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

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

Susanne
Ahmari

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pittsburgh
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Huda
Akil

Professor or equivalent position at Medical School, University of Michigan
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
The power of diversity infuses not only my personal beliefs but my scientific research program. My laboratory studies the biological bases and adaptive value of differences between individuals for coping with different environments in distinct physical and social contexts. I am fascinated by both the similarities between people across time and space, and the differences in the way they see the world and respond to it. Everything I have learned from our own work and the work of numerous colleagues has convinced me of the remarkable power of embracing and celebrating the differences as well as the similarities between us.
But of course, my belief in diversity goes far beyond the scientific realm. Being an immigrant in the US from an Arab country, having become engaged in science at a time when women were in the minority, I have experienced firsthand the impact of several types of bias. Conversely, I have done my best to become conscious of and continually revisit my own biases, be they negative or positive. Seeing the human first and foremost, celebrating differences in background, ethnicity, culture, and perspective is a lifelong quest.
I am honored to be on this journey with other neuroscientist colleagues from all over the world. I believe that together, we can do better.

Stephanie
Albin

Program manager/Administrator at The Kavli Foundation
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Philanthropy
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in the mission of the ALBA Network. In order to have change, and more diversity and inclusion in neuroscience, we need to be proactive and deliberate in our actions. By joining ALBA, I am signaling that I am supportive of their goals and will take action myself.

Fritzie
Arce-McShane

Professor or equivalent position at University of Washington
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a woman neuroscientist of color who has lived in culturally diverse countries (Philippines, Israel, Italy, US). I have personal experience of implicit bias. I would like to contribute to initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on the field of neuroscience.

Tracy
Bale

Professor or equivalent position at University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Mentoring and advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in neuroscience is the key reason for why I joined ALBA. As a Center Director and President of IBRO, I focus on local and global actions to advocate for and support diversity, equity and inclusion through partnerships and activities, including developing and supporting programs and working with organizational and policy makers.

Sonia
Bansal

Professor or equivalent position at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
Eye-tracking, Psychophysics

Tallie Z.
Baram

Professor or equivalent position at University of California-Irvine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Other
neuroepigenetics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
Because diversity and equal opportunity are ethically required, promote well-being and enhance creativity and productivity in all organizations. I would like to learn of challenges and offer information from the University of California and my personal experience. Together we blossom.

Gordon
Barr

Professor or equivalent position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help diversity the academic workspace

Andrés
Barría

Professor or equivalent position at University Of Washington
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute to have a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive scientific environment.

Alessandro
Bartolomucci

Professor or equivalent position at Univ Minnesota
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Sanne
Casello

Other at National Institute of Mental Health
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I discovered the ALBA network at the Society for Neuroscience Connectome and have been itching to become a member ever since. As a woman in a male-dominated field, not only am I hoping to connect with strong women mentors, but also to work in a unified group towards accomplishing ALBA Network’s goals to counteract bias and empower underrepresented groups in brain sciences.

yale
cohen

Professor or equivalent position at u. pennsylvania
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation

Jason
Coleman

Other at Techneprism LLC
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
help increase diversity (ethnic, gender) within the field and greater sciences

Laura
Colgin

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Texas at Austin
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Kia
Crittenden-Ward

Other at Signant Health
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
I joined ALBA because :
I became aware of Alba through colleagues with whom I am a member of the SIRS Diversity Task Force. I am very much interested in promoting the goals and objectives of Alba.

Theresa
Desrochers

Professor or equivalent position at Brown University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am an assistant professor of neuroscience and I work in multiple sub-fields that do not have a lot of women in them. I am passionate about improving inequities in the system when it comes to women and other underrepresented groups.