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

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

Mary Kay
Lobo

Lab/Research director at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
The mission of Alba to raise awareness on gender and diversity issues in neuroscience is important to me. I would like to use my empowerment in neuroscience to support and promote the next generation of women and diverse brain scientists.

Simona
Lodato

Professor or equivalent position at HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to contribute to impactful activities about diversity, on every level and would love to inspire the new generations to become more aware and active about these fundamental topics.

Roxanne
Lofredi

Postdoctoral fellow at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Panagiota
Loizidou

Graduate student at École Normale Supérieure
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
To learn about opportunities

Maira Alejandra
Lopez Castellar

Professor or equivalent position at Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina
Colombia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
Hola,
Actualmente, estoy inmersa en procesos investigativos de mi área de formación y trabajo, ya que soy Neuropsicóloga clínico y educativa. Estoy segura de que podre contribuir en ALBA, y aprender también.
Soy de Colombia, y quiero representar a mi país.

Alba
Lopez Moraga

Graduate student at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the Alba Network to actively help to promote equity and diversity initiatives. I think that joining the network is a first step in staying informed about these projects and working towards creating an inclusive and secure environment in neuroscience.

Laura
Lopez-Cruz

Research/Staff scientist at The Open University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
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)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

laura
Lopez-Mascaraque

Lab/Research director at Instituto Cajal-CSIC
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to increase knowledge of gender biases and promote best practices to counteract it

Angeliki
Lorents

Other at IBRO
Belgium Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to receive newsletters.

Alice
Louail

Postdoctoral fellow at Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Surgery
I joined ALBA because :
I join ALBA Network because I believe their is a unbalanced gender representation in higher level positions in general.
I hope that these type of networks can help override this bias

Karine
Loulier

Lab/Research director at INSERM / University of Montpellier
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Why are you joining ALBA?” : “Convinced that a diverse and inclusive science is paramount, that we all still have progress to make to reach this ideal, and that together we will go further faster, I joined the ALBA network because I share the values its members uphold and wish to contribute to building together a caring and fulfilling environment essential to first-rate, rigorous, reproducible and high-impact research for the neuroscience community that will ultimately benefit society as a whole.

Camila
Loureiro

Professor or equivalent position at School of Nursing, University of São Paulo
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Other
Epigenetic (DNA methylation)
I joined ALBA because :
Brazil is a country that shows a lack of resources for research, making it challenging to perform projects and also reflecting a deficiency in building capacity. Therefore, there is a need to train more researchers to provide autonomy to analyze their data. Language difficulties can be an obstacle to learning, so courses in our language or with translation would be a pronounced help. Some regions of Brazil are also socioeconomically disadvantaged, which makes research almost incipient in these regions. Teaching researchers how to raise funds and conduct external collaborations would be essential. ALBA will support the goals of advancing inclusivity and promoting diversity in science, encouraging diverse perspectives in brain science and supporting equity to contribute to important scientific discoveries in neuroscience. So, joining ALBA would be an excellent way to contribute to these efforts to promote a more equitable and diverse global scientific community.

Siegrid
Löwel

Department head at University of Göttingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to support Alba's mission

Laura Belén
Lucas

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad de Morón
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Bioenergía renovable
Biophysics
I joined ALBA because :
Concuerdo totalmente con la misión que ALBA propone.

Stina
Lundberg

Postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University
Sweden Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in the mission and the importance of it

Alice
Luo Clayton

Program manager/Administrator at Coalition for Aligning Science
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques