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

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

Joelma
Alves Lucio

Graduate student at UFRGS
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have been on Alba's mailing list for quite some time. I thoroughly enjoy the webinars and have also applied for the grant to attend FENS Forum 2024. Being part of a network that connects scientists from around the world and supports minorities sounds like a fantastic opportunity.

Ariadne
Belo-Silva

Graduate student at Federal University of Santa Catarina
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I've heard about Alba for the very first time at IBRO's World Conference in Granada. There was a booth where some very intelligent women explained to me the whole purpose of Alba and that I should join it. Ever since I've been thinking about it. I think I belong to Alba because my committed nature has made me a very hard-working student and it has led me to leave the country to finish my Ph.D. outside my original country: Brazil. I was awarded a scholarship to live abroad for one year with all costs covered by the federal government. This is how much my country believes and invests in my education. Not everyone can say that where I come from. Also, I hope that in the future I can teach in Brazil everything I learned around the world and return all the investment spent on my education in the form of knowledge for future generations.

In conclusion, my path can be more difficult for being a woman, Latina, queer, from a middle-incoming country and many other difficulties, but I'm still making space for myself and for future female neuroscientists. If I can make it, they can make it too. However, nobody achieve great results alone and I think that's why I belong with Alba.

MORGANA
BRONDANI

Graduate student at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :

I’m a Master and PhD Student in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. I have been working on an investigation of oxidative stress, bioenergetics, mitochondrial quality control and interactions between mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum in different models of Huntington’s Disease and inherited metabolic disorders.

Isabella
Bustelli

Graduate student at Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am applying for ALBA membership to help boost my career as a neuroscientist in Brazil. At the institution I am part of, unfortunelly, there are few opportunities to exchange information or visit other laboratories, or even learn other techniques to implement here at our context, so I believe that ALBA could provide opportunities for my scientific enrichment.

Giovanna
Carello-Collar

Graduate student at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to support the promotion of diversity in neuroscience and to apply for a Travel Fellowship to attend FENS Forum 2024.

Julia
Clarke

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I first heard about Alba by a colleague and friend from my University. I became interested and researched about the Mission and goals of this community. I feel that this kind of network is really important in all areas, and I would like to join and be part of this community helping as much as I can to disseminate its valuble principles.

Isis
De Oliveira Souza

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a female young researcher/professor from an developing country, I would like to actively contribute to make the neuroscience field more equitable and accessible to all underrepresented groups.

Elaine
Del Bel

Professor or equivalent position at University of Sao Paulo-Dental School of Ribeirao Preto
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I have been looking to be part of a group that has the aim to think about scientific life, scientific difficulties and how to survive to life challenge. I believe I will found it in ALBA.

Luz Elena
Durán-Carabali

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be part of the Alba network due to its important work in promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences. As a member of underrepresented group, its is important to receive the support given by the Alba team to recognize scientifc contributions and provide mentoring opportunities to promote careers and improve scientific research.

Livea
Godoy

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sao Paulo
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I firmly believe and support initiatives for equity and inclusion. Alba network has already represented a strong leadership in advocating for under represented groups in neuroscience. I also have been recently benefited from one of ALBA's action. As a young researcher fellow I think it is interesting to have some guidance and mentorship, and can further contribute to promote e foster local initiatives.

Marina
Martins

Graduate student at University of Sao Paulo
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

CAROLINA
OGAWA

Graduate student at University of São Paulo
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm really impressed with this Network and wondering how I hadn't come across with it before! The content that I've found here is simply inspiring - especially for being a woman. Getting to know the story of successful women brain scientists motivates me!

Sayonara
Pereira da Silva

Graduate student at Santos Dumont Institute
Brazil
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Fabricia
Petronilho

Lab/Research director at Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Because memberships often provide opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, professionals, or enthusiasts who share interests about neurosciences

Jéssica
Rabelo Bezerra

Other at federal University of Ceara
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining ALBA because I am passionate about contributing to the advancement of neuroscience in a global context. ALBA's commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion aligns with my values, and I believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive community to drive meaningful progress in brain sciences. I am eager to connect with neuroscientists from around the world, share insights, and actively participate in initiatives that promote positive change in the field. ALBA's emphasis on research, education, and advocacy resonates with my professional goals, and I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals to make a meaningful impact on the future of brain sciences.

Ana Maria
Raymundi

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal do Paraná
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a Brazilian LGBT woman and would like to be part of initiatives that support people like me or other less-represented groups in the neuroscience field and establish connections with people with the same purpose from different places around the world.