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

Karen
Davis

Professor or equivalent position at University Health Network and University of Toronto
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
pain
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Stephanie
De Sante

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Liisa
Galea

Professor or equivalent position at The University of British Columbia
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Want to show my support and willingness to learn more

Cindy
Garcia

Graduate student at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
For the networking and mentorship opportunities

Gabriella
Gobbi

Professor or equivalent position at McGill University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Being a woman, neuroscientist , psychiatrist and immigrant, I am very aware that it is important to promote inclusion in the field of science and help young women and immigrant to travel thought this journey.

Fay
Harrison

CEO at BrainsCAN
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Claire
Harvey

Program manager/Administrator at Western University
Canada
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am an EDI Specialist working to support researchers in the area of brain research. I would like to have access to resources and a community that can help me with ideas and initiatives to increase diversity and inclusivity for the researchers I work with.

Lindsay
Hyland

Other at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As an educator in neuroscience, I intend to always continue to learn new ways to advocate for and support ALL of my students. I believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion, and I hope to be an ally for change.

Sheena
Josselyn

Professor or equivalent position at The Hospital for Sick Children/University of Toronto
Canada
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe it is a critically important cause.

Falisha
Karpati

Other at Falisha Karpati Consulting
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
As an Inclusion Consultant, my mission is to create spaces where all brains can thrive. That includes building inclusive environments within academia and research, and bringing the neuroscience of inclusion to everyone. I'm joining Alba to connect and collaborate with others who share interests in both neuroscience and inclusion.

Nasreen
Khatri

Research/Staff scientist at The Baycrest Academy For Research and Education
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Other
women's mental and cognitive health
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba as a racialized woman and neuroscientist, clinical psychologist and gerontologist, invested in the amplification of diverse voices in the scientific community. As well, I am committed to developing the next generation of scientists to build an inclusive global community of scientific thought, research, knowledge translation to the public and education.

Laura
Kondrataviciute

Graduate student at Krembil research Institute
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to connect with a diverse community of neuroscientists, foster collaborations, and promote inclusivity in science. As I advance in my neurodegenerative disease research, I see Alba as a valuable platform to exchange ideas, grow professionally, and contribute to a more inclusive scientific landscape.

Elena
Kutsarova

Postdoctoral fellow at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am very passionate about EDI and would love to volunteer and help with some of the projects but would also love some support with advancing my career as a woman scientist.

Evelyn
Lambe

Professor or equivalent position at University of Toronto
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Neuroscience will be a stronger field and a more pleasant work environment when it is welcoming to all scientists

Alexandra
Levine

Postdoctoral fellow at Western University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
At my University, I am working towards a more equitable, diverse and inclusive community. I'm on various EDI committees.

Dongyan
Lin

Graduate student at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
In vivo monitoring