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

Patricia
Rubisch

Research/Staff scientist at Medical School Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I was pointed towards Alba due to their travel awards by a seminar organiser. I found that the goals of Alba, to build an international network of diverse researchers within Neuroscience to actively promote DEI goals and offer mentoring for ECR, strongly resonates with my personal goals.

Leonor
Ruivo

Program manager/Administrator at EMBO
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about fair representation across all social dimensions in the life sciences and in general and admire the work Alba does. I would like to get involved in supporting Alba activities when possible.

Fatemeh
Sadeghi

Graduate student at University of Hamburg
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Other
Translational neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I got acquainted with Alba network in FENS2022. I fully agree with what the network stands for, and I believe through such networks one can at least address and discuss the most common obstacles in careers of many neuroscientists. For women and researchers coming from third world countries it's ten times worse.

Anna
Salamero Boix

Graduate student at Georg Speyer Haus
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Cancer, immunology
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Interested in further exchanging experiences/recommendations with other peers, especially now that I am in a phase to change laboratory and potentially subdiscipline

Danielle
Sams

Graduate student at Otto-von-Guericke Universität
Germany Website
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining Alba as I would like to be part of a team of neuroscientists aiming to promote more diversity and inclusion within the field.

Irene
Santisteban Ortiz

Graduate student at Technical University Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to be part of the ALBA Network to connect with a diverse, global community that shares my commitment to equity and female representation in neuroscience. I´ve been always fascinated by neuroscience, though I know it can be a demanding field that sometimes feels exhausting and stressful. That is the reason why I appreciate institutions that advocate for inclusion, mental health, and work-life balance in our field. I look forward to contributing to this inspiring network and gaining access to invaluable collaboration and research opportunities to advance my career and positively impact the scientific community.

Isabela
Santos Valentim

Graduate student at Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Circadian Rhythms
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA is a fundamental and urgent initiative that I would be honored to join and actively participate.

Kseniia
Sarieva

Graduate student at Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Zora
Schickardt

Graduate student at University Hospital Würzburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network to engage with fellow researchers, share and gain knowledge on bias in research, and contribute to efforts aimed at creating a more equitable and inclusive research environment. I seek to actively participate in initiatives that drive positive change within the scientific community.

Samantha
Schmaul

Postdoctoral fellow at University medical center Mainz
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I like the idea of connecting all scientists independent of their origin.

Anna
Schroeder

Professor or equivalent position at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network to actively promote diversity and inclusion in neuroscience, with a focus on supporting women in science. My ongoing commitment to mentorship, advocacy, and outreach aligns with ALBA’s mission to create a more equitable scientific community through meaningful initiatives and global collaborations.

Rosari Naveena
Selvan

Graduate student at Institute of Psychology, University of Münster
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
The main reason to join Alba is to join hands to fight discrimination, celebrate diversity and support equity in science especially in academia.

Mari
Sepp

Postdoctoral fellow at Heidelberg University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am enthusiastic about contributing to the collective effort of creating a positive and equitable research environment where everyone can flourish. I firmly believe that diversity sparks creativity and innovation.

Afrooz
Seyedebrahimi

Research/Staff scientist at Universität Osnabrück
Germany
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Nesrin
Sharif

Postdoctoral fellow at University Medical Center Mainz
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and inclusion are non-negotiable in the scientific community. The inherent uniqueness of each individual scientist only enriches our collective knowledge and drives scientific innovation.

Vasileia
Skrimpa

Graduate student at University of Cologne
Germany
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans