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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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

Silvia
Cappello

Professor or equivalent position at Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Irene
Caprara

Postdoctoral fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I feel that science is not diverse enough and for instance, being a woman, I have felt under represented many times in my career. I believe we can do better for the next generations of scientists and I want to be part of the process of creating a positive culture of inclusivity in Academia. For this, I feel that my interests strongly align with those of Alba.

Giovanna
Carello-Collar

Graduate student at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to support the promotion of diversity in neuroscience and to apply for a Travel Fellowship to attend FENS Forum 2024.

Megan
Carey

Research/Staff scientist at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I see ALBA as a fantastic opportunity to join together with others who have thought deeply about equity, inclusion, and diversity, in order to make a difference in neuroscience and beyond.

Sara
Carpi

Research/Staff scientist at University ‘Magna Græcia’ of Catanzaro
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba provides an opportunity to overcome linguistic barriers and join a community that values diversity. As the first woman in my family pursuing higher education and a research career, I face gender-based challenges exacerbated by limited maternity benefits in a male-dominated field.

Maria Isabel
Carreno Munoz

Postdoctoral fellow at CHU Sainte Justine
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I think this is a great way to give visibility to under represented researchers and motivate international collaborations as well as providing mentoring opportunities to the whole neuroscience community

Paulina
Carriba

Postdoctoral fellow at CRG Centre for Genomic Regulation
Spain Website
OrcID
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
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a requisite for applying to the ALBA Travel Awards. But now that I know the mission of ALBA to be involved in its project.

Sara
Carta

Graduate student at Trinity College Dublin
Ireland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman in science, I think it is particularly important to join networks and communities, such as the Alba Network, that promote diversity and inclusivity. I am excited to become part of a diverse scientific community, which can benefit both my academic and human experience.

Anna
Carta

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cagliari
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in understanding gender differences in drug responses and immune activation. As a woman in neuroscience, I feel the need to support any initiative to increment visibility of woman in sciences.

Ana Luisa
Carvalho

Professor or equivalent position at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Alba embraces an essential mission towards equity and diversity in science.

Jordan
Case

Graduate student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Sanne
Casello

Other at National Institute of Mental Health
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I discovered the ALBA network at the Society for Neuroscience Connectome and have been itching to become a member ever since. As a woman in a male-dominated field, not only am I hoping to connect with strong women mentors, but also to work in a unified group towards accomplishing ALBA Network’s goals to counteract bias and empower underrepresented groups in brain sciences.

Lindsey
Cassini

Postdoctoral fellow at Mount Sinai Health System
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

VALERIA
CASTAGNA

Postdoctoral fellow at Institute of Pharmacology
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that the only and best way to do science is together, without distinctions of gender or nationality. For this reason, and because I feel deeply aligned with ALBA's mission, I intend to join this network.

Isabel
Castanho

Postdoctoral fellow at BIDMC, Harvard Medical School
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics

Helene
CASTEL

Lab/Research director at Inserm U1239, university of Rouen Normandie
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I came to know about ALBA because I was able to attend lectures by Prof. Carmen Sandi. The efforts of your network in an inclusive approach in neurosciences are remarkable, and I wish myself, at my level, and in my field of activity "cancer and brain" to get involved.
In the past, I was able to give conferences in Algeria and Tunisia and I was very touched by the enthusiasm of the young women researchers, their extreme motivation and also the humanity we shared, something that is currently lacking in our labs.
I train a number of Masters, PhD students and post-docs and should be in capacity to help, welcome students, organize meetings...