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

Melissa
Flores

Graduate student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Neurogenomics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Other
Single cell transcriptomics
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about creating spaces in STEM that foster belonging and empower diverse scholars to feel that they can access these spaces authentically.

Wambura
Fobbs

Postdoctoral fellow at American University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am encouraged by all the emerging efforts to increase inclusion, equity, and visibility of underrepresented groups, and I want to be involved!

Sarah
Foley

Graduate student at South East Technological University
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
PhD involves enhancing gene therapy solutions for leukodystrophy, Canavan Disease. My interest are CNS pathways, myelination and genetic causation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Éimear
Foley

Research/Staff scientist at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity and equality in the field of neuroscience and beyond.

Géraldine
Fontaine

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I attended a DEI workshop sponsored/organized by the ALMA Network at the SANS Symposium in July 2024. I was inspired by their mission to foster diversity and equity in research.

Laura
Fontenas

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Virginia
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Isabelle
Foote

Graduate student at Queen Mary University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Clinical research; Neurogenetics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Other
Epidemiology
I joined ALBA because :
Being a lesbian I have experienced discrimination first-hand. However, I am very lucky to work in a place where I am valued and respected and it allows me to have a happy career in brain research which I love. But I know this isn't the case for everyone yet I believe it could be with enough education and understanding. That's why I chose to join the ALBA network because its mission is to work towards this goal , not only on the grounds of sexual orientation, but all aspects of equality.

Cecilia
Forcato

Lab/Research director at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Other
Neuromodulation
I joined ALBA because :
I seek to join ALBA to contribute to a diverse and inclusive neuroscience community. As a researcher in sleep, memory, and consciousness, I bridge basic and applied science. Through NeuroAcoustics (co-founder) and academia, I foster collaboration and ethical practices, striving to advance neuroscience and equity globally.

Talitha
Ford

Postdoctoral fellow at Deakin University
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am working toward a more diverse and inclusive science research environment

Annika
Forsingdal

Research/Staff scientist at H. Lundbeck A/S
Denmark 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
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To support women in brain research

giuliana
fossati

Research/Staff scientist at humanitas institute
Italy
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Aikaterini
Fotopoulou

Professor or equivalent position at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Christie
Fowler

Professor or equivalent position at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To better promote diversity within STEM and to be an ally for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Megan
Fox

Professor or equivalent position at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Filipa
França de Barros

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods

Barbara
Franke

Professor or equivalent position at Radboud University Medical Center and Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
In building my career, I have been very lucky to have been supported by great scientists and mentors. I love being in neuroscience today, and I want to help others to reach their potential and live their ambition.