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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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

Caleb
Browne

Professor or equivalent position at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To advocate for meaningful change and foster stronger diversity in neuroscience as an ally.

Anna
Brugulat-Serrat

Postdoctoral fellow at BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am eager to become a member of the ALBA Network because I am deeply committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) within the field of neuroscience. As a woman in a predominantly male-dominated research environment, I have experienced firsthand the challenges that underrepresented groups face in accessing opportunities and recognition in science. The mission of the ALBA Network resonates with my personal and professional values, and I believe that by joining this initiative, I can contribute to meaningful change in our discipline.

Matteo
Bruzzone

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Padova
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support making science openly accessible to all and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Interdisciplinary lies at the core of neuroscience, with problems addressed using approaches from various scientific fields. Similarly, a more inclusive and diverse environment will foster new ideas and nurture creative collaborations.

Sarah
Buchholz

Graduate student at Medical Center - University Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I think it is very important to advance the neurosciences together. Above all, individuality and tolerance are important to me. I would like to be part of a network that supports precisely this and offers me the opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded people.

Daniela
Buchwald

Other at Ottobock
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to support Alba's mission to improve diversity and equity in the brain sciences.

Luc
BUEE

Lab/Research director at Lille Neuroscience & Cognition
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Lezio
Bueno-Junior

Research/Staff scientist at University of Michigan Medical School
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Interested in Alba's mission of promoting equity in neuroscience.

Tamara
Buijs

Postdoctoral fellow at Nederlands Herseninstituut
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity in neuroscience.

Nicholas
Bulthuis

Graduate student at Columbia University
United States
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Lauren
Burgeno

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help gain exposure as I make plans to begin applying for faculty positions.

Eric
BURGUIERE

Lab/Research director at CNRS/Paris Brain Institute
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am actively participating to gender equity in our institute and one of the member of our dedicated comitte taking care of these topics (xx-initiative at ICM)

Morgane
Burnel

Research/Staff scientist at Université de Poitiers
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics

Laura
Busse

Professor or equivalent position at LMU Munich
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate

Isabella
Bustelli

Graduate student at Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences
Brazil Website
OrcID
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.

Simon
Butt

Professor or equivalent position at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about mentoring the next generation and am aware that I need to improve on my commitment to diversity in neuroscience. I am in a position to advocate and do more for under-represented groups and believe membership of Alba will help in that regard.

Brenda
Cabrera-Mendoza

Postdoctoral fellow at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Other
Psychiatry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
As a first-generation Latino American researcher, I am aware of the positive impact that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)-promoting initiatives make. Thus, I want to join the ALBA network to contribute to its efforts and help create a more inclusive scientific community.