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

Débora G.
Souza

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because I am sure that a better science environment can be achieved by increasing diversity and giving a chance to minorities to speak up and put new ideas in debate. Therefore, I would like to participate discussions in a space that also has this philosophy.

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

Emanuelle
Vasconcellos de Lima

Graduate student at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I also believe in the mission to improve visibility for under represented groups. Being a part of this group I understand that it is more difficult to achieve certain goals since finantial incentive is low.

Debora
Venske

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University of Santa Catarina
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Other
nutritional neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman and mother, I recognize the profound impact of these factors on the field of science, particularly the challenges associated with securing positions, competing for opportunities, and sustaining scientific productivity. These aspects significantly influence both one's career trajectory and overall life. Residing in a country like Brazil, characterized by pervasive social inequality, I, as a university professor, keenly observe the barriers to accessing the benefits of science.
Engaging in forums and networks that address and advocate for initiatives aimed at minimizing these disparities is an integral aspect of the professional and personal journey of a researcher and educator, which I am committed to.

Isabel
Werle

Graduate student at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that joining the ALBA community will provide valuable support in achieving my goals as a PhD student from an underrepresented country, offering opportunities for networking, collaboration, and personal development within a diverse and inclusive scientific environment.