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
Join the Network

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
Peri

Professor or equivalent position at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Catherine
Perrodin

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in the power of informal professional networks, and have experienced the unique strength of female networks. I feel like this is one key way in which imbalances and under-representation can be corrected, via mentoring, sharing of opportunities, and removing the tired excuse of "we couldn't find enough female/minority speakers for our conference". I want to be part of this, and hope to both benefit and contribute in equal parts to the network to bring about the change our field needs.

Océane
Perrot

Graduate student at ICM-Paris brain institue
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)

Kate
Peters

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sussex
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because representation is important and I want to part of a diverse community of scientists

Mary A
Peterson

Department head at University of Arizona
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to working to increase the representation of minoritized groups in STEM. Joining a larger group effort will broaden the impact of individuals and smaller groups in many ways -- ideas and implementation methods can be shared; when efforts seem to be stalled; encouragement to keep going can be provided. The launch webinar demonstrated the power of group efforts in this regard.

Mar
Petit Pedrol

Postdoctoral fellow at IDIBAPS
Spain 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
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Fabricia
Petronilho

Lab/Research director at Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Because memberships often provide opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, professionals, or enthusiasts who share interests about neurosciences

Maria
Picó-Pérez

Postdoctoral fellow at Life and Health Sciences Research Institute
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Initiatives such as Alba are necessary in order to raise awareness about the problems women and other minorities still face when pursuing a research career. It is through our joined efforts and daily actions that we will make a difference.

Melanie
Pina

Professor or equivalent position at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am both personally and professionally passionate about fostering more inclusive academic and scientific environments. I feel as
a fellow URM in the field, who recently became faculty at a medical institution, I can now use some of my political capital to advocate for change. This change includes advocating for policies that ensure inclusivity, visibility, and representation, and equitability both within my institution and across the broader neuroscience network.

Julia
Pinho

Postdoctoral fellow at IMIM
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
The role of alba is very important in equality and diversity in the Neuroscience field.

Erika
Pinter

Department head at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Ana Margarida
Pinto

Graduate student at Ecole Normale Superieure
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring

Doris
Pischedda

Postdoctoral fellow at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
The aim of the Alba Network to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences totally resonates with my values and activities. I am myself involved in promoting the visibility of women in neuroscience through the Women in Neuroscience Repository initiative. I believe the work and initiatives of the Alba Network are valuable in promoting diversity and inclusion in brain sciences.

Nino
Pochkhidze

Postdoctoral fellow at Ivane Beritashvili center of Experimental Biomedicine; Ilia State University
Georgia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I was advised to join Alba.

Amanda
Pocratsky

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a future group leader, I am committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in biomedical research. As a Caucasian woman, I recognize that my life experiences surrounding EDI and barriers to progress in the workplace are vastly different from my peers who come from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. I want to join ALBA so I can be a part of a global network dedicated to EDI in research, so that I can receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events that focus on furthering EDI skills and advocacy.

Silvia
Poggini

Postdoctoral fellow at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal