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

João Miguel
Alves Ferreira

Undergraduate student at ISEIT Almada / CEAUL
Portugal
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring

Miguel
Cisneiros

Graduate student at Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC)
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Other
Population Genetics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I believe Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are key factors for science in the XXIst century. Without them, enabling minorities and underrepresented scientists is impossible. By joining ALBA, I intended to reach out as an example and help empower current and future scientists

Mert
Erginkaya

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because ALBA's code of practice should have already been the norm in all scientific institutions

Tiago
Gomes

Graduate student at Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Alba's mission corresponds to my mission. Considering I belong to a minority of society, I think it is important to provide opportunities to this group when the professional world is so competitive. Also, I think it is essential to provide networking to promote careers for members of underrepresented groups.

Kevin
Leandro

Graduate student at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
An opportunity to network in the field of brain sciences and promote diversity in research.

João Miguel
Lousa Dias Ferreira

Graduate student at Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
Portugal
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with my peers, develop partnership and collaboration in research projects, and to get in touch with the latest news and works being developed in Neurosciences.

Pedro
Morgado

Professor or equivalent position at School of Medicine, University of Minho
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe that diversity makes us better and stronger.

Clevio
Nobrega

Professor or equivalent position at Universidade do Algarve
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
My main goal in joining ALBA is to set an example in a community that values diversity and to promote LGBTQIA+ visibility in research.

Aaron
Ostrovsky

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Bill
Podlaski

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and equality in science will not happen on its own, and so initiatives like ALBA are crucial. I am joining to express my support and to get involved in making the scientific community a better place!

Georg
Raiser

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Research
Portugal
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because of the importance of its core mission and my desire to support it

Carlos
Ribeiro

Professor or equivalent position at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because diversity is key to do better and fairer science. And to improve its impact on society!

Abel
Sagodi

Graduate student at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I believe the goal of this initiative is very important and would like to contribute if possible.