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

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.

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.

Deviana
David

Graduate student at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that science should be accessible equally for everyone and I would like to be a part of the system that help ensuring the equality in diversity of science. Diversity makes science better. I also want to connect more with neuroscientist with the same beliefs to open more opportunity for collaboration and future work.

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.

Kamelija
Horvatović

Graduate student at Croatian Institute for Brain Research
Croatia
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As an organizer of workshops and conferences and a future PhD candidate, I see ALBA network as a valuable tool and assistant in connecting with eminent neuroscientists

Bogna
Ignatowska-Jankowska

Postdoctoral fellow at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Endocannabinoid system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at my institution and elsewhere

Alisa
Junakovic

Graduate student at School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

Ana
Katušić

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support equity, diversity and accessability. As a neuroscientist, I hope to contribute positively to the Alba network aims and activities.

Hinako
Kirikae

Graduate student at Tohoku University Graduate School Of Medicine
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that diversity is a key to scientific advancement. Participation will make a difference.

Janja
Kopic

Graduate student at School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

Zeljka
Krsnik

Professor or equivalent position at School of Medicine University of Zagreb, CIBR
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Imaging (microscopy)
Histochemistry and tracing
In situ hybridization
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of Alba Steering Committee, it is an honor to be part of the Alba's mission of incorporating diversity and ensuring equality in the brain sciences.

Miho
Nakajima

Research/Staff scientist at RIKEN
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn how to support the diversity and help young children with many different background to have same opportunities as others.

Martina
Rincic

Postdoctoral fellow 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
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches

Iva
Šimunić

Graduate student at School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I joined ALBA to promote diversity and equity in the neuroscience community. I support ALBA's mission and would like to learn more about the various facets of diversity as well as promote awareness in the community.

Ena
Španić

Research/Staff scientist at Croatian Institute for Brain Research, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging

Madhura
Subba Rao

Graduate student at Kumamoto University
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to gain more knowledge through interactive chats and discussions