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

Safa
Bouabid

Postdoctoral fellow at Boston University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As an underrepresented individual, I am joining Alba to raise awareness about the barriers that underrepresented groups still face in the workplace and to contribute to increasing diversity and equity in neuroscience

ZINEB
BOUARGANE

Graduate student at Faculty of science, CADI AYYAD UNIVERSITY
Morocco Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
During my attendance at the IBRO congress in Granada, I had the opportunity to meet some of the ALBA network alumni. They spoke about the network and its mission, which captivated me. The fact that a minority can change the world of neuroscience and influence the careers of young neuroscientists is truly inspiring. As an individual from a third country, grants play a crucial role in my ability to attend scientific conferences all over the world. Unfortunately, my university and lab are unable to provide the necessary funds for such events.

Nezha
Bouhaddou

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat
Morocco
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To develop my network

Ashley
Bourke

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I wholeheartedly believe in the organization's mission, and I want to help catalyze an inclusive and equitable future for neuroscience.

Arabella
Bouzigues

Graduate student at Paris Brain Institute
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Amy
Boyack

Graduate student at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I think it is paramount to maintain inclusion and diversity within research and Neuroscience. Everyone should have the opportunity for development and support.

Jacqueline
Bracher

Program manager/Administrator at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Strategic advancement of health and neuroscience research including; researcher development, research evaluation and impact reporting, research advocacy, partnerships
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of the Alba network steering committee, I am honored to be part of a like-minded community that seeks to strengthen and develop effective transformation and diversity initiatives.

Elizabeth
Bradbury

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To be proactive in helping to foster a fair and diverse scientific community.

Jelena
Brasanac

Postdoctoral fellow at Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany 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 humans
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I deeply share Alba's mission and vision and want to actively contribute to its important work as well as connect with like-minded scientists.

Jocelyn
Breton

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting DEI in the neurosciences and the Alba Network provides a great way to get involved more in those efforts!

Marion
Brickwedde

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Birmingham
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support diversity, inclusion and sustainability in my career path. I think it is extremely important.

MORGANA
BRONDANI

Graduate student at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :

I’m a Master and PhD Student in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. I have been working on an investigation of oxidative stress, bioenergetics, mitochondrial quality control and interactions between mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum in different models of Huntington’s Disease and inherited metabolic disorders.

Katharina
Brosch

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Marburg, Germany
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Evan
Brown

Graduate student at University of Virginia
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Genderqueer
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to connect with other queer neuroscientists and continue to foster a community and culture that fights for diversity, inclusion, and equity in our work.

Tanya
Brown

Program manager/Administrator at Baycrest Hospital
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am especially keen to champion the standards & best practices of management in Science, an area of knowledge and repertoire of skills that are often significantly lacking amongst neuroscience researchers, across the career spectrum.

Anna
Brugulat-Serrat

Postdoctoral fellow at BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am eager to become a member of the ALBA Network because I am deeply committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) within the field of neuroscience. As a woman in a predominantly male-dominated research environment, I have experienced firsthand the challenges that underrepresented groups face in accessing opportunities and recognition in science. The mission of the ALBA Network resonates with my personal and professional values, and I believe that by joining this initiative, I can contribute to meaningful change in our discipline.