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

Silvia-Ioana
Osiac

Other at Cardiff University
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Being a young scientist constantly thriving to gain knowledge and advance as an independent researcher, I am joining the Alba Network with hopes to find an environment that nurtures my particular skills and provides much-needed guidance for my future efforts to explore neuroscience.

Andreea
Pantiru

Graduate student at University of Leeds
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Adjanie
Patabendige

Professor or equivalent position at Edge Hill University
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Catherine
Perrodin

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in the power of informal professional networks, and have experienced the unique strength of female networks. I feel like this is one key way in which imbalances and under-representation can be corrected, via mentoring, sharing of opportunities, and removing the tired excuse of "we couldn't find enough female/minority speakers for our conference". I want to be part of this, and hope to both benefit and contribute in equal parts to the network to bring about the change our field needs.

Kate
Peters

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sussex
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because representation is important and I want to part of a diverse community of scientists

Amanda
Pocratsky

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a future group leader, I am committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in biomedical research. As a Caucasian woman, I recognize that my life experiences surrounding EDI and barriers to progress in the workplace are vastly different from my peers who come from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. I want to join ALBA so I can be a part of a global network dedicated to EDI in research, so that I can receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events that focus on furthering EDI skills and advocacy.

Lucia
Prieto-Godino

Lab/Research director at The Francis Crick Institute
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
There is still a long way to go to make science truly global and the scientific community as diverse and inclusive as the people in this planet. I hope that by joining ALBA, together with my other activities, including mentorship and directing TReND, I might contribute to bridge this gap.

Monique
Raranga

Undergraduate student at University of Glasgow
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
Understanding and upholding social responsibility within the research community is important to me as someone passionate about inclusivity in science and who is part of several underrepresented groups. I hope to connect with like-minded people through Alba, gain inspiration and mentorship, and contribute to a more inclusive and welcoming neuroscience community.

Katrina
Räty

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry

Kimberley
Reid

Postdoctoral fellow at UCL
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To ensure every neuroscientist has a voice and the support they need to excel, to improve collaboration in our fantastic community and drive our research field forward through outstanding, credible contributions

Amy
Richardson

Postdoctoral fellow at University college london
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
When I start my own lab in the near future I want to create a diverse and inclusive environment for my team. I want future young scientists that come to the lab to find role models and be inspired by scientists just like them. I will use the resources provided by the ALBA network to try and create this positive working environment.

Anja
Richter

Postdoctoral fellow at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Psychiatric Disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Lidia
Ripoll Sanchez

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman in science coming from a traditional family where some opportunities were tied to gender I firmly believe in Alba's mission and I would like to become more proactively involved in it.

Gina
Rippon

Professor or equivalent position at Aston University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To support Alba’s mission and benefit from network activities.

Nathalie
Rochefort

Professor or equivalent position at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Amber
Ruigrok

Research/Staff scientist at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)