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

Claire
Rampon

Lab/Research director at Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition Animale
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because i strongly believe in the richness of diversity and in the necessity of equality... in all matters of life including science !

Armelle
Rancillac

Research/Staff scientist at Collège de France
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Syrine
Rekhis

Graduate student at Bordeaux University
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Neurogenesis, clinical neurosciences

Rui
Rodrigues

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support Alba's principles and have been increasingly involved in questions related to underrepresentation and injustice in Science. I am also an active member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee at Neurocentre Magendie, Bordeaux.

Laure
Rondi-Reig

Lab/Research director at CNRS; Sorbonne Universite
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
I have always been committed to promoting equity and diversity within my research group and believe that science and Alba are a way to carry these values.

Marion
Rouault

Postdoctoral fellow at Ecole Normale Superieure de Paris
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Nathalie
Sans

Lab/Research director at Neurocentre Magendie, Inserm U1215
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because of the network's primary focus on combating bias, recognizing all contributions to science, recognizing diversity and providing networking and mentoring opportunities to promote the careers of women and members of under-represented groups.

Daniela
Santos

Graduate student at Institut Pasteur
France
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It aligns with my values, and I am eager to be part of increasing equity and diversity in science.

Susan
Sara

Professor or equivalent position at Collège de France
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I have spent a good part of my professional life mentoring and promoting the careers of young neuroscientists in the developing world, mainly through the IBRO network. In the emertia phase of my career, I have more time and energy to devote to this cause and would be pleased to do this through the Alba network.

Liane
Schmidt

Professor or equivalent position at Inserm
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Christiane
Schreiweis

Postdoctoral fellow at Paris Brain Institute
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a founding and active member of the XX Initiative engaging for gender equity at the Paris Brain Institute (Schreiweis et al., Nat Hum Behav, 2019). Also, as a member of the gender equity committee of our institute, I have contributed to establish a charter for gender equity together with the institute's directors. As a former L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science postdoctoral laureate, an ambassador for the program "For Girls in Science" and other educational programs, I am excited to join the ALBA network in search of fostering national as well as international bonds with colleagues, who are engaged on the topic.

Tal
Seidel Malkinson

Professor or equivalent position at Universite de Lorraine
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute to better inclusion and promotion of underrepresented groups in science.

Fekrije
Selimi

Lab/Research director at CNRS
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to help building a supportive community and increase diversity in science.

Ourania
Semelidou

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are notions that we all consider important, but that doesn't necessarily mean that we are actively working to reduce our unconscious bias. Through my involvement in the ALBA network I aspire to be part of the initiative that brings this bias to light, to create a better, fairer working environment for everyone in Neuroscience.

Claire
Sergent

Professor or equivalent position at Université de Paris
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am already engaged into promoting diversity as well as friendly, respectful and encouraging environments in my field of research, through the way I lead my team, through my teaching practice, and through my engagement in scientific communities.
I would like to give a more institutional form to this engagement, and connect with people sharing the same practice and objectives.

Yuxiu
Shao

Postdoctoral fellow at École Normale Supérieure, Paris
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining the ALBA Network because I’m passionate about promoting diversity and ensuring equality in the way we deal with science. As a female theoretical neuroscientist from China, I believe that it’s important for us to be heard by other scientists who share similar interests and goals. The ALBA Network provides a great platform for me to do just that, and I’m excited to be a part of this promising movement wherein all brain scientists will have equal opportunities to thrive and contribute.