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

Maheva
ANDRIATSILAVO

Postdoctoral fellow at Paris Brain Institute
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe our society has the potential to improve, but we're not there yet. People still face discrimination and exclusion for not fitting into societal norms. Diversity is a treasure that must be valued. As a scientist and as a mother in science, I am joining the ALBA Network because I do believe in their mission and action.

Aurore
Avargues-Weber

Research/Staff scientist at CNRS
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am responsible of gender equity in my research unit.

Swati
BANERJEE

Professor or equivalent position at CEA LIST
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I find this initiative very enriching where people from different field can collaborate and learn form each other. This way I can contribute as well get connected to the domain.

Marta
Barrera Conde

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity and equity within the field of Neuroscience

Stéphanie
Baulac

Professor or equivalent position at Paris Brain Institute (ICM)
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to participate and promote through my vision as a woman scientist, the valorization of women, ensuring parity within the scientific committees, conferences, etc. I am happy to receive and provide mentoring to the youngest.

I am interested to learn and promote how to avoid bias and discrimination and to create an inclusive work culture

Anna
Beyeler

Lab/Research director at French NIH, INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Sara
Bizzotto

Postdoctoral fellow at Paris Brain Institute (ICM)
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn more on the issues related to inclusion, diversity and equity, and how to address them as a future leader. I would like to give my contribution by participating and organizing initiatives.

Cindy
Bokobza

Postdoctoral fellow at Inserm U1141
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I discovered ALBA during the FENS and want to be part of your action to help younger generations work in a safe environment.

Marlène
BOTELLA

Research/Staff scientist at CNRS
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Arabella
Bouzigues

Graduate student at Paris Brain Institute
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Morgane
Burnel

Research/Staff scientist at Université de Poitiers
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics

Ana Marta
Capaz

Graduate student at Paris Brain Institute
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman and a last-year PhD student, I have already encountered the gender bias and underrepresentation of minorities that pervade the academic world. My deep interest in science communication and public engagement drives me to address these issues both within and beyond academic institutions. Joining the ALBA network will provide me with the education and resources needed to better understand these challenges. Moreover, I aim to contribute to raising awareness and actively participate in fostering the change I wish to see in academia and beyond.

Helene
CASTEL

Lab/Research director at Inserm U1239, university of Rouen Normandie
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I came to know about ALBA because I was able to attend lectures by Prof. Carmen Sandi. The efforts of your network in an inclusive approach in neurosciences are remarkable, and I wish myself, at my level, and in my field of activity "cancer and brain" to get involved.
In the past, I was able to give conferences in Algeria and Tunisia and I was very touched by the enthusiasm of the young women researchers, their extreme motivation and also the humanity we shared, something that is currently lacking in our labs.
I train a number of Masters, PhD students and post-docs and should be in capacity to help, welcome students, organize meetings...

KONSTANTINA
CHACHLAKI

Postdoctoral fellow at Inserm
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Anna
Chrzanowska

Postdoctoral fellow at ICM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I align with the goals of Alba, particularly in actively promoting professional development opportunities for neuroscientists from underrepresented groups, which is especially important to me.

Valentina
Cigliola

Lab/Research director at Université Côte d’Azur - Institut de Biologie Valrose - INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate