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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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.

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Irene Pilar
Ayuso Jimeno

Postdoctoral fellow at EMBL
Italy Website
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

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

Marina
Boido

Professor or equivalent position at Neuroscience Inst. Cavalieri Ottolenghi, Univ. Turin
Italy Website
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
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

Sara
Carpi

Research/Staff scientist at University ‘Magna Græcia’ of Catanzaro
Italy Website
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
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
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
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
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.

Livia
Cosentino

Graduate student at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
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
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in the importance of inclusivity and of giving equal chanches to humans in all their diversities. It is crucial to tackle obstacles that prevent all people to take equal part in neurosciences and to develop their full potential in this field.

Chiara
De Cesari

Postdoctoral fellow at National Research Council
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that ALBA's mission is fundamental for real and positive advancement in the field of neuroscience and that science will only be fair and balanced when all brain scientists will have equal exposure and opportunities.

Valeria
de Seta

Graduate student at Sapienza University of Rome
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Therapeutic techniques

Ambra
Del Grosso

Postdoctoral fellow at Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa (ITALY)
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
nanotechologies for the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am eager to join the ALBA network because of its reputation for fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development. I believe that being part of this community will provide me with valuable opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in my field.