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

Norma
Kühn

Postdoctoral fellow at VIB
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Alba provides great services to the scientific community to increase visibility of under represented groups, raise awareness of biases, and get involved into making science more equitable and diverse. But of course the success of that mission depends on how we make use of those tools and becoming a member is a first step to get involved.

Sagel Julia
Kundieko

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join ALBA so that I can benefit from their program as I am a young black woman in Neuroscience, working in Africa.

Rohini
Kuner

Department head at Heidelberg University
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to connect with other women in (neuro)sciences and help promote careers of young female researchers with programs that go beyond mentoring. I would also like to draw attention to challenges that senior female researchers continue to face despite having reached high positions in science.

KIRTHANA
KUNIKULLAYA U

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Rennes 1
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I support the cause of Alba network and strongly advocate its policies in my life.

Janina
Kupke

Graduate student at University Heidelberg
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA network has diversity and equality as one of its main philosophies, that mostly is/was underrepresented in other societies. I want to become part of such a network because science should be open and equal and I think the ALBA network is pushing science towards these goals.

Zerina
Kurtovic

Graduate student at Karolinska Institutet
Sweden Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I want to network with scientists from the neuroscience community.

Elena
Kutsarova

Postdoctoral fellow at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am very passionate about EDI and would love to volunteer and help with some of the projects but would also love some support with advancing my career as a woman scientist.

Christina
Kyrousi

Professor or equivalent position at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman and young scientist, I feel that we have to support diversity and inclusivity in science and in particular in brain science. Having attended in the past few years several meetings and being part of many discussions about diversity and inclusivity I believe that we should all act towards that direction. ALBA network would be amongst the most suited to act on these matters and I would be honored to be part of this network.

Susanne
la Fleur

Professor or equivalent position at Amsterdam UMC
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I think that every person deserves to be treated with respect and deserves good mentorship. A nework like this is important to organize a voice and to be heard and to make a change.

Tracy
Laabs

Other at Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Marie
Labouesse

Postdoctoral fellow at ETH Zurich
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Agnes
Lacreuse

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in increasing visibility and representation of marginalized groups in the neuroscience field

Emilie
Lacroix

Postdoctoral fellow at UCLouvain
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To give better visibility to women working in brain research

AMANY
LADAGU

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba offers an unparalleled opportunity for me to explore the complexities of the brain, collaborate with like-minded researchers, and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries. It’s a chance for me to deepen my understanding of neurological diseases, develop cutting-edge skills, and make a tangible impact in advancing treatments and knowledge in brain science.

Natalia
Lago

Research/Staff scientist at Institut Pasteur Montevideo
Uruguay Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Other

Valeria
Lallai

Postdoctoral fellow at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology