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

Kangjoo
Lee

Research/Staff scientist at Yale University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of the Diversity and Inclusivity Committee (DIC) of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), I have been consistently contributing to investigate and implement plans to ensure diversity in our neuroscience community, leading and being involved in several short- and long-term projects tied to our committee. I am currently serving as the 2023-2024 chair of the diversity and inclusivity committee of OHBM, and I think that joining ALBA network can help us to collaborate on our common goals and to create multiple opportunities to early career researchers with underrepresented and/or underprivileged backgrounds.

Susan
Leemburg

Postdoctoral fellow at Charles University
Czechia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that the neurosciences are better off when they become fairer and more diverse. And that we can only make this happen by working together and supporting each other.

Diana
Legutko

Graduate student at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am actively working on behalf of women in science in Poland through initiative Women in Science at Nencki. My goal is to create supportive environment for minorities and women in science in my country. Having access to ALBA Network resources could help me to achieve it.

Cristina
Lemos

Program manager/Administrator at University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute in the dissemination of the positive outcome of multicultural environments, diversity and inclusion. Learn effective was to implement it in a cohort / international level.

Mariana
Lemos Duarte

Postdoctoral fellow at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Cell signaling
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Aistė
Lengvenytė

Physician/Other medical professional at Vilnius University
Lithuania Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I found this organization interesting, as I believe there is still a long way to go until neuroscience can finally say that it represents all groups of humans not only as study subjects but also as thinkers and idea generators.

Kerstin
Lenk

Professor or equivalent position at Graz University of Technology
Austria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
For me, being a mentor, being a mentee, and developing mentoring programs is an essential part of science. I have benefited from all three sides. The Alba network could help me to see and overcome my own biases.

Candela
Leon

Graduate student at Sleep and Memory Lab, Technological Institute of Buenos Aires
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am eager to join the ALBA Network to engage with a global community focused on diversity and inclusion in neuroscience, foster new collaborations, and contribute to advancing equal opportunities within the field, especially in Latin America

LAURA ANDREA
LEON ANHUAMAN

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Colombia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a Latinamerican scientist and professor, I have found much bias to work in the neuroscience field, I'm convinced that we should reduce the differences and share our experience.

Laura
Leston Pinilla

Research/Staff scientist at Nottingham Trent University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Sylvie
Lesuis

Research/Staff scientist at University of Amsterdam
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity in neuroscience is still a long way to go, and deserves more attention

Alexandra
Levine

Postdoctoral fellow at Western University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
At my University, I am working towards a more equitable, diverse and inclusive community. I'm on various EDI committees.

Sophia
Levis

Graduate student at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Maayan
Levy

Postdoctoral fellow at ISTA
Austria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining Alba to help create a scientific community in which everybody feels that they belong.

Haley
Lewendal

Graduate student at Stellenbosch University
South Africa Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining Alba to connect with a diverse network of mentors and peers, and to access opportunities that will support my growth as a neuroscientist. As a woman of color entering the field through my master’s, I’m committed to building a strong foundation for a future PhD and beyond.

Susan
Lewu

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ilorin
Nigeria
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurdegeneration
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Other
Neurodegeneration
I joined ALBA because :
I'll like to be a part of a body that is able to help young researchers especially those who are under represented due to poor backgrounds or economic challenges to reach their research goals.