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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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

Caitlin
Aamodt

Postdoctoral fellow at UC San Diego
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Non-binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To support gender minorities and intersectionality in STEM.

Evan
Brown

Graduate student at University of Virginia
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Genderqueer
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to connect with other queer neuroscientists and continue to foster a community and culture that fights for diversity, inclusion, and equity in our work.

Uma
Chatterjee

Graduate student at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine & Public Health
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Alba stands for all of my values as a scientist with multiple marginalized identities (disabled, 2LGBTQIA+, economically disadvantaged, non-traditional student) and provides a space to commune & advocate for active support, inclusion, and representation within brain sciences. As a scientist & trainee fully open about my lived experiences to advocate for representation, it would be an honor to contribute to Alba’s crucial mission as a member.

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.

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.

Lee
Maresco

Research/Staff scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital
United States
Gender : Non-Binary Agender
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I have had to bring awareness and visibility to my lab and I would like to work with others doing the same on a broader scale.

Arren
Ramsey

Research/Staff scientist at University of California, San Francisco
United States Website
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
After learning about Alba at the 2023 IBRO Conference, I wanted to join because it is so important to extend the accessibility of neuroscience research. A diverse array of scientists is necessary to come up with a diverse array of ideas.

Troy A.
Roepke

Professor or equivalent position at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : genderqueer
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am involved in DEI efforts at my school and university and have been working with a number of my societies to incorporate inclusive practices around sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. As such, I am always interested in learning new "best practices" for supporting trainees and junior faculty who are from marginalized groups and networking with other neuroscientists interested in the same.

Alvaro
Sanz

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States
Gender : Man Prefer to self describe
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Melinda
Trueblood-Stimpson

Science writer/Editor at LAB: Ludar Animal Behavior & Consulting
United States Website
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba as a non-dominant identity within in STEM to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.