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

Mariajose
Metcalfe

Professor or equivalent position at UCI
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Spinal cord injury
Cell and tissue transplantation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Because I support Alba’s mission in diversity equity and inclusion

Lu
Mi

Graduate student at MIT
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in communicating and socializing with members of ALBA community.

Angie
Michaiel

Program manager/Administrator at The Kavli Foundation
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about what Alba is doing and what strategies they've found to be successful

Giorgia
Michelini

Postdoctoral fellow at UCLA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am highly committed to advocating and promoting DEI

Terezija
Miskic

Research/Staff scientist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
for diversity

Bita
Moghaddam

Department head at Oregon Health & Science University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
These are challenging times for our scientific community throughout the world. More than ever, we must promote support for under-represented scientists. Through free exchange of information, we must engage in advocacy that integrates our academic advantage. We must take a global view in establishing relationships and collaborations in promoting diversity, and we must exude confidence; not anxiety.

Susanna
Molas

Professor or equivalent position at University of Colorado Boulder
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
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
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to supporting researchers from underrepresented groups.

Megan
Mulligan

Professor or equivalent position at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To keep up to date on DEI issues and programs.

Kateryna
Murlanova

Postdoctoral fellow at State University of New York at Buffalo
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA mission resonates with my personal worldview on importance of diversity and equality in neuroscience. Joining ALBA is a great way to learn about professional development opportunities for women who are underrepresented in brain sciences.

Janice
Naegele

Professor or equivalent position at Wesleyan University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support efforts to increase diversity and equity in STEM fields of science. As the Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, I have also worked to improve equitable hiring practices and have increased faculty diversity through hiring.

Anisha
Nagpal

Graduate student at University of Illinois at Chicago
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
As an MD-PhD trainee researching sleep, affective, and cognitive changes across the menstrual cycle in psychiatric populations, I am deeply committed to advancing diversity in brain sciences—both in the communities we study and among the scientists conducting this research. By joining ALBA, I hope to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to advocacy efforts that promote diversity—not only in who is doing the science, but also in the perspectives and questions being explored.

Carla
Nasca

Other at Rockefeller University
United States Website
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
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging

Joman
Natsheh

Lab/Research director at Children's Specialized Hospital
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Rachel
Navarra

Professor or equivalent position at Rowan University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in expanding my social and scientific networks to further support inclusion in the neuroscience fields

Lina Karina
Nerio Morales

Graduate student at The University of Kansas
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in expanding my network in neuroscience and provide help when needed.

Favour
Nerrise

Graduate student at Stanford University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to join a community filled with peers and experts alike who support the broadening of participation and engagement in neuroscience for all groups.