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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ignacio
Torres

Professor or equivalent position at Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Our research institution is committed with the principles of equality and the objectives of the ALBA network