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

Giacomo
Ariani

Postdoctoral fellow at Western University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Dario
Aspesi

Graduate student at University of Guelph
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join Alba because I would like to participate in representing under represented groups in neuroscience and to connect with other researcher with the same aim.

Lindsey
Cassini

Postdoctoral fellow at Mount Sinai Health System
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Adriano
Chaves Filho

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Victoria
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Alba is an international initiative aiming to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in brain sciences, notably through the promotion of actions that benefit and foster the visibility of underrepresented minorities. Alba is a space for making a difference in shaping the future we want for neuroscience and STEM.

Giulia
Cisbani

Postdoctoral fellow at 1 King’s College Circle
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Other

Stephanie
De Sante

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Emily
Horsey

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Elena
Kutsarova

Postdoctoral fellow at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am very passionate about EDI and would love to volunteer and help with some of the projects but would also love some support with advancing my career as a woman scientist.

Alexandra
Levine

Postdoctoral fellow at Western University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
At my University, I am working towards a more equitable, diverse and inclusive community. I'm on various EDI committees.

Dongyan
Lin

Graduate student at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
In vivo monitoring

Carly
McIntyre-Wood

Graduate student at McMaster University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Neuroanatomical Foundations of Addiction
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I respect the mission of Alba and would like to be involved in such an organization.

Mikayla
Payant

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing

Natalie
Prowse

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
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)
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support organizations and individuals that raise awareness about, and work to change, cultural and gender biases which unfairly disadvantage underrepresented groups in neuroscience. I am interested in both learning how to recognize and unlearn my own biases and lending my support to support organizational change.

Gareth
Rurak

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate