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

Micaela Daiana
Garcia

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto de Biología Celular y Neurociencias, CONICET-UBA
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join the network to be aware of the latest advances and scope of science into the world

Cindy
Garcia

Graduate student at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
For the networking and mentorship opportunities

Elisa
García Lara

Graduate student at IIBB-CSIC
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
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
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I think changes in Science need to be done. Because I believe in equality and diversity and in a more ethical Neuroscience and because I would like to take part in the process while we accomplish it.

Julia
Garcia-Fuster

Department head at University of the Balearic Islands
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I like its vision and the activities it organizes, so I would like to know a bit more about it. Also, a lot of my female scientists role models are part of Alba.

Raquel
Garcia-Hernandez

Graduate student at Instituto Neurociencias de Alicante
Spain
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join this collective because I think that equity is very important, and currently there are many groups that are not represented; from gender, sexual orientation or religion. I want to contribute what I can so that this is not the case and we evolve to a more just society, and neuroscience.

Marina
Garcia-Macia

Other at University of Salamanca
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Brain to periphery connections
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Other
Mice surgeries, bioenergetics (metabolism, seahorse)
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to join Alba as I learn how this organization fights to provide equal rights to everyone who wants to research. This is one of my personal goals as a scientist. I love to understand how the brain works but above that, I would love to help everyone to pursue their dreams as I am doing myself. Particularly the minorities.

Joana
Gaspar

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University of Santa Catarina
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am planning to apply to the ALBA prize in 2025.

Susana P.
Gaytan

Professor or equivalent position at University of Sevilla
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I want to help in promoting best practices to counteract bias, and I want to contribute for providing networking to promote careers for members of underrepresented groups.

Lorena
Gaytan

Postdoctoral fellow at Instituto De Neurobiología
Mexico Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
O like all related with neuroscience

Hoda
Gebril

Professor or equivalent position at Rutgers University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba is an excellent opportunity to expand my network, share research and life experiences, and learn from others. I am deeply passionate about addressing systemic inequities, particularly those affecting women and other underrepresented groups.

Anne-Kathrin
Gellner

Physician/Other medical professional at University Clinic Bonn
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Your objectives align perfectly with my personal and professional beliefs.

Alice
Geminiani

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Center for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics

Lisa
Genzel

Professor or equivalent position at Donders Institute of Brain, Cognition and Behavior
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am very interested in multiple of ALBA initiatives and want to support the network. Specific topics i am interested in are for example access points to science. In my lab we accept many interns especially from underrepresented groups and have noticed that such internships can be critical access points but that funding for such internships is difficult to find. I recently established the Radboud Gateway Fellowship that allows 3 students per year from underrepresented countries to come to our Uni for internships. Last years round has already led to success with 2 fellows getting into European graduate programs and 1 getting a paid internship in Europe (of 4 fellows)

Michelle Anne
George

Graduate student at LMU, Munich
Germany
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I want to support other individuals from minority and/or disadvantaged groups around the world who are interested in pursuing a career or education in the brain sciences. I am curious to know more about how ALBA network achieves their goals.

Elizabeth
Gerber

Physician/Other medical professional at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :

One of Alba's mission is to give better visibility to under represented groups in brain research. I support this.

Ana
Gerschenfeld

Science writer/Editor at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :