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

Pablo
Miaja Hernandez

Graduate student at CSIC/CBMSO
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neurodegeneration
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join to get more involved in the LGTBQ scientific community and because I am highly interested in attending the seminars that are organized by ALBA

Angie
Michaiel

Program manager/Administrator at The Kavli Foundation
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about what Alba is doing and what strategies they've found to be successful

Giorgia
Michelini

Postdoctoral fellow at UCLA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am highly committed to advocating and promoting DEI

Denisa
Mihalj

Postdoctoral fellow at Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Slovakia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I truly admire the ALBA's mission to help neuroscientists from underrepresented groups deliver their dream careers. Being a member would be an honour for me and I cannot wait to join the events, write applications and enjoy many other benefits of membership.

Anna
Mikalsen Kollstroem

Graduate student at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

ALEKSANDRA
MILIĆ

Graduate student at University of Milano-Bicocca; University of Pavia
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA network as a master's student in neuroscience because I believe in its mission to support underrepresented student groups. I look forward to exploring the initiatives, mentoring activities, and funding opportunities, which are valuable for my future career, hopefully ending with a Ph.D.

Dragomir
Milovanovic

Other at German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I join Alba as it wonderfully aligns with my personal and academic trajectory. My ethos pivots on proactive dialogue and community building. For instance, as a postdoc, I was active at the Yale Postdoc Association, building a community across campus. In my laboratory, we have embraced an ethos of research-led education, hosting a diverse cohort spanning undergraduates, post-baccalaureates, graduate students, and postdocs from an array of nations and backgrounds. Recognising that teamwork evolves through mutual adaptation, I'm committed to adjusting my strategies to meet the evolving needs of collaborators and trainees.

Amy
Milton

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of this great initiative to improve diversity in neuroscience.

Catarina
Miranda

Research/Staff scientist at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Stem cells
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Women's contributions to sciences have been underestimated. More than ever, equality among genders must operate in neurosciences (and every other scientific fields). I believe that it is extremely important that every human being must have the same rights, opportunities and recognition, so totally agree with Alba Network actions.

Azizbek
Mirsaidov

Undergraduate student at Tashkent Medical Pediatric Institute
Uzbekistan
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
It it good chance to improve both medical and surgical skills, which will be beneficial to the doctor`s of third world countries

Sudhakar
Mishra

Graduate student at Indian Insitute of Information Technology
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
Because ALBA network promotes diversity in a more democratic way.

Sapna
Mishra

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I aspire to join the ALBA program to access global research opportunities, collaborate with neuroimaging experts, expand my academic network, and embrace diverse perspectives. This program aligns with my goal of advancing in academia, contributing to cutting-edge developments in neuroimaging research and improving women representation in Indian STEM community.

Urvi
Mishra

Graduate student at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I identify with Alba Network's mission to make science more inclusive and I wish to learn from more like-minded individuals. I am drawn to all things neuro and this is a great opportunity to connect with people who share similar interests.

Terezija
Miskic

Research/Staff scientist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
for diversity

Paulina
Misztak

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Milano-Bicocca
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Sharmili
Mitra

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a female PhD scholar in the field of psychology and neuroscience from a developing country, India. As an early career female researcher from India, I do not have the financial resources or the access to advanced state of the art facilities I wish to join ALBA to gain access to the various networking and mentoring opportunities to enhance my career in neuroscience.