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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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

Ivan
Alić

Professor or equivalent position at School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA Network because I strongly support ALBA mission in promoting EDI in neuroscience.

Irene Pilar
Ayuso Jimeno

Postdoctoral fellow at EMBL
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Other
Miniscope imaging, chemogenetics, optogenetics, volume electron microscopy
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA network as a female junior scientist who would love to see the Academic world change towards a more inclusive and equal one.

Chiara
Ballan

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Alba Network gives possibilities to underrepresented categories and I believe it is important to be part of this association as a young woman who has just started as an early researcher.

Veronica
Begni

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Milan
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I would be honored to be part of this great team of neuroscientists whose mission is to enhance women in science achievements. Besides, I would be delighted to receive Alba's prince to attend the upcoming FENS conference

Ana
Bekavac

Other at Croatian Institute for Brain Research
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as promote best practices.

Emna
Benmansour

Graduate student at IRCCS Mondino Fondazione
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Becoming a member give me the chance to develop further in high-level scientific and medical content, reinforcing capabilities, and discussing opportunities in the field of Neuroscience research, which will be an opportunity I shall seize with complete sincerity and commitment. Becoming a member of AlbaNetwork will be a pride. As a young neuroscientist joining Alba can improve my research career and grow my community.

Alessandra
Berry

Research/Staff scientist at ISS
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology

Olga Teresa
Bianciotto

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in Alba's mission and in the value of its initiatives, and I think that the presence of this type of network is fundamental in our field, to support and uplift colleagues that face more difficult conditions.

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.

Marina
Boido

Professor or equivalent position at Neuroscience Inst. Cavalieri Ottolenghi, Univ. Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Ema
Bokulic

Graduate student at School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I strongly support organizations that promote equal rights and opportunities, along with celebrating diversity. The scientific community still has to address the issues of underrepresented groups and I see the ALBA network as a community that will be open for dialogue and foster a supporting and collaborative working environment for all participants.

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

Giulia
Borgonovo

Graduate student at Scuola Normale Superiore
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network because I believe in the importance of advocating for underrepresented voices and fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives can thrive. I am eager to contribute to and learn from ALBA's initiatives!

Matteo
Bruzzone

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Padova
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support making science openly accessible to all and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Interdisciplinary lies at the core of neuroscience, with problems addressed using approaches from various scientific fields. Similarly, a more inclusive and diverse environment will foster new ideas and nurture creative collaborations.

Francesca Petra
Capochiani

CEO at Blood Srl
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
My decision to join ALBA Network reflects my commitment to both scientific excellence and positive change in neuroscience. I chose ALBA because I believe that groundbreaking science flourishes in diverse and inclusive environments.

Sara
Carpi

Research/Staff scientist at University ‘Magna Græcia’ of Catanzaro
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba provides an opportunity to overcome linguistic barriers and join a community that values diversity. As the first woman in my family pursuing higher education and a research career, I face gender-based challenges exacerbated by limited maternity benefits in a male-dominated field.