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

Charlotte
Rye

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
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
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, particularly as a disabled woman in a predominantly male field. I hope to work to counter bias and discrimination to move science forward.

Merima
Sabanovic

Graduate student at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology

Noor
Sajid

Graduate student at University College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I have first-hand experience of bias in my lab and I would like the next generation of neuroscientists to have better opportunities.

Jasmine
Sarkar

Graduate student at University of Leeds
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I came across ALBA network recently while checking out other neuroscience associations and found it quite intriguing. It is a perfect platform to share and support authentic science research and related activities and I would like to join to gain knowledge and experience to the best of my capabilities.

Roxana
Sava

Graduate student at University of Manchester
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to contribute to promoting diversity in neuroscience.

Ananya
Shankar

Graduate student at BNA, KCL
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
To network with like minded people in a similar discipline so that I can learn from them.

Laura
Sheppard

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Other
Metabolic Neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I joined Alba because I wanted to be a part of such a supportive and inclusive network of neuroscience researchers across the world.

Nura
Sidarus

Lab/Research director at Royal Holloway University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm a cognitive neuroscientist and have been involved in EDI work for a few years, so this is a great network to join.

Karolina
Socha

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join the ALBA Network because I am deeply committed to promoting EDI in academia. ALBA's mission perfectly aligns with my current mission to create awareness of issues such as bias and discrimination in academia. I address these issues through the discussion groups I have initiated and led at UCL. My efforts are recognized by my colleagues, who actively participate in discussions and have started advocating for a more inclusive and safe environment. As a member, I aim to enhance my ability to advocate for EDI, access resources, empower other researchers, and perhaps represent those from under represented groups.

Rita
Sousa-Nunes

Research/Staff scientist at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to contribute to a world where diversity of all kinds is valued and shared towards the common good.

Tara
Spires-Jones

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches

Vasanta
Subramanian

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bath
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman scientist of colour working in Neuroscience, I am always interested in organizations such as Alba. More so now since I am the EDU represenatative on the British neuroscience Association's council and committee.

Sandrine
Thuret

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to fostering a fair & diverse representation in Neuroscience

Carolina
Toste

Postdoctoral fellow at Cardiff University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
The mission of the ALBA network resonates with me and I want to do my part to ensure a more inclusive and equitable environment in academia for all.

Irene
Tracey

Professor or equivalent position at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am honoured to be joining Alba as an Advisor. Such networks are essential if we are to remove biases and enable better visibility to under represented groups. Science should be meritocratic. It is our duty to create a culture with no barriers to those wanting to contribute to knowledge.

Melissa
Trotman-Lucas

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate