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

Aina
Frau-Pascual

Postdoctoral fellow at MGH/HMS
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to expand my network and learn from more experienced researchers

Hoda
Gebril

Professor or equivalent position at Rutgers University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba is an excellent opportunity to expand my network, share research and life experiences, and learn from others. I am deeply passionate about addressing systemic inequities, particularly those affecting women and other underrepresented groups.

Elizabeth
Gerber

Physician/Other medical professional at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :

One of Alba's mission is to give better visibility to under represented groups in brain research. I support this.

Holly
Gildea

Graduate student at UC Berkeley
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Join a community of people invested in making science a better, more inclusive place

Rachel
Gilfarb

Graduate student at The Ohio State University
United States
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Cassandra
Gipson-Reichardt

Professor or equivalent position at University of Kentucky
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Hannah
Goldbach

Graduate student at NIH, Brown University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Miriam
Goodman

Department head at Stanford University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
This organization was brought to my attention and has overlapping goals with others that I have been engaged with for some time.

Giovanna
Guerrero-Medina

Program manager/Administrator at Yale University/ Wu Tsai Institute/ Ciencia Puerto Rico
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am a neuroscientist by training who has dedicated her career to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the sciences. I am the Executive Director of Ciencia Puerto Rico, a nonprofit that seeks to celebrate, give visibility to, and empower the Puerto Rican scientific community and allies. I also hold a position as Director of the Yale Ciencia Initiative in the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion of the Yale School of Medicine, where I lead national programs to promote the career success of scientists from historically-excluded or marginalized backgrounds. Finally, I am the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of the Wu Tsai Institute, which is establishing an inclusive community at Yale for all who are interested in advancing understanding of the mind and cognition.

Stephanie
Gupton

Professor or equivalent position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
The time for change is now.

Akane
Hatsuda

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because it offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect with a diverse, global network of researchers. Being part of this community will allow me to share my own insights and learn from the wide-ranging expertise of others in my field.

Mary
Hatten

Professor or equivalent position at Rockefeller University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a long time supporter of diversity in science.

Sarah
Heilbronner

Professor or equivalent position at University of Minnesota
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in helping to make the field of neuroscience more inclusive and accessible.

Claire
Henchcliffe

Department head at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Clinical trials, biomarkers
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman neurologist/researcher in a leadership role I would like to promote advancement of those underrepresented in clinical neuroscience.

Elizabeth
Hillman

Professor or equivalent position at Columbia University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Recommended by Carol Mason

Georgia
Hodes

Professor or equivalent position at Virginia Tech
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a neuroscientist who fits multiple definitions as an under-represented group in brain research, I support Alba's mission. Having scientists who are neurodiverse is especially important as we have a personal motivation for our research and an insight that can only come from experience.