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

Lucia
Giovanini

Undergraduate student at National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to belong to this prestigious community that I hope will allow me to access new opportunities and meet scientists in the field to develop my career as a neuroscientist.

Ivana Maria
Gomez

Graduate student at Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Celular (IMBICE)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of the Alba Network community because I come from a country where scientific research is very underfunded and it is extremely difficult for young scientists to develop professionally. I would like to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Alba Network, not only to develop my career, but also to get in touch with neuroscientists from other parts of the world and share experiences.

Mariana
Holubiec

Research/Staff scientist at University of Buenos Aires
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I found this network through a colleague and as a young researcher I am trying to be part of different neuroscience related networks. I'm particularly interested in the mission of this group related to giving young neuroscientists new opportunities to grow.

Cecilia Gisele
Jarne

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Nacional de Quilmes
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
First of all, because I am very grateful for been selected to benefit from an ALBA-FKNE-YIBRO grant to access the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum. And I think it could be important for my career been part of this network because I am from Argentina, where we have a low budget for research and these kinds of grants and visibility are very important issues.

Silvia
Kochen

Department head at Researcher, National Council of Scientific and Technology Research (CONICET)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining the Network that addresses the problem of gender equity and contemplates the socio-cultural reality of each place to develop a science that contributes to social justice and sovereignty.

Maria
Leal

Lab/Research director at Instituto Leloir
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I like to be in contact with research networks and neuroscience associations

Maria Celeste
Leal

Other at Fundacion Instituto Leloir
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be in contact with other researchers online.

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 Belén
Lucas

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad de Morón
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Bioenergía renovable
Biophysics
I joined ALBA because :
Concuerdo totalmente con la misión que ALBA propone.

Ana Lis
Moyano

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Biomédicas de Córdoba (IUCBC)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
From my perspective, joining ALBA is a great opportunity to engage in discussions that are important to progress in our way to promote diversity in Neuroscience. Being a member of ALBA Network will allow me to learn and share more initiatives to promote equality and diversity in the brain sciences.

Malena
Mul Fedele

Research/Staff scientist at Chronophysiology Lab, Institute for Biomedical Research (Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina - CONICET)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman and part of an underrepresented group of scientists, I am joining ALBA to connect with a community that values diversity and inclusion in neuroscience. I look forward to gaining mentorship, professional development, and visibility opportunities while contributing to efforts that foster equity and inspire future generations of brain scientists.

Nara
Muraro

Professor or equivalent position at IBioBA-CONICET-MPSP
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in the resources and activities that this Network has to offer. I am active in in gender and equity policies in my region and I would like to interact with like-minded people at a global level.

Maria Laura
Noguera Roberto

Research/Staff scientist at Universidad Catolica de Cuyo
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining because I identify with its goals and come from a country that currently needs economic and institutional support to advance research in neuroscience and diversity. This is a way for me to contribute to expanding knowledge in this area and to advocate for the rights of underrepresented groups.

Maria Florencia
Rossetti

Postdoctoral fellow at Institute for Health and Environment of Litoral, CONICET-UNL
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Neuroepigenetic
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Other
Epigenetic analysis, MALDI-TOF, Mass spectrometry, Micropunch Techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am really interested in strengthening my network and in promoting diversity and inclusion in Neuroscience. I believe that ALBA is a beautiful way to build bridges between researchers and groups from all over the world.

Camila
Saenz

Graduate student at IMBICE
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because I attended the ALBA-IBRO ECC event "Better Together: Making Neuroscience Research and its Benefits Global", that was held at the IBRO Congress 2023 in Granada, and I am really interested in keeping update with Alba events.

María Florencia
Santos

Graduate student at Instituto de Fisiología y Biofísica Bernardo Houssay (IFIBIO-Houssay), Universidad de Buenos Aires, CONICET
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the ALBA Network aligns me with a community dedicated to positive change in the brain sciences, offering numerous professional development opportunities and a chance to contribute to a more inclusive and diverse field. The existence of a community like ALBA is of significant importance for the neuroscience field.