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
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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

Merve
Direktor

Graduate student at King's College London
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair

Helishia Rene
Dirks

Graduate student at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s hospital
South Africa
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a young neuroscientist from Cape Town South Africa and as a women of colour, I wish to have a voice. I think ALBA is thias voice

Julia
Ditzer

Graduate student at TU Dresden
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Neuropsychology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join ALBA as it resonates deeply with my aspirations in brain sciences. The mission of promoting equity and diversity, spearheaded by leading neuroscientists, aligns perfectly with my vision for a more inclusive scientific community. The network's goals, ranging from countering bias through best practices to providing networking and mentoring opportunities for underrepresented groups, truly speak to my passion for creating a more equitable environment in science. I am drawn to the tangible actions that ALBA is taking, such as establishing declarations, curating essential resources, hosting impactful events, and advocating for change at different levels.

Taskeen
Docrat

Research/Staff scientist at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
South Africa Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I'm eager to contribute to advancing diversity in brain research. I see ALBA as a platform to drive innovation and progress in scientific endeavours. As a member, I look forward to collaborating with peers and leveraging our collective expertise to propel meaningful change in neuroscience.

Daniela
Doda

Graduate student at University of Bern
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biophysics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Gökce
Dogu

Graduate student at LMU Munich
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Being a Turkish woman in brain research, I didn't have many role models growing up. To pursue my studies, I moved to Germany, where the scientific community is lively, but representation from non-European countries is still insufficient. My aim is to help improve visibility and recognition in Europe as a neuroscientist from my community.

Eleanor J.
Doherty

Undergraduate student at University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I joined Alba as their mission resonates with my own beliefs. I am looking to expand my network, connect and communicate with like-minded individuals, and learn from those already practicing and researching.

Antonina
Dolgorukova

Graduate student at Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Russia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to the awareness on gender and diversity issues in brain sciences

Daniela
Domingues

Graduate student at Paris Brain Institute
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Psychedelics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I identify with ALBA's mission and goals. I aim to implement them on a daily basis and in all events I organized, namely the Pint of Science festival in Portugal. Diversity is the way to go forward!

Marta
Dominguez-Prieto

Other at De Montfort University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I recently learned about Alba and I think joining the network can be a great opportunity to develop myself and network with other researchers in the field. Besides, my personal experience could be helpful to someone in a similar position.

Ana
Dorrego-Rivas

Graduate student at Neurocentre Magendie / University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Science will only grow if we do it altogether. More people, more views, more ideas: diversity is a key component to achieve this. Unfortunately, the world of today is still unfair with minority groups and neuroscience does not escape from this reality. Promoting diversity requires direct actions and engagement, and that is why I would like to join this ambitious and necessary initiative.

Cleide
Dos Santos Souza

Postdoctoral fellow at The University of Sheffield
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I attended some ALBA network events in the past at FENS and also EBSS. It is amazing the work you are doing to increase diversity and equality in Neuroscience and I want to contribute with that.

Elena
Dreosti

Research/Staff scientist at UCL
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to raise awareness of gender and diversity issues in neuroscience and more generally in all Brain Sciences. I strongly believe that by promoting equality we can improve science quality.
The Alba network will help scientists to actively engage and particiapte together in this process.

Lori
Driscoll

Department head at Colorado College
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Supporting and advocating for increased representation of all types of scientists is one of my core values.

patricia
Duchamp-Viret

Lab/Research director at CNRS UMR5292
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
from my point of view, I am part of a privileged research network by being an academic researcher at the CNRS in France. I believe it is my duty to participate in promoting and facilitating the actions and careers of members of diverse minorities (of all types) in neuroscience.

Yenny
Dueñas

Graduate student at Fiscalía General de la Nación
Colombia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :