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

Livia
Cosentino

Graduate student at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in the importance of inclusivity and of giving equal chanches to humans in all their diversities. It is crucial to tackle obstacles that prevent all people to take equal part in neurosciences and to develop their full potential in this field.

Valeria
de Seta

Graduate student at Sapienza University of Rome
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Therapeutic techniques

Alicja
Krawczun-Rygmaczewska

Graduate student at University of Trieste
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am just starting as a researcher and many sides of scientific environment are just becoming visible to me so the mission of ALBA is very close to my heart. As I progress with my career I wish to be able to offer support to other young researchers who might be struggling with similar issues I am dealing with now. I am also looking forward to connecting with my older colleagues to if possible get some knowledge from more experienced researchers.

Simona
Lodato

Professor or equivalent position at HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to contribute to impactful activities about diversity, on every level and would love to inspire the new generations to become more aware and active about these fundamental topics.

Lisa
Mapelli

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pavia
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I agree entirely with the ALBA declaration on equity and inclusion. I firmly believe that diversity is a value and that gender equality is far from being achieved (in the scientific community and society).

Miriam
Melis

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cagliari
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)

Chiara
Musillo

Graduate student at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Giovanna
Paolone

Professor or equivalent position at University of Verona
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Aurelia
Viglione

Graduate student at Scuola Normale Superiore
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As Ph.D. student I had the possibility to observe how cultural bias can negative affect the research in neuroscience and the working and personal life of neurosciantists. I want to give my contribution in order to make science a more inclusive environment.