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

Fekrije
Selimi

Lab/Research director at CNRS
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to help building a supportive community and increase diversity in science.

Ourania
Semelidou

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are notions that we all consider important, but that doesn't necessarily mean that we are actively working to reduce our unconscious bias. Through my involvement in the ALBA network I aspire to be part of the initiative that brings this bias to light, to create a better, fairer working environment for everyone in Neuroscience.

Claire
Sergent

Professor or equivalent position at Université de Paris
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am already engaged into promoting diversity as well as friendly, respectful and encouraging environments in my field of research, through the way I lead my team, through my teaching practice, and through my engagement in scientific communities.
I would like to give a more institutional form to this engagement, and connect with people sharing the same practice and objectives.

Yuxiu
Shao

Postdoctoral fellow at École Normale Supérieure, Paris
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining the ALBA Network because I’m passionate about promoting diversity and ensuring equality in the way we deal with science. As a female theoretical neuroscientist from China, I believe that it’s important for us to be heard by other scientists who share similar interests and goals. The ALBA Network provides a great platform for me to do just that, and I’m excited to be a part of this promising movement wherein all brain scientists will have equal opportunities to thrive and contribute.

Celine
Souchay

Lab/Research director at CNRS, University of Grenoble
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I recently learned about Alba via Twitter. I am a cognitive psychologist working in France and I have been dealing with major health problems for 10 years and my health problems have now lead to me being recognized as having a disability. I am trying to be active in France to help researchers with disabilities but it is proven to be very difficult for many different reasons. This is why I decided to join as I found your initiative fantastic. I am also a women with children and this also had an impact on my carrier and I am very much aware of gender discrimination.

Aline
Stéphan

Professor or equivalent position at University of Strasbourg
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)

Sarah
Thomas Broome

Postdoctoral fellow at Paris Brain Institute
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to promote diversity and inclusivity in science, especially as I come closer to being a team leader.

Marine
Tournissac

Postdoctoral fellow at Inserm
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Neurovascular
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining Alba to promote diversity and inclusion in research and work on my own biases.

Séverine
Trannoy

Research/Staff scientist at Research Center for Animal Cognition
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate

sophie
tronel

Research/Staff scientist at Inserm
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I think that it is critical to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences.

Stephanie
Trouche

Lab/Research director at INSERM Institute of Functional Genomics
France Website
OrcID
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
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am involved in the Women in Science mentoring programme in Montpellier, France, to accompany PhD students and encourage them building their career project. I now aim to get a more global view at the european scale and contribute to the future of neuroscience by accompanying young women scientists who want to pursue their career in Academia.

Virginie
van Wassenhove

Lab/Research director at CEA
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Laure
Verret

Professor or equivalent position at CRCA
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Emmanuelle
Volle

Research/Staff scientist at INSERM, Sorbonne University
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be part of this movement toward greater equity and inclusion, and stay informed about actions and changes.
I act as a member of the Gender Equity Committee in my institute (Paris Brain Institute).

Yukti
Vyas

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM U1215
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Being a woman and representing a minority ethnic group in neuroscience, I would like to join the ALBA Network as I am very passionate about diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience.

Claire
Wyart

Lab/Research director at ICM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Found of the cause you defend, we need SO much more diversity in academia