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

Eleanor J.
Doherty

Undergraduate student at University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I joined Alba as their mission resonates with my own beliefs. I am looking to expand my network, connect and communicate with like-minded individuals, and learn from those already practicing and researching.

Marta
Dominguez-Prieto

Other at De Montfort University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I recently learned about Alba and I think joining the network can be a great opportunity to develop myself and network with other researchers in the field. Besides, my personal experience could be helpful to someone in a similar position.

Cleide
Dos Santos Souza

Postdoctoral fellow at The University of Sheffield
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I attended some ALBA network events in the past at FENS and also EBSS. It is amazing the work you are doing to increase diversity and equality in Neuroscience and I want to contribute with that.

Elena
Dreosti

Research/Staff scientist at UCL
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
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
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to raise awareness of gender and diversity issues in neuroscience and more generally in all Brain Sciences. I strongly believe that by promoting equality we can improve science quality.
The Alba network will help scientists to actively engage and particiapte together in this process.

Kate
Ellacott

Professor or equivalent position at University of Exeter
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Networking, mentoring and improved representation.

Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’
English

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate

Luisa
Fassi

Graduate student at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a young student, I believe that the next generation of scientists should be supported and guided by mentors that equally represent both men and women.

Cathy
Fernandes

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about working towards inclusive, diverse and equitable environments for research and education, as well as more broadly in Society. If we are to thrive and advance as a species, we need to recognise and support all individuals and appreciate the contribution of diversity to science and society.

Sophie
Field

Graduate student at Clinical Neurosciences
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I align with Alba's values and ethics in promoting diversity and equality in Neurosciences. I wish to be apart of and contribute to the ALBA community.

Éimear
Foley

Research/Staff scientist at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity and equality in the field of neuroscience and beyond.

Isabelle
Foote

Graduate student at Queen Mary University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Clinical research; Neurogenetics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Other
Epidemiology
I joined ALBA because :
Being a lesbian I have experienced discrimination first-hand. However, I am very lucky to work in a place where I am valued and respected and it allows me to have a happy career in brain research which I love. But I know this isn't the case for everyone yet I believe it could be with enough education and understanding. That's why I chose to join the ALBA network because its mission is to work towards this goal , not only on the grounds of sexual orientation, but all aspects of equality.

Aikaterini
Fotopoulou

Professor or equivalent position at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Zara
Franklin

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman and mother of first generation status I am passionate about creating an inclusive and equal research culture within academia, where equality, diversity and inclusion policies are at the forefront of academic research practices.

Elisa
Galliano

Lab/Research director at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have recently realized (by analysing the shocking ERC_Advanced Grants data) that my I was way off in believing that we had pretty much solved the issues of women in neuroscience. I have been naive and biased by my own good experiences in terms of both mentoring and representation. I would like to do something to help change the situation.

Amparo
Gimenez Rios

Undergraduate student at Edinburgh Napier University
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I have been some time now wanting to start or join a project that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, especially focusing on the language used in research. I strongly believe we need to change the way we express certain concepts, because of the sociopolitical weight they might have, for everyone to feel included in research. I am an undergrad student on BSc Biomedical Science, specializing in neuroscience and data analysis, but I also want to take part in this project as much as I can. I am also an advocate of research for everyone, in which I defend every research paper should have a summary in lay language that is understandable for the general public with little science background.

Marie
Girodengo

Graduate student at Francis Crick Institute
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate