are often deeply rooted in cultural values, and to work towards ensuring equity in our community where everyone has a chance to flourish.

Ozgun
gokce

Professor or equivalent position at LMU University Hospital
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
If we learned anything during this pandemic, open collaboration could speed up the science dramatically. The open science approach's effectiveness convinced me to share our data using preprint servers before publication and always collaborate without reservation.

Johannes
Graeff

Professor or equivalent position at EPFL
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neuroepigenetics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Great initiative!

Sylvie
Granon

Professor or equivalent position at Paris-Saclay Institut of neuroscience
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I feel very much in tune with the goals ALBA intend to achieve, particularly the networking aspect that could promote collaborative science, mentoring, data access, be informed of putative collaborators who share common view of science and good practice, and how it should be conducted, to avoid or decrease the impact of powerful lobbies.

Rodrigo
Grassi-Oliveira

Professor or equivalent position at Aarhus University
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join forces to help increasing diversity and equality in science.

Agnès
Gruart

Professor or equivalent position at Pablo de Olavide University
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
In order to achieve equality among all researchers (and in society, in general), it is necessary to create structures and networks that serve as support, to identify problems and, above all, to seek solutions. Collective actions such as those that Alba intends to carry out are the best strategy.

Ilona
Grunwald Kadow

Professor or equivalent position at Technical University Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I've started a public lecture series in the city where my campus is located. It's been a big success. Since then I've given a Tedx talk and a couple of other talks for the public. I also teach a class about communicating science to a general audience. I care deeply about how the public views us scientists and our findings.
In my own research, I am particularly interested in how prior knowledge and internal state often completely overrule rational decision-making. This aspect of behavior is extremely useful for survival, but it is also one of the reasons why we are biased and jump to conclusions that are not based on facts but expectations, unconscious bias etc.

Sonakshi
Gupta

Undergraduate student at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
India Website
OrcID
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
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I was impressed when I read the mission statement of the ALBA network. I come from a community where research in neuroscience still hasn't reached its potential. I believe, this platform will allow me the opportunity to access the wondrous scientific community of neuroscience led by inspiring neuroscientist and world class research.

Stephanie
Gupton

Professor or equivalent position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
The time for change is now.

Vanessa
Hall

Professor or equivalent position at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am chairwoman of DANWISE (Danish Society for Women in Science), a non-profit organization in Denmark and am also a neuroscientist.

Mary
Hatten

Professor or equivalent position at Rockefeller University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a long time supporter of diversity in science.

Sarah
Heilbronner

Professor or equivalent position at University of Minnesota
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in helping to make the field of neuroscience more inclusive and accessible.