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

Erynn
Christensen

Postdoctoral fellow at Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of and contribute to a network that champions diversity, equity and inclusion.

Laura
Colgin

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Texas at Austin
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Nikkita
Collins

Graduate student at BUSM
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Megan
Conrow-Graham

Graduate student at University at Buffalo
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am very passionate about increasing diverse perspectives into neuroscience and trying to get involved with all groups taking this initiative seriously.

Kerstin Camile
Creutzberg

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Colorado
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To be able to connect with neuroscientists around the world who advocate and step up for under-represented groups in science.

Kia
Crittenden-Ward

Other at Signant Health
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
I joined ALBA because :
I became aware of Alba through colleagues with whom I am a member of the SIRS Diversity Task Force. I am very much interested in promoting the goals and objectives of Alba.

Renata
Cupertino

Postdoctoral fellow at UCSD
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Genomics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to know more about diversity initiatives and visibility to under-represented groups in brain research.

Ginevra
D'Ottavio

Postdoctoral fellow at NIH/NIDA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join ALBA as a first-generation woman from Italy, where English is not my first language. ALBA’s mission to increase visibility for underrepresented groups in brain research aligns with my goals and will support my career development.

Rotem
Dan

Other at Harvard Medical School/ McLean Hospital
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support the important goal of increasing diversity in neuroscientific research

Teresa
Daniels

Physician/Other medical professional at Brown University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Cellular and molecular effects of stress and trauma
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I strongly believe in the mission to improve DEI in the field of neuroscience research.

Payel
Das

Graduate student at University of Maryland Baltimore
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
Bringing equity in science and society.

Samantha
Deasy

Research/Staff scientist at Georgetown University Medical Center
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba so that I am able to broaden my network of connections within the field of neuroscience as I progress within my career.

Theresa
Desrochers

Professor or equivalent position at Brown University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am an assistant professor of neuroscience and I work in multiple sub-fields that do not have a lot of women in them. I am passionate about improving inequities in the system when it comes to women and other underrepresented groups.

Elvisha
Dhamala

Professor or equivalent position at Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in being a part of a network of like-minded scientists, working towards creating an inclusive environment in the biomedical sciences.

Maria
Diehl

Lab/Research director at Kansas State University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
networking opportunities

Oyku
Dinckol

Postdoctoral fellow at Temple University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a researcher from a small town in Turkey, I’ve worked hard to overcome challenges, earning a PhD in Rome as an MSCA fellow during COVID and now training in the US—all while managing ADHD and depression. I believe ALBA represents scientists like me, which is why I’d like to join.