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

Matias
Pulopulos

Postdoctoral fellow at Ghent University
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Other
Psychophysiology (ANS), Endocrinology, Neuromodulation (TMS, tDCS).
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join ALBA because I believe its mission is crucial for the advancement of science and society. I'm from Argentina and completed my bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Europe. I'm concerned about the disparities in scientific opportunities that people encounter based solely on where they're born. I genuinely think that both the scientific community and society stand to gain from promoting greater visibility and providing equal opportunities for researchers from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

JONATTAN
PUMAREJO SÁNCHEZ

Professor or equivalent position at FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA DEL ÁREA ANDINA
Colombia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in belonging to the Alba family because I think it is an opportunity to do research and science in a divergent way, breaking traditional schemes and managing changes as happens with generations. I really like the research topics and processes that they develop and, above all, I like to stay up to date with new trends in neuroscience and related processes.

Kevin
Purkhauser

Graduate student at University of Vienna, Austrian Academy of Science, Comenius University
Austria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
Ideally to follow one of ALBA's missions: to evolve my-, but also the visibility of others, who like to get more visible

Alicja
Puścian

Postdoctoral fellow at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, PAS
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to support efforts towards more diversity in neuroscience

Radhika
Puttagunta

Lab/Research director at Heidelberg University Hospital
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
It seems like an interesting initiative that I would like to involved with in any way that I can.

Sofia
Puvogel

Postdoctoral fellow at RadboudUMC
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
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
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a Latin American woman, mother, and scientist living and working in Europe, I would like to network with other scientists who feel underrepresented in the field.

Zidane
Qriouet

Graduate student at Faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Rabat
Morocco Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Andres
Quintero-Zea

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad EIA
Colombia
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)

Gina
Quirarte

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Dr. Carmen Sandi has invited me to join. I think it is a good idea to belong to an organization that works towards equality in brain sciences.

Gregory
Quirk

Professor or equivalent position at University of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
My work in Puerto Rico for the past 20 years has been focused on training under-represented minorities in Neuroscience. Mentoring and training is a high-priority for me, especially with respect to developing countries. I believe that the true power of science comes from its diversity of ideas and approaches. ALBA is unique in its dedication to inclusion and diversity in neuroscience mentoring and research, and I am excited to be a part of it.

Jéssica
Rabelo Bezerra

Other at federal University of Ceara
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining ALBA because I am passionate about contributing to the advancement of neuroscience in a global context. ALBA's commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion aligns with my values, and I believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive community to drive meaningful progress in brain sciences. I am eager to connect with neuroscientists from around the world, share insights, and actively participate in initiatives that promote positive change in the field. ALBA's emphasis on research, education, and advocacy resonates with my professional goals, and I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals to make a meaningful impact on the future of brain sciences.

Beatrice Mihaela
Radu

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bucharest
Romania Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
It is a great network and I want to be part of it.

Jelena
Radulovic

Professor or equivalent position at Northwestern University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To improve the visibility, representation, and equity of women and other underrepresented scientists .

Parnian
Rafei

Graduate student at University of Tehran
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman of color in STEM, I believe the outstanding experiences and expertise that joining international networks such as ALBA may bring me, (either scientific, professional, or personal) would enrich me with the desirable qualifications I would carry with me throughout my next steps.

Hira
Rafi

Postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Electrophysiology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to take part in various forums pertaining to the most recent neuroscience research, which we are typically unable to access because of research and experiments. I also want to stay up to date on the most recent research and get additional knowledge from the experiences of other neuroscientists.

Charlis
Raineki

Professor or equivalent position at Brock University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate