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

Dorothy
Tse

Lab/Research director at Edge Hill University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute my expertise in supporting diversity in research in neuroscience and education. My research interest is in learning and memory. I am also interested in teaching and public engagement. I hope to bring research to more under represented groups.

Chinedu
Udeh-Momoh

Other at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Passion for addressing disparities in brain health equity/access across Africa, and to promote strategies for healthy cognitive ageing

Treesje
Verlinden

CEO at Applied Neuroscience Association
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Nutritional Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, Translational Neuroscience
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Qualitative, Grounded Theory, Action Research, Phenomenological Research, Narrative Research, Secondary Research
I joined ALBA because :
I am co-founding the Applied Neuroscience Association (ANA) with an alumna colleague with start-up support from honorary members - our vision is 'spreading brain science for social good'

Denise
Walker

Research/Staff scientist at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I still dream of a more diverse, inclusive working environment but it’s not happening fast enough!

Jennifer
Waymont

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Brain health
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am enthusiastic about making neurosciences more inclusive, diverse, and safe

Sian
Wilcox

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
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology

Sandrine
Willaime-Morawek

Professor or equivalent position at University of Southampton
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
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)

Elizabeth
Williams

Graduate student at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To join an exciting network of global neuroscience, to form connections and create links

Leigh
Wilson

Postdoctoral fellow at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe it is vitally important to support spaces for under represented groups to have positive inclusive spaces to share/talk and to showcase work

Sara
Wong

Graduate student at University of Nottingham
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cell culture
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I listened to your sessions during FENS2020 and really liked the mission of what ALBA is aiming to achieve.

Fong Kuan
Wong

Research/Staff scientist at University of Manchester
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Growing up as a ethnic minority in my country of birth, I have learned the importance of equality and diversity, in every aspect of life. Consequently, I am passionate in promoting equality and diversity in neuroscience.

Syanah
Wynn

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Birmingham
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
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
non-invasive brain stimulation
I joined ALBA because :
The mission of ALBA really resonates with me, so I would love to be a part of this community.

Emma
Yhnell

Other at Cardiff University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am equality and diversity member of the British Neuroscience Association