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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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

Sandrine
Cremona

Research/Staff scientist at University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
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 :
I am the gender equality correspondent in my laboratory.

Stephanie
Daumas

Professor or equivalent position at Sorbonne University
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I fully believe that we should raise awareness of gender and diversity issues in brain science and promote equality, as the ALBA network claims. This will only be possible if we actively engage in these processes and help each other to work in a better environment.

Camille
de Almeida

Postdoctoral fellow at Université Paris Cité
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba to me means being part of a network that understands the importance of inclusion and equity in STEM. It also means working on the reflection surrounding the evolution of society and our work environment. As part of the Femmes&Sciences association, I am already participating in the reflection around the importance of science in national education, today I would like to join a network more specific to my discipline which is neuroscience.

Michela
Deleidi

Lab/Research director at Institute Imagine
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join ALBA to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience, connect with like-minded researchers, and contribute to a more supportive and representative scientific community. ALBA’s mission aligns with my values and commitment to fostering inclusive collaboration and mentoring across disciplines and career stages.

Eleonora
Deligia

Graduate student at INSERM
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring

Aline
Desmedt

Professor or equivalent position at INSERM U1215, Bordeaux University
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Biolological psychiatry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Fully agree with the objectives of this network, I plan to contribute to its success.

Daniela
Domingues

Graduate student at Paris Brain Institute
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Psychedelics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I identify with ALBA's mission and goals. I aim to implement them on a daily basis and in all events I organized, namely the Pint of Science festival in Portugal. Diversity is the way to go forward!

Ana
Dorrego-Rivas

Graduate student at Neurocentre Magendie / University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Science will only grow if we do it altogether. More people, more views, more ideas: diversity is a key component to achieve this. Unfortunately, the world of today is still unfair with minority groups and neuroscience does not escape from this reality. Promoting diversity requires direct actions and engagement, and that is why I would like to join this ambitious and necessary initiative.

patricia
Duchamp-Viret

Lab/Research director at CNRS UMR5292
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
from my point of view, I am part of a privileged research network by being an academic researcher at the CNRS in France. I believe it is my duty to participate in promoting and facilitating the actions and careers of members of diverse minorities (of all types) in neuroscience.

Hoda
Eliwa

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM U1253, University of Tours
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

emilie
faivre

Research/Staff scientist at Centre Lille Neuroscience et cognition_U1172
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
great opportunity for networking about neuroscience

Pauline
Favre

Research/Staff scientist at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman working in the field of Neuroscience, I would like to support ALBA's mission of promoting equity and inclusivity in my field of research.

Anna
Fiorito

Graduate student at Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon (CRNL)
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Ketakee
Ghate

Postdoctoral fellow at Institut du Fer a Moulin/INSERM U-1270/Sorbonne Universite
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a passionate young neuroscientist, I have explored various areas of brain research in my career so far. I transitioned from neuronal cell biology in my PhD at IISER, Pune, India; to cortical developmental disorders research in my postdoc at IFM/INSERM at Paris, France.
During this journey I had several opportunities to mentor young students and it was one of the most rewarding aspect of my work. Being able to train and inspire young minds into pursuing not only basic brain research but also discussing their innovative approaches enriched me as a teacher and mentor. For me being an ALBA member would help sharpen this aspect and I would be privileged to be part of a dynamic community during my career.

Anne
Giersch

Professor or equivalent position at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am strongly aware of my own and others' biases. I think that it is only by speaking about it and reflecting upon it that we can address this issue. For these reasons I am enthusiastic about Alba's initiative

Margaux
Giraudet

Graduate student at IINS, University of Bordeaux, UMR 5297
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I personally think that research in general needs more diverse representation. Being a part of an open community would allow me to exchange with people that share common values.