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

Ivan
Alić

Professor or equivalent position at School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA Network because I strongly support ALBA mission in promoting EDI in neuroscience.

Sávio
Bastos

Graduate student at University of São Paulo
Brazil
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I identify with ALBA's values and mission, especially in terms of diversity. This would bring me personal and professional development, and I could bring my experience as an Amazonian scientist to ALBA, as I already do as a student representative of the Brazilian Society of Neurosciences and Behavior.

Vinícius
Carvalho

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
There are few (if any) initiatives to promote equity and diversity in brain research in my country.

Weverton Castro
Coelho-Silva

Graduate student at Ribeirao Preto Medical School at University of São Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the ALBA community because I believe that the network is the most valuable asset in science. We need to break down barriers within our field and share the scientific work that we are doing. As a result, being a part of the group may open my mind to different approaches in Neuroscience, as well as provide an opportunity to expand and share my knowledge.

Pedro
Cordeiro

Graduate student at University of Brasilia
Brazil
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To find other researchers/scientists who want to share our vision/ difficulties/ wins in doing research in a Latin country.

Gabriel
Costa

Graduate student at University of Ribeirao preto
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because I strongly believe in its mission to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences. As a Brazilian and Latino researcher, I have experienced firsthand the challenges and barriers faced by underrepresented groups in this field. I want to be part of a community that actively works to empower diversity advocates, counter bias and discrimination, and provide professional development opportunities for neuroscientists from underrepresented backgrounds.

Mauro
Cunha Xavier Pinto

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University of Goiás
Brazil Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of promoting equity and diversity in the field of brain sciences. ALBA's mission aligns with my values, and I am committed to contributing to this essential effort. I am particularly motivated to support underrepresented individuals in the scientific community, and I believe that ALBA's initiatives will help create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all brain scientists. By joining ALBA, I aim to actively participate in its activities, advocate for change, and work towards a future where everyone, regardless of their background, has equal opportunities to excel in the field of neuroscience.

Felipe
Gomes

Professor or equivalent position at Univerity of Sao Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I feel that organizations like ALBA can make science more diverse and inclusive and decrease some barriers faced by under represented groups.

Thomas
Klarić

Postdoctoral fellow at Genos Ltd
Croatia
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I joined Alba because I believe that diversity in neuroscience is important and that there is a long way to go before equality is achieved.

Ricardo
Lima-Filho

Postdoctoral fellow at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe creating an inclusive environment in neuroscience is extremely important and I want to know more about actions I can take to enable this

Mychael
Lourenco

Lab/Research director at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that ALBA plays a key role in fostering diversity and inclusion in neuroscience. I am happy to be part of and contribute to such an important initiative.

Mateus
Luz Levandowski

Professor or equivalent position at Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
Brazil Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I was very excited to attend the Alba network at the IBRO 2019 meeting. I certainly want to be part of this and collaborate for a more diverse science and education.

Uanderson
Pereira da Silva

Physician/Other medical professional at Logos Univerty International
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Clinical neuroscience; Acupuncture; clinical hypnosis.
I joined ALBA because :
As part of the Department of Neuroscience and Human Development at UNILOGOS and a neuroscience researcher, I want to make agreements with institutions and meet researchers in neuroscience and human development.

Ante
Plecas

Postdoctoral fellow at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Croatia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support ALBA's mission and DEI efforts.

Goran
Šimić

Department head at University of Zagreb Medical School, Croatian Institute for Brain Research
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Generally, I strongly support equity, equal opportunity, and diversity. As a neuroscientist, I hope to contribute positively to the Alba network aims and activities.

Dinko
Smilovic

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Zagreb, School of Medicine
Croatia
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
I joined ALBA because :
I see science as a tool for increasing objectivity, as the quality of the experiment should be the only thing that decides one's success. However, this is often not the case. Therefore, anything bringing us closer to a more just system is worth investing time in.