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

Megan
Mulligan

Professor or equivalent position at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To keep up to date on DEI issues and programs.

ANGIE LIZETH
MUÑOZ MARTINEZ

Undergraduate student at Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Colombia
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Bhavana
Muralidharan

Research/Staff scientist at Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem)
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to amplify the voice of the underrepresented. As a female neuroscientist from a developing country, by becoming a part of the Alba association, I aim to grow personally and help empower more underrepresented individuals from my nation to thrive in their endeavours.

Nara
Muraro

Professor or equivalent position at IBioBA-CONICET-MPSP
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in the resources and activities that this Network has to offer. I am active in in gender and equity policies in my region and I would like to interact with like-minded people at a global level.

Kateryna
Murlanova

Postdoctoral fellow at State University of New York at Buffalo
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA mission resonates with my personal worldview on importance of diversity and equality in neuroscience. Joining ALBA is a great way to learn about professional development opportunities for women who are underrepresented in brain sciences.

Kathy
Murphy

Professor or equivalent position at McMaster University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support women in neuroscience.

Bhargavi
Murthy

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To network with women in STEM and improve my science communication skills.

Chiara
Musillo

Graduate student at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Thasneem
Musthafa U K

Undergraduate student at TIFR-NCBS Bangalore
India
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Paola
Muttathukunnel

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I was introduced to Alba during a FENS meeting, in which I presented my PhD work. Alba increased my awareness to make science (and neuroscience) more inclusive, more responsible and more sustainable. As a dark-skin young woman passionate about science, I want to inspire younger generations to pursue their passion and gain higher academic position without their gender or their look acting as a barrier.

Janice
Naegele

Professor or equivalent position at Wesleyan University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support efforts to increase diversity and equity in STEM fields of science. As the Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, I have also worked to improve equitable hiring practices and have increased faculty diversity through hiring.

Neda
Nafchi

Postdoctoral fellow at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
I joined ALBA because :
I actively support and encourage equality, diversity, and inclusion within academia. As A female Iranian immigrant to the UK, I know first-hand how difficult it can be to feel accepted as a member of the scientific community, therefore, I always look to be engaged with society and develop my networking.

Emi
Nagoshi

Professor or equivalent position at University of Geneva
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would be excited to help promote diversity, equity and inclusivity of neuroscientists by sharing my experiences and learning from others in ALBA network.

Shriya
Naidu

Program manager/Administrator at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the Alba Network will be a valuable experience as my role currently comprises neuroscience science communication. The membership would provide me with opportunities for support, resources to help me promote diversity and inclusion in neuroscience through my outreach initiatives where I work, advocacy, and personal and professional growth.

Miho
Nakajima

Research/Staff scientist at RIKEN
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn how to support the diversity and help young children with many different background to have same opportunities as others.

Lauriane
Nallet Khosrofian

Program manager/Administrator at EFIC
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I joined Alba because I want to do my part and working toward a better science for everyone.