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

Lucia
Giovanini

Undergraduate student at National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to belong to this prestigious community that I hope will allow me to access new opportunities and meet scientists in the field to develop my career as a neuroscientist.

Cassandra
Gipson-Reichardt

Professor or equivalent position at University of Kentucky
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Diana
Giraldo

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Antwerp
Belgium
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Margaux
Giraudet

Graduate student at IINS, University of Bordeaux, UMR 5297
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I personally think that research in general needs more diverse representation. Being a part of an open community would allow me to exchange with people that share common values.

Jean-Antoine
Girault

Professor or equivalent position at Inserm and Sorbonne University
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support Alba's mission and I am interested in learning about its actions and helping the organization.

Marie
Girodengo

Graduate student at Francis Crick Institute
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

FRANCESCO
GIROLAMO

Research/Staff scientist at UNIVERSITY OF BARI 'ALDO MORO'
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to share these principles of equity and inclusion among colleagues

Martin
GIURFA

Professor or equivalent position at CNRS - University of Toulouse
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate

Jeffrey
Glennon

Lab/Research director at University College Dublin
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a deaf neuroscientist who has led in both the pharmaceutical industry and academia. I am an active member of our neurodiversity committee and have led the EDI sub committee in UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences on disability. I am passionate about helping those like me succeed at third level and in their scientific careers.

Dervila
Glynn

Program manager/Administrator at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
I joined ALBA because :
I work as the Strategic Manager for Cambridge Neuroscience, an Interdisciplinary Research Centre within the University of Cambridge connecting >800 researchers across the University, who are involved with research into the nervous system. My role involves working with academics from across the University (including underrepresented groups) to support the interdisciplinary scientific community in neuroscience. This involves workshops, seminars, facilitating introductions and external interactions, an interactive website, communications and public engagement. I would like to bring the work of Alba to Cambridge and beyond (in my role as chair of FENS Communication committee).

Gabriella
Gobbi

Professor or equivalent position at McGill University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Being a woman, neuroscientist , psychiatrist and immigrant, I am very aware that it is important to promote inclusion in the field of science and help young women and immigrant to travel thought this journey.

Francesco
Gobbo

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in what ALBA stands for, and for the recognition and promotion of diversity in Neuroscience

saikat
gochhait

Research/Staff scientist at Symbiosis International Deemed University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Network and collaboration
Share knowledge

Yukiko
Goda

Professor or equivalent position at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to be part of and contribute to the crucial collective voice that is represented by ALBA, that is, to reach beyond differences that are often deeply rooted in cultural values, and to work towards ensuring equity in our community where everyone has a chance to flourish.

Livea
Godoy

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sao Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
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.

Nina
Gogokhia

Science writer/Editor at Ilia state university
Georgia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Therapeutic techniques