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 1310 individual members from 79 countries.

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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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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.

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Mónica
Cano Abadía

Research/Staff scientist at BBMRI-ERIC
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
I joined ALBA because :
As a Gender Studies scholar involved in the field of biomedicine, I think this is an interesting network.

Dori
Grijseels

Postdoctoral fellow at UCSD
United States
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am already a member of the GSD working group, and am passionate about inclusion of minorities, especially LGBTQIA+ people, in neuroscience.

Nicolás
Hinrichs

Postdoctoral fellow at Universität Leipzig
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to receive support as an underrepresented early-career neurolinguist with hopes to grow and develop my career to the point of becoming an advocate for minorities and scientific outreach myself. I believe that Alba is the most suitable platform to promote both.

Bogna
Ignatowska-Jankowska

Postdoctoral fellow at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Endocannabinoid system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at my institution and elsewhere

Cameron
Keighron

Graduate student at University of Galway
Ireland
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining because I would like to connect with other folks in this area who are also passionate about Equality, diversity and Inclusion. As someone from an underrepresented group, this is an important opportunity for me to network and meet others, while also expanding my knowledge in neuroscience.

Lee
Maresco

Research/Staff scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital
United States
Gender : Non-Binary Agender
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I have had to bring awareness and visibility to my lab and I would like to work with others doing the same on a broader scale.

Kihara
Pata

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Portugal
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience

Danielle
Sams

Graduate student at Otto-von-Guericke Universität
Germany Website
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining Alba as I would like to be part of a team of neuroscientists aiming to promote more diversity and inclusion within the field.

Mario
Stojanovic

Graduate student at School of Medicine
Croatia
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
For me, the opportunity to connect based on acceptance and diversity is of great importance. As a part of a minority group, I am very honored to be part of the network that celebrates diversity and supports creating a neuroscientific community that is safer and more inclusive to everybody.

Becks
Tench

Graduate student at University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to contribute to creating a research community where LGBTQ+ scientists can thrive.

Melinda
Trueblood-Stimpson

Science writer/Editor at LAB: Ludar Animal Behavior & Consulting
United States Website
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba as a non-dominant identity within in STEM to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.