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

Jaime
Arlandis

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Parth
Chholak

Other at Centro de Tecnología Biomédica
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am seeking to build my network in Neuroscience and searching for postdoctoral positions.

Jaime
de la Rocha

Professor or equivalent position at IDIBAPS
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
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)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because it is time that researchers understand the importance of diversity in our societies but more important in our laboratories.

Alejandro
de la Torre-Luque

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Psychiatric epidemiology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I think the Alba network constitutes an outstanding scientific initiative comprising basic and applied neuroscientists and academicians, with a clear interest in enhancing the social awareness of equity and inclusion. It would be my pleasure to get involved in such an ambitious network.

Javier
Díaz-Nido

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
To raise awareness on diversity issues in brain sciences.

Óscar
Elía-Zudaire

Graduate student at Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante
Spain
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Jose A.
Esteban

Professor or equivalent position at Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I value ALBA mission. I consider that missing underrepresented groups is not only unfair, but also inefficient. By missing people, we are also missing opportunities.

Beliu
Garcia Parra

Physician/Other medical professional at Bellvitge University Hospital
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
because I'm very interesting in neuroscience

MARIA-TRINIDAD
HERRERO-EZQUERRO

Professor or equivalent position at UNIVERSITY OF MURCIA
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in equity in all fields; and I'd be glad meeting people with the same interests.

Pablo J.
Martin-Correa

Research/Staff scientist at Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I recently attended one of the meetings organized by the ALBA network and found it really useful for my future. I would like to be more involved in such opportunities and see If I can contribute in any way to help fellow scientist to prosper in neuroscience in Europe.

Jaime
Mulero Franco

Graduate student at Universidad de Castilla La Mancha
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I join this inclusive scientific association with the firm intention of contributing and learning in a collaborative environment. I am seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge, participate in innovative research, and connect with passionate minds who share my commitment to scientific advancement

Juan
Navarro-Lopez

Lab/Research director at University of Castilla-La Mancha
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I completely agree with ALBA principles and I would like to help to develop them if there is something I can do.

Manuel
Nieto-Diaz

Research/Staff scientist at Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (SESCAM)
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because:
- I agree with the aims and ideas exposed by the ALBA network.
- I would like to get information on how to deal with inequalities
- I would like to contribute to extending these principles in my research center.

Jose Vicente
Sanchez-Mut

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join Alba to promote equality.

Santiago Alexis
Santana

Lab/Research director at Pamax Biotech
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
It is necessary to increase knowledge by developing synergies

Marc
Suárez-Calvet

Professor or equivalent position at BarcelonaBeta brain research center
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Biomarkers
I joined ALBA because :
I believe it is a great, and much needed, initiative to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in brain sciences