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.

Gunel
Ayyubova

Research/Staff scientist at Azerbaijan Medical University
Azerbaijan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Sayma
Azeem

Graduate student at Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica
Taiwan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I think it is a really good initiative, that works on various aspects to develop brain science. Especially the initiatives to support underrepresented groups in science. This helps in developing these groups and also boosts their confidence. I am joining ALBA since this is true for me as well.

Aleksandra
Badura

Professor or equivalent position at Erasmus MC
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Veronica
Baez

Lab/Research director at Instituto de Biologia Celular y Neurociencia
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA network promotes equity at all levels. By becoming a member, we would have the opportunity to highlight the difficulties we face. More importantly, we would be able to offer our expertise to assist other groups facing similar difficulties.

Rose
Bagot

Professor or equivalent position at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Matilde
Balbi

Professor or equivalent position at Queensland Brain Institute
Australia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to do my part, as a group leader, in creating a better environment for scientists from different backgrounds

Tracy
Bale

Professor or equivalent position at University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Mentoring and advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in neuroscience is the key reason for why I joined ALBA. As a Center Director and President of IBRO, I focus on local and global actions to advocate for and support diversity, equity and inclusion through partnerships and activities, including developing and supporting programs and working with organizational and policy makers.

Aiste
Baleisyte

Postdoctoral fellow at The Rockefeller University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA network to be able to connect with an amazing ALBA community and participate in their projects. I am interested in sharing my experience that I gained through my PhD years in Switzerland and my current postdoctoral training in the USA.

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.

Chinmayi
Balusu

Undergraduate student at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Other
Neurotrauma
I joined ALBA because :
As an Indian-American woman in STEM, I'm passionate about amplifying diverse voices. I hope to work towards increasing access to neuroscience education and career pursuits as well as combatting barriers and stigma related to age, gender, ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomic background.

Rana
Banai Tizkar

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of a community of underrepresented individuals, to get mentorship, and in time give mentorship to those who need it.

Swati
BANERJEE

Professor or equivalent position at CEA LIST
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I find this initiative very enriching where people from different field can collaborate and learn form each other. This way I can contribute as well get connected to the domain.

Maria
Banqueri

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I want to put the work needed to make the scientific community 100% inclusive

Sonia
Bansal

Professor or equivalent position at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
Eye-tracking, Psychophysics

Pamela
Banta Lavenex

Professor or equivalent position at UniDistance Suisse
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroethology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to show my support for diversity in the neural and cognitive sciences, and make a contribution towards increasing this diversity in any way that I can.