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

Irene Pilar
Ayuso Jimeno

Postdoctoral fellow at EMBL
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Other
Miniscope imaging, chemogenetics, optogenetics, volume electron microscopy
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA network as a female junior scientist who would love to see the Academic world change towards a more inclusive and equal one.

Chiara
Ballan

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Alba Network gives possibilities to underrepresented categories and I believe it is important to be part of this association as a young woman who has just started as an early researcher.

Veronica
Begni

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Milan
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I would be honored to be part of this great team of neuroscientists whose mission is to enhance women in science achievements. Besides, I would be delighted to receive Alba's prince to attend the upcoming FENS conference

Emna
Benmansour

Graduate student at IRCCS Mondino Fondazione
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
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)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Becoming a member give me the chance to develop further in high-level scientific and medical content, reinforcing capabilities, and discussing opportunities in the field of Neuroscience research, which will be an opportunity I shall seize with complete sincerity and commitment. Becoming a member of AlbaNetwork will be a pride. As a young neuroscientist joining Alba can improve my research career and grow my community.

Alessandra
Berry

Research/Staff scientist at ISS
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology

Olga Teresa
Bianciotto

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in Alba's mission and in the value of its initiatives, and I think that the presence of this type of network is fundamental in our field, to support and uplift colleagues that face more difficult conditions.

Marina
Boido

Professor or equivalent position at Neuroscience Inst. Cavalieri Ottolenghi, Univ. Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Marta
Borgi

Research/Staff scientist at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Therapeutic techniques
Other

Giulia
Borgonovo

Graduate student at Scuola Normale Superiore
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network because I believe in the importance of advocating for underrepresented voices and fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives can thrive. I am eager to contribute to and learn from ALBA's initiatives!

Francesca Petra
Capochiani

CEO at Blood Srl
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
My decision to join ALBA Network reflects my commitment to both scientific excellence and positive change in neuroscience. I chose ALBA because I believe that groundbreaking science flourishes in diverse and inclusive environments.

Sara
Carpi

Research/Staff scientist at University ‘Magna Græcia’ of Catanzaro
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba provides an opportunity to overcome linguistic barriers and join a community that values diversity. As the first woman in my family pursuing higher education and a research career, I face gender-based challenges exacerbated by limited maternity benefits in a male-dominated field.

Anna
Carta

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cagliari
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in understanding gender differences in drug responses and immune activation. As a woman in neuroscience, I feel the need to support any initiative to increment visibility of woman in sciences.

Valentina
Cerrato

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell and tissue transplantation
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am keen to join this network as I believe it's vital to provide better visibility and support for underrepresented groups in research. Through this collective effort, we can foster an environment that values and supports individuals facing similar challenges, ensuring that diverse perspectives contribute to advancements in neuroscience. I aim to contribute my experiences and learn from others to create a more inclusive and equitable landscape in brain research.

Sara
Chiarugi

Postdoctoral fellow at National Research Council
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining ALBA because I am passionate about advancing equity and diversity in the field of brain sciences. ALBA mission resonates with my values, and I I am attracted to their objectives of promoting best practices, acknowledging outstanding contributions, and offering networking and mentoring opportunities. I am excited about the prospect of contributing to ALBA initiatives and working collaboratively towards fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment within the realm of brain sciences.

Francesca
Cirulli

Lab/Research director at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroendocrinology of Stress, Mental Health
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the Steering Committee as I strongly believe that supporting women in Brain Sciences can help the overall advancement of neuroscience and build the foundation of a more diverse and equal society.

Giulia
Colombo

Postdoctoral fellow at Italian Institute of Technology
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to do research in neuroscience considering equity in representation on a daily basis. I would like to work to close the gap between what we know about male and female nervous system, because the latter has been understudied for decades.