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

Aileen
Hakus

Postdoctoral fellow at Charite UNiversitätsmedizin Berlin, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE)
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join the ALBA network to give a voice to women in science, who are still underrepresented, especially at higher levels and despite 2024, equality is still not where it should be!

Johanna
Havemann

CEO at Access 2 Perspectives
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Evolution and Development (Biology), Open Science
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the Alba Network will give me the opportunity to engage with community members from across the neuroscience fields of research to discuss and work towards openness and global inclusiveness.

Hanna
Hörnberg

Professor or equivalent position at MDC Berlin
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
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
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As I start my own lab, I want to get more involved in promoting diversity and equality in neuroscience so I can be a better mentor and advocate for my students, and help create a better scientific environment for everyone to thrive regardless of background.

Marion
Inostroza

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Tübingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I find the mission and goals in completely resonance with my view of a woman in neuroscience. I definitely would like to be part of such relevant initiative.

Daria
Jensen

Postdoctoral fellow at University Medical Center Leipzig & Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Integration of research practices which increase diversity in neuroscience

Alexandra
John

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of a network that fosters a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture in neuroscience research. In my opinion, visibility and engagement in network structures like Alba are essential for driving this change.

Radwa
Khalil

Research/Staff scientist at Constructor University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a female early-career researcher, I am actively seeking possibilities to express my academic and professional potential to cultivate my unique environmental niche as a neuroscientist. My goal is to develop and enhance my skills to assume leadership roles in scientific fields in the future. This development would only occur through a vibrant network and being mentored and guided by senior researchers, neuroscience researchers, and leaders who transfer their knowledge and experience to younger researchers.....

Janine
Knauer-Arloth

Lab/Research director at Max Planck of Psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics

Sophie
Knobloch-Bollmann

Postdoctoral fellow at University Freiburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a female researcher that deals with the life as a researcher and having a family. I am also Gender and Diversity Representative for IN-CODE an DFG-funded consortium of researchers located in Freiburg and Berlin. I hope to get inspiration from ALBA.

Rebecca
Kotzur

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I think it's essential for scientists to support and mentor each other.

Sabine
Krabbe

Lab/Research director at DZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience

Dilja
Krueger-Burg

Research/Staff scientist at Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Katharina Maria
Kubera

Physician/Other medical professional at Heidelberg University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To overcome our own inner barriers, to be empowered and empower other women and to advocate more diversity in neuroscience.

Rohini
Kuner

Department head at Heidelberg University
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to connect with other women in (neuro)sciences and help promote careers of young female researchers with programs that go beyond mentoring. I would also like to draw attention to challenges that senior female researchers continue to face despite having reached high positions in science.

Janina
Kupke

Graduate student at University Heidelberg
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA network has diversity and equality as one of its main philosophies, that mostly is/was underrepresented in other societies. I want to become part of such a network because science should be open and equal and I think the ALBA network is pushing science towards these goals.

Rachel
Lippert

Professor or equivalent position at German Institute for Human Nutrition/Deutsches Institut für Ernährungsforschung (DIfE)
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Alba provides a platform to connect female researchers, and I want to support, mentor and give helpful advice to other women in this process!