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

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

Carolina
Gubert

Postdoctoral fellow at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I have attended Alba's meeting at IBRO2019 and I have identified myself with Alba's mission in promoting equity in neuroscience.

Kübra
Gülmez Karaca

Postdoctoral fellow at Radboud UMC
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neuroepigenetics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be actively involved and informed about the events that ALBA network is organizing.

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.

Verena Claudia
Haage

Postdoctoral fellow at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am an advocate for sustainability in research and promoting novel concepts of research leadership. From my point of view diversity and inclusion are key for both, more sustainable research and leadership in academia. With my neuroscience background, I feel like joining Alba Network will help me to further advance in these topics and join an important network.

Mussie Ghezu
Hadera

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oslo
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Katrine Sjaastad
Hanssen

Postdoctoral fellow at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
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Olumayowa
IGADO

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Comparative neuroanatomy
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To broaden my neuroscience research network, have access to research materials and grants, and also increase the visibility of my research

Marion
Inostroza

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Tübingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I find the mission and goals in completely resonance with my view of a woman in neuroscience. I definitely would like to be part of such relevant initiative.

Ozama
Ismail

Postdoctoral fellow at Oregon Health & Science University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am an advocate for improving diversity and addressing racial inequity, and am also passionate about raising LGBTQ+ voices both within science and within ethnic minority groups. I co-founded the Minorities in STEM network in the UK, and sit on the board of the Alliance for Visible Diversity in Science at Oregon Health & Science University. I would like to continue to expand on my advocacy work by working with ALBA.

Ivana
Jaric

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Bern
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Tom
Jensen

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
People with invisible disabilities can face clear disadvantages when working in science. The lack of a stable work environment, long working hours and difficulties with travel and career mobility can be difficult to reconcile with the academic career track. I hope my voice could be helpful to the ALBA network.

Lee
Jollans

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck institute for psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender :
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Anes
Ju

Postdoctoral fellow at Seoul National University
South Korea Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
During my 8-year research career in Europe, I confronted with a lot of biases as a minority. But when I came back to my country, South Korea, I felt more bias here and it needs more input from outside for diversity.