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

Gökce
Dogu

Graduate student at LMU Munich
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Being a Turkish woman in brain research, I didn't have many role models growing up. To pursue my studies, I moved to Germany, where the scientific community is lively, but representation from non-European countries is still insufficient. My aim is to help improve visibility and recognition in Europe as a neuroscientist from my community.

Ingrid
Ehrlich

Professor or equivalent position at University of Stuttgart
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I like ALBAs mission and values, would like to network with others, still feel there is some way to go, but hopefully together we can make strides every day to promote DEI in neuroscience and science in general.

Olivia
Engmann

Lab/Research director at FSU Jena
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support diversity in science. As equal opportunity office during professorial appointments in our University I am also in a position to implicate any diversity measures and would therefore like to stay up to date in this regard.

Joanne
Falck

Postdoctoral fellow at DIfE
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I feel passionately about improving diversity in neuroscience but as a postdoc with no hiring power, I feel like there isn't much I can do. I am really interested to join your network and get involved.

Julia
Fechner

Graduate student at Universität Tübingen
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring

Maydel
Fernandez-Alonso

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
As a Neuroscientist, I want to promote equity, diversity and inclusivity within my academic working environments. I hope that by joining this network, I can learn new tools and specific actions I can take to work towards these goals.

Gabriela
Gan

Postdoctoral fellow at Central Institte of Metal Health Mannheim
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Social neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Ecological momentary assessment
I joined ALBA because :
I noticed that there is not a lot of awareness for diversity and inclusion issues in the German academic system yet. Thus, I would like to join Alba to learn how to increase visibility of scientists that belong to under repsented groups in the German neuroscience community, to raise awareness for their struggles and obstacles, and to be a helpful ally.

Anne-Kathrin
Gellner

Physician/Other medical professional at University Clinic Bonn
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
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 (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Your objectives align perfectly with my personal and professional beliefs.

Michelle Anne
George

Graduate student at LMU, Munich
Germany
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I want to support other individuals from minority and/or disadvantaged groups around the world who are interested in pursuing a career or education in the brain sciences. I am curious to know more about how ALBA network achieves their goals.

Foroogh
Ghorbani

Research/Staff scientist at Uniklinikum Dresden
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining Alba because I deeply value its mission to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in neuroscience. As someone passionate about both scientific discovery and building a supportive, inclusive research community, I see Alba as an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from diverse perspectives, and actively contribute to creating a more equitable scientific environment.

Aitana
Grasso

Graduate student at Osnabrück University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in becoming an active member of the organization in order to contribute to the visibility of less-represented groups as well as the creation of international opportunities of collaboration to overcome this isssue.

Ayelen
Groisman

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I aspire to join Alba to advocate for diversity and inclusivity in science. With experience from Argentina to Germany, I’ve actively supported women scientists’ rights while advancing my research. Alba inspires me to amplify underrepresented voices, foster change, and contribute my knowledge to build a stronger, more inclusive scientific community.

Mary Louise
Grossman

Program manager/Administrator at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
Our research funding agency is committed to supporting diversity. We became aware of the Alba Network when Prof. Erin Schuman (one of our four CRC Advisory Board Members) was awarded the 2020 Alba Diversity Prize. By joining the Alba Network, we hope to share Alba's news and events with our consortium members through our monthly newletter among other channels.

Ilona
Grunwald Kadow

Professor or equivalent position at Technical University Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I've started a public lecture series in the city where my campus is located. It's been a big success. Since then I've given a Tedx talk and a couple of other talks for the public. I also teach a class about communicating science to a general audience. I care deeply about how the public views us scientists and our findings.
In my own research, I am particularly interested in how prior knowledge and internal state often completely overrule rational decision-making. This aspect of behavior is extremely useful for survival, but it is also one of the reasons why we are biased and jump to conclusions that are not based on facts but expectations, unconscious bias etc.

Gamze
Güney

Graduate student at Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)

Verena Claudia
Haage

Postdoctoral fellow at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am an advocate for sustainability in research and promoting novel concepts of research leadership. From my point of view diversity and inclusion are key for both, more sustainable research and leadership in academia. With my neuroscience background, I feel like joining Alba Network will help me to further advance in these topics and join an important network.