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

Maren
Schenke

Postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To be a part of this momentum and to contribute to the change!

Maya
Schumer

Postdoctoral fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Psychiatric/clinical neuroscience; mood disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Meta-analysis
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that advancing, promoting, and integrating DEI principles and practices in neuroscience and academic psychiatry is critical for keeping the science/research relevant to the needs of the communities and/or clinical populations that we aim to better understand and treat.

Soraya
Scuderi

Research/Staff scientist at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
Fostering a more inclusive environment is an ongoing journey, where even the smallest actions can yield significant long-term impact. I am deeply committed to advancing equity and inclusion in science. By organizing bias awareness workshops, promoting the spotlight on the achievements and contributions of women in neuroscience, actively encouraging skills development and fostering research collaboration, I aim to play a role in shaping a neuroscience community that is more welcoming and supportive.

Aparna
Shah

Postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support the mission of the network and get involved in ALBA activities

Susan
Shen

Professor or equivalent position at University of Iowa
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about making the pursuit of a scientific career accessible to everyone, and about making the research environment one that cultivates growth.

Rebecca
Shteyn

Graduate student at Boston College
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

Jennifer
Siegel-Ramsay

Postdoctoral fellow at Dell Medical School at University of Texas at Austin
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to support its mission to promote equity and inclusion in neuroscience. As an early-career scientist, I am committed to advancing diverse representation in brain research and seek to benefit from ALBA’s professional development resources and global community to further my goals in inclusive scientific leadership. I also believe that now, more than ever, it is critical to engage with poly makers and institutions and would like to support ALBA in this portion of their mission.

Bianca
Sieveritz

Postdoctoral fellow at New York University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that everyone belongs in science and that science will be better, if it caters to the needs of all. I aim to create an inclusive environment in and outside the laboratory to make everyone feel welcome as part of the scientific community.

Camilla
Simoncelli

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Nevada Reno
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because as a bisexual woman I fell underrepresented and sometimes not being part of the "normal" traditional scientific community. I often face professional situations where I am the only woman since the field of research in neuroscience is sometimes all men driven. I would be part of a global community where diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the scientific and the educational path.

Sophie
Skarlatou

Postdoctoral fellow at University of California Los Angeles
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to raise awareness about the problems that underrepresented groups face in science even nowadays.

Sarah Rebecca
Stephen

Graduate student at Stony Brook University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
bioethics, neuropalliative care
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with a diverse network of those participating in neuroscience research

Rajae
Talbi

Research/Staff scientist at Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and and Women's Hospital
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a woman scientist from underrepresented minority. I, myself, have experienced discrimination and injustice as a result of my belonging to less-privileged populations. I take diversity and equity in academia to heart, and I am committed to do my part in promoting diversity in neuroscience and creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone to feel valued and respected.

Malu
Tansey

Professor or equivalent position at University of Florida
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Committed to promotion of diversity and inclusion of women and underrepresented groups in science and medicine.

Ayesha
Thanawalla

Postdoctoral fellow at Salk institute for biological studies
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support and network with individuals dedicated to improving diversity at higher levels of the academic profession

Constantina
Theofanopoulou

Postdoctoral fellow at Rockefeller University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute to efforts aiming at giving visibility to underrepresented scientists.

VALERIE
TORNINI

Postdoctoral fellow at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I aim to contribute to and promote diversity and diverse perspectives in neurobiological research and neuroethics.