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

Leili
Soo

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join ALBA to expand my professional network and stay up-to-date with the latest opportunities and developments to enhance my scientific career. Joining ALBA offers an ideal platform to contribute to promoting science within an inclusive community that values diversity and equal access.

Justyna
Swidrak

Postdoctoral fellow at August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
Because it is a wonderful and very much needed initiative

Melody
Torao Angosto

Postdoctoral fellow at IDIBAPS
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As racialized person working in science it becomes evident that the problem of the underrepresentation of minority groups is not an exception in this field. International networks with extensive diffusion seem key to me to give visibility and address collective solutions to this problem.

Melanie
Tschiersch

Graduate student at Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi y Sunyer
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
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 want to support equity in Neuroscience

Giulia
Varotto

Postdoctoral fellow at technical university of Madrid
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
I developed my whole career in high income countries,and I would like to contribute to foster more balance and equity in our field

Natalia
Vilor-Tejedor

Research/Staff scientist at BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Genetic Neuroepidemiology
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Other
Neuroimaging, Neurogenetics, Exposomics, Imaging genetics, Integromics
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the Alba Network to connect with professionals and researchers across various fields, to share knowledge and insights, and to stay updated with the latest developments and opportunities in my area of expertise. The network provides a valuable platform for collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

Silvia
Zaragoza Domingo

CEO at Neuropsychological Research Organization s.l
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Neuropsychology, Clinical Trials Neurosciences
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Other
I joined ALBA because :
Because I want to increase the presence of women in science and in strategic positions i.e. decision makers. Nowadays it is very uncommon to find women at the same extend than men in events, committees, etc...