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

Aline
Stéphan

Professor or equivalent position at University of Strasbourg
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)

Sarah Rebecca
Stephen

Graduate student at Stony Brook University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
bioethics, neuropalliative care
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with a diverse network of those participating in neuroscience research

Esther
Stoeckli

Department head at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly feel the need to strengthen diversity in science. It is sad that our society and science treats 50% of us as a minority!

Mario
Stojanovic

Graduate student at School of Medicine
Croatia
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
For me, the opportunity to connect based on acceptance and diversity is of great importance. As a part of a minority group, I am very honored to be part of the network that celebrates diversity and supports creating a neuroscientific community that is safer and more inclusive to everybody.

Leona (Lev)
Stont

Graduate student at University of Bordeaux
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
I joined ALBA because :
Recent times I learn more and more, how crucial is to be visible and heard, how support of likeminded people is needed in difficult and challenging times, I hope that I can support ones, who need it and promote equity and inclusion in pursuit of knowledge.

Beck
Strohmer

Postdoctoral fellow at Technical University of Denmark
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support diversity within neurosciences and have a voice to help shape the field to be more inclusive.

Christine
Stubbendorff

Postdoctoral fellow at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to create an alternative framework of academic excellence based on pro-social values and dedication to fairness and inclusiveness and I think Alba is the perfect place to start.

Natalia
Suárez Bell

Undergraduate student at Universidad Tecnologica del Uruguay
Uruguay
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair

Madhura
Subba Rao

Graduate student at Kumamoto University
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to gain more knowledge through interactive chats and discussions

Vasanta
Subramanian

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bath
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman scientist of colour working in Neuroscience, I am always interested in organizations such as Alba. More so now since I am the EDU represenatative on the British neuroscience Association's council and committee.

Deborah
Suchecki

Professor or equivalent position at SBNeC
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that every initiative of inclusion and equity must be encouraged and supported. ALBA is important to this aim and I would like to contribute the best I can

Reeteka
Sud

Research/Staff scientist at NIMHANS
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To join hands with like-minded individuals to support DEI efforts

Aideen
Sullivan

Professor or equivalent position at University College Cork
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Pinky
Sultana

Research/Staff scientist at Charles University
Czechia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
After I attended ALBA workshop at FENS forum 2024, I understood how important it is to have a code of conduct in working place. I would like to learn more and be a part of it.

Teresa
Summavielle

Department head at i3S
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Science, as the rest of the world, is still sadly marked by discrimination against all sort of minorities. Presently, europe faces a serious risk of retrocession in basic rights, as hate speeches gain voice, war invades our lives, and anti-science movements return, supported by scientific illiteracy, fake news and a culture of immediatism. Joining ALBA is a way of fighting back.

Yalin
Sun

Graduate student at University of Toronto
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion endeavors in neurosciences, and I was/am involved in numerous initiatives at my institution/field. The overall mission of Alba aligns with many of my tenants as a researcher.