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

Anna
Rappe

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Georgia
Rapti

Lab/Research director at European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Throughout my research across countries and now as a group leader, I promote gender and cultural diversity through mentoring and organizing relevant opportunities. I also co-organize awards and mentoring/networking to promote inclusion, as a member in WICB. My aims align with Alba’s actions to expand diversity and its definition.

Monique
Raranga

Undergraduate student at University of Glasgow
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
Understanding and upholding social responsibility within the research community is important to me as someone passionate about inclusivity in science and who is part of several underrepresented groups. I hope to connect with like-minded people through Alba, gain inspiration and mentorship, and contribute to a more inclusive and welcoming neuroscience community.

Naira
Rashid

Postdoctoral fellow at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
The main goal of joining AlBa is to be part of the diverse community of people working in brain research and to learn about how to engage with underrepresented people to contribute to brain research especially neurodegeneration disorders.

Fatemeh Sadat
Rashidi

Graduate student at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Iran Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA resonates with my belief in equitable opportunities. I back their goals to counter biases and foster diversity in brain sciences. I support their commitment to inclusivity, especially in aiding researchers for international meeting participation, ensuring global representation and collaboration.

Martin Fredensborg
Rath

Professor or equivalent position at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support the cause.

Mohanbabu
Rathnaiah

Physician/Other medical professional at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I strognly believe in promoting equity and diversity in all spheres of life. I am hoping to learn more, support more and network more with ALBA members.

Giorgio
Ratti

Undergraduate student at Humanitas University
Italy
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics

Katrina
Räty

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry

Abdel
Rayan

Postdoctoral fellow at Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior - Radboud University
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support ALABA Network efforts to increase the visibility of scientists with disability

Jennifer
Raymond

Professor or equivalent position at Stanford Univerity
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Ana Maria
Raymundi

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal do Paraná
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a Brazilian LGBT woman and would like to be part of initiatives that support people like me or other less-represented groups in the neuroscience field and establish connections with people with the same purpose from different places around the world.

Kartik
Redkar

Graduate student at Goa University
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Alba provides with a platform to join and interact with a network of researchers and a being a part of this mentoring community is a sheer privilege.

Damian
Refojo

Department head at IBIOBA-Max Planck Partner Institute
Argentina Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Born and grow in Latin America, the most unequal continent in the world, but with 10 (great) years of academic experience in Germany, I fell I know what inequity means, at least in Latin America.
From there and as a scientific man of a patriarchal scientific system, I wish and rather I feel the duty to contribute.

Dora
Reglodi

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member from the beginning

Ana Cristina
Rego

Professor or equivalent position at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology and Faculty of Medicine, at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To facilitate the visibility of minority and under represented groups working in (Neuro)Science, and promote diversity and inclusion policies in research and academic institutions in Portugal.