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

Esin
Avci

Graduate student at Norwegian Univeristy of Science of Technology
Norway
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I have taken part in the Alba networking events in FENS forum 2022 in Paris, and the network mindset aligns well with my personality and research. I enjoyed the events and would like to take part more in the future.

Claudia
Barth

Postdoctoral fellow at Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorder Research, University of Oslo
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I joined the ALBA network after a passionate session at the ECNP 2019. Promoting diversity and equality in brain science should be a goal for every researcher in our field.

Ragnhild Irene
Jacobsen

Postdoctoral fellow at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Anna
Mikalsen Kollstroem

Graduate student at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

Ioanna
Sandvig

Professor or equivalent position at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I fully support ALBA´s mission and I am fully committed towards making a contribution in any way I can.

Eelke
Snoeren

Research/Staff scientist at UiT The arctic university of Norway
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in the goal of Alba to promote equality and diversity in brain sciences. By becoming a member I hope I can participate in reaching this goal.

Janelle Shari
Weir

Graduate student at Norwegian University for Science and Technology
Norway
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Other
Viral transduction, electroporation, immunocytochemistry, pharmacological manipulation, microfluidic modelling
I joined ALBA because :
I was nominated by my supervisor to become a representative. I am also curious to know more about the Alba network, and contribute to the mission of the organization.

Maryam
Ziaei

Professor or equivalent position at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting diversity in science by advocating for the inclusion of diverse subjects in research and fostering respectful, inclusive environments for growth and progress. Diversity drives creativity and knowledge advancement; committed to creating spaces where everyone feels valued and respected.