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.

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.

Ioanna
Sandvig

Professor or equivalent position at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I fully support ALBA´s mission and I am fully committed towards making a contribution in any way I can.

Menno
Witter

Professor or equivalent position at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Other
functional neuroanatomy
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Equal opportunities in science are one of the most important requirements to optimally make use of the combined human potential to contribute to our understanding of who we are. Understanding the brain is an important if not required component of this understanding and I therefore find ALBA an important initiative

Emre
Yaksi

Professor or equivalent position at NTNU
Norway Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to support ALBA's efforts in increasing diversity in neuroscience. As a citizen of Turkey living in Norway, I am happy to contribute to it in anyway I can.

Maryam
Ziaei

Professor or equivalent position at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting diversity in science by advocating for the inclusion of diverse subjects in research and fostering respectful, inclusive environments for growth and progress. Diversity drives creativity and knowledge advancement; committed to creating spaces where everyone feels valued and respected.