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.

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  • 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.

Gender
Position
Country

IOANNIS
BONOVOLIAS

Postdoctoral fellow at ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI
Greece Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Christina
Dalla

Professor or equivalent position at Medical School, National Kapodistrian of Athens
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I study sex differences in Neuropsychopharmacology and Neurosciences and I appreciate Women's issues in health and research. I would like to contribute in the ALBA network in the best possible way.

MYRTO
DENAXA

Lab/Research director at BSRC "AL. Fleming"
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA since I strongly agree with the goals of the network

Konstantinos
Diskos

Graduate student at University of Crete
Greece
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
For me diversity in general and especially for our favorite science (neuroscience) is what can actually drive breakthroughs. This is because, we humans, are diverse from our nature and as a result each individual is characterized by different backgrounds, experiences and beliefs, which in combination constitute creativity.

Michaela
Filiou

Professor or equivalent position at University of Ioannina
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Stella
Giakoumaki

Professor or equivalent position at University of Crete
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neuropsychology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans

Vaitsa
Giannouli

Postdoctoral fellow at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Maria
Gogou

Physician/Other medical professional at University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Pharmacology
Other
Neurophysiology (electroenecephalograms)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in the idea of promoting diversity in the research field and provide equal opportunities and I would be happy to contribute more actively.

Domna
Karagogeos

Professor or equivalent position at University of Crete and IMBB-FORTH
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Yolanda
Katsaiti

Graduate student at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I hope to contribute a little share on my part in promoting a more positive attitude towards building a diverse and all-inclusive community of likeminded Neuroscientists, who can blend in to trade ideas and learn from one another.

Christina
Kyrousi

Professor or equivalent position at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman and young scientist, I feel that we have to support diversity and inclusivity in science and in particular in brain science. Having attended in the past few years several meetings and being part of many discussions about diversity and inclusivity I believe that we should all act towards that direction. ALBA network would be amongst the most suited to act on these matters and I would be honored to be part of this network.

Aikaterini
Liapi

Graduate student at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA would maximize the means available for diversity and equality initiatives in academia and beyond via the contributions of an extended network of brain sciences professionals. As research is not a de-contextualized entity, acting with and raising awareness is crucial for promoting meaningful and much-needed societal change.

Mrutyunjaya
Panda

Graduate student at Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a neurobiologist interested in contributing to society by associating with the ALBA network.

Ioanna
Pandi

Graduate student at IMBB FORTH
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As a gay woman in a scientific community that lacks gender equality and LGBTQ representation is challenging enough besides the competition among scientists. Thus, acknowledging and confronting the stigma and discrimination, I strongly appreciate Alba’s efforts to improve the everyday experience of myself and colleagues in science.

Eirini
Panteli

Undergraduate student at University of Ioannina
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
Because, I can find a way to communicate science and insecure diversity in each and every working environment.

Maria Anna
Papadopoulou

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Crete, Institute of molecular biology and biotechnology
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
It is always a great opportunity to be part of a greater scientific community, especially when you can make a difference for under represented groups in brain research. Science is for everyone out there!