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

Isaura
Martins

Professor or equivalent position at Católica Medical School
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As I am an advocate for women in science and equity I believe that Alba mission aligns with my scientific and community goals.

Marina
Martins

Graduate student at University of Sao Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Paula
Martorell

Graduate student at Institute of Innate Immunity
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neuroinflammation
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Carol
Mason

Professor or equivalent position at Columbia University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I applaud Alba's beginnings and ongoing efforts to encourage networking, outreach and advocacy,. I admire the leadership of Carmen Sandi and Megan Carey. In addition, I have trainees who now have their own groups in Europe and I wish to strengthen ties there, with an outlook to the next generation.

Kimberly
Mason

Other at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be a part of, and contribute to, a growing network of people working for diversity and inclusion in neuroscience on a global level.

Mary
MASSON

Undergraduate student at Paris Brain Institute
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate

Abda
Masum

Undergraduate student at Nepalganj medical College
Nepal
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Mackenzie
Mathis

Professor or equivalent position at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I fully agree with the ALBA mission, and want to help increase awareness of diversity and gender challenges in STEM.

Sara
Matias

Postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
To

Susana
Mato

Professor or equivalent position at University of the Basque Country - Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology

Edna
Matta-Camacho

CEO at STEM without Borders Foundation/ Fundación STEM sin Fronteras
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because I want to connect with neuro-scientist around the world and help each other

Daniela
Mauceri

Professor or equivalent position at Heidelberg University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Manisha
Mavai

Other at Govt. Medical College
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Cardiovascular Physiology

Maria
Mavrikaki

Research/Staff scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
I want to become engaged in the neuroscience community and be visible to my colleagues to establish new collaborations.

EIRINI
MAVRITSAKI

Professor or equivalent position at Other
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to the community and support my colleagues.
I am also EDI chair in the Organisation for Computational Neuroscience and would like to work together to support community of ALBA and community of OCNS

Ellie
Maycock

Graduate student at University of York
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
I am a research assistant for a project at UCL for the Equality in Brain Sciences Research Centre, and would like to continue to explore learning and opportunities related for EDI.