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

Jolien
Schaeverbeke

Postdoctoral fellow at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Anna-Chiara
Schaub

Postdoctoral fellow at UPK Basel
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
It was very inspiring to hear about the network at ecnp 2023 and I want to be more involved in the related topics.

Eitan
Schechtman

Professor or equivalent position at University of California Irvine
United States
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)

Maren
Schenke

Postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To be a part of this momentum and to contribute to the change!

Zora
Schickardt

Graduate student at University Hospital Würzburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network to engage with fellow researchers, share and gain knowledge on bias in research, and contribute to efforts aimed at creating a more equitable and inclusive research environment. I seek to actively participate in initiatives that drive positive change within the scientific community.

Samantha
Schmaul

Postdoctoral fellow at University medical center Mainz
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I like the idea of connecting all scientists independent of their origin.

Liane
Schmidt

Professor or equivalent position at Inserm
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Mathias
Schmidt

Professor or equivalent position at MPI of Psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because equality should be a standard not worth mentioning, but it unfortunately is not in many areas and this needs to be changed.

Lukas
Schmitt

Professor or equivalent position at RIKEN
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I support the mission and efforts to support equity in research.

Christiane
Schreiweis

Postdoctoral fellow at Paris Brain Institute
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a founding and active member of the XX Initiative engaging for gender equity at the Paris Brain Institute (Schreiweis et al., Nat Hum Behav, 2019). Also, as a member of the gender equity committee of our institute, I have contributed to establish a charter for gender equity together with the institute's directors. As a former L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science postdoctoral laureate, an ambassador for the program "For Girls in Science" and other educational programs, I am excited to join the ALBA network in search of fostering national as well as international bonds with colleagues, who are engaged on the topic.

Anna
Schroeder

Professor or equivalent position at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network to actively promote diversity and inclusion in neuroscience, with a focus on supporting women in science. My ongoing commitment to mentorship, advocacy, and outreach aligns with ALBA’s mission to create a more equitable scientific community through meaningful initiatives and global collaborations.

Heike
Schuler

Graduate student at McGill University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Networking

Maya
Schumer

Postdoctoral fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Psychiatric/clinical neuroscience; mood disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Meta-analysis
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that advancing, promoting, and integrating DEI principles and practices in neuroscience and academic psychiatry is critical for keeping the science/research relevant to the needs of the communities and/or clinical populations that we aim to better understand and treat.

Camila
Scorticati

Lab/Research director at UNSAM CONICET
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I like the way Alba Network promotes neurosciences under a fresh new vision

Ethan
Scott

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Melbourne
Australia
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Help to provide a unified front for change (cultural and practical) in academia.

Soraya
Scuderi

Research/Staff scientist at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
Fostering a more inclusive environment is an ongoing journey, where even the smallest actions can yield significant long-term impact. I am deeply committed to advancing equity and inclusion in science. By organizing bias awareness workshops, promoting the spotlight on the achievements and contributions of women in neuroscience, actively encouraging skills development and fostering research collaboration, I aim to play a role in shaping a neuroscience community that is more welcoming and supportive.