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

Francesca
Cirulli

Lab/Research director at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroendocrinology of Stress, Mental Health
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the Steering Committee as I strongly believe that supporting women in Brain Sciences can help the overall advancement of neuroscience and build the foundation of a more diverse and equal society.

Giulia
Cisbani

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Toronto
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Other
I joined ALBA because :
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Julia
Clarke

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I first heard about Alba by a colleague and friend from my University. I became interested and researched about the Mission and goals of this community. I feel that this kind of network is really important in all areas, and I would like to join and be part of this community helping as much as I can to disseminate its valuble principles.

Ann
Clemens

Professor or equivalent position at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To join the effort to improve equality and diversity in science and academia.

Ana Rita
Colaço

Graduate student at Nova Medical School
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support/be part, even if passively, of an organization that stands up of minorities, celebrates diversity and fights for equal rights in Science.

Laura
Colgin

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Texas at Austin
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Nikkita
Collins

Graduate student at BUSM
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Giulia
Colombo

Postdoctoral fellow at Italian Institute of Technology
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to do research in neuroscience considering equity in representation on a daily basis. I would like to work to close the gap between what we know about male and female nervous system, because the latter has been understudied for decades.

Marcia
Cominetti

Professor or equivalent position at UFSCar
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining Alba because I strongly believe in its mission to promote equity and inclusivity in brain science. As someone deeply committed to both neuroscience research and social impact, I see Alba as a unique platform where I can connect with like-minded individuals, contribute to meaningful discussions, and actively work toward creating a more inclusive and diverse scientific community. I’m excited to learn from others, share my experiences, and help advance equity across all stages of scientific careers and collaborations.

Megan
Conrow-Graham

Graduate student at University at Buffalo
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am very passionate about increasing diverse perspectives into neuroscience and trying to get involved with all groups taking this initiative seriously.

Andreea
Constantinescu

Graduate student at University of Lübeck
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in making science a fairer field. I believe that passion for knowledge and enthusiasm for science are not dependent on age, gender, nationality or financial ability. The development of knowledge as a basic driver of scientific research should not be capitalized on, as it excludes people and ideas based solely on their financial possibilities. I would love to be engaged in an association that "levels" the playing field.

Ana
Contreras

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Castilla la Mancha
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neurodegenerative disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because it promotes equality and diversity in the brain sciences, which is much needed.

Ruwini
Cooray

Graduate student at Deakin University
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Maria
Cordero

Professor or equivalent position at Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques

Maria
Cornejo

Research/Staff scientist at Multidisciplinary Institute of Cell Biology (IMBICE) / National Research Council (CONICET)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because it will keep me updated on the last initiatives regarding neuroscience in the world and it represents minorities like the neuroscience community in which I develop my career.

Fabiana
Corsi-Zuelli

Postdoctoral fellow at University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Immunopsychiatry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am an early career researcher from Brazil investigating immune mechanisms in psychosis to identify better treatments. I wish to join Alba to increase my scientific network, have the opportunity to participate in international conferences and disseminate my research outcomes internationally.