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

Simone
Mayer

Professor or equivalent position at Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Other
organoid
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining forces to promote diversity in neuroscience.

Prune
Mazer

Graduate student at University of Porto
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropsychiatry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Neuropsychiatry
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining ALBA because I want to be part of a community that supports diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience. As a PhD candidate planning to pursue an academic career, I hope to find support, mentorship, and opportunities to help me grow and make academia more inclusive for everyone.

Debashree
Mazumdar

Research/Staff scientist at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I want to grow more in the field of neuroscience of diabetic encephalopathy. be more aware of the current techniques in different laboratories around the world.

Robyn
McCartan

Graduate student at University of Miami
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I am an aspiring neuroscientist who values DEI in science.

Sage
McColl

Research/Staff scientist at Baycrest
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Program evaluation for dementia care models
I joined ALBA because :
As a neuroscientist research assistant with multiple disabilities this community looks like a great place to network, learn and meet individuals with similar lived experiences. I am also part of the DEI committee at Baycrest, as DEI is something I am very passionate about.

Allison
McDonald

Graduate student at Amsterdam UMC
Netherlands Website
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
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I support the mission of Alba and would like to contribute.

Carly
McIntyre-Wood

Graduate student at McMaster University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Neuroanatomical Foundations of Addiction
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I respect the mission of Alba and would like to be involved in such an organization.

Faye
Mcleod

Postdoctoral fellow at Newcastle University
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)

Rhiannon
McNeill

Postdoctoral fellow at University Hospital Würzburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in a fully-inclusive and diverse scientific community, and want to work towards this goal. When science is not inclusive, great minds are lost and progress hindered. Moreover, no-one should be made to feel not welcome in science.

Laura
Mediavilla Santos

Graduate student at University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I believe research should be inclusive not only because it is the right thing to do but because it absolutely leads to better science, and that is the only science we should be doing.

Joanna
Medina

Postdoctoral fellow at Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about supporting DEI initiatives at my current institution and would love to learn more about what others are doing at institutions globally to serve as a better advocate and contributor.

Dina
Medina-Vera

Graduate student at IBIMA-Universidad de Malaga
Spain 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
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of ALBA Network to stay informed about the latest publications from this global and diverse community of neuroscientists. ALBA offers a platform for research, education, communication, and advocacy, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Joining this network aligns with my commitment to staying updated and connected in the field.

Maria-Carmen
MEDRANO

Postdoctoral fellow at Institut de Neurosciences Cognitives et Intégratives d'Aquitaine (INCIA)- Université de Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I jojn ALBA since I would like to support the promotion of diversity at all levels in neursciences research

Claire Francesca
Meehan

Lab/Research director at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
As a young scientist I was incredibly naive about the gender gap in science and issues such as unconscious bias. As I got older, however, I increasingly found myself sitting in meetings, one of the few female faculty in the room and I started to ask myself where all the women had gone?
I currently live and work in Denmark: a country that can be proud of the fantastic strides it has made with respect to gender equality in society. I am part of a new organisation working to now ensure that this equality will reach into the science realm where, unfortunately, we still lag behind many countries.

Mollie
Meffert

Professor or equivalent position at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I've decided to join Alba in an effort to promote greater diversity and equity in neuroscience research.

Soraya
Meftah

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)