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

Gaia
Tavosanis

Professor or equivalent position at DZNE
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate

Giulia
Treccani

Postdoctoral fellow at Department of Psychiatry and Psychoteraphy
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Lara-Marie
Vagliano

Other at EXIST-Women, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Molecular physiology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I, Lara-Marie (She/ Her), am very eager to join Alba, as I am in the pre-foundation phase of a StartUp, which aims to support patients with bipolar disorder, regarding communication with relatives about upcoming early warning signs of mania. I am a medical doctor with a disability, more specifically schizoaffective disorder.

Abhinav
Valada

Lab/Research director at University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
AI
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Other
AI

Silvana
Valtcheva

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cologne Medical Faculty
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to stay in touch with the Network

Julia
Veit

Professor or equivalent position at University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Lena
Veit

Professor or equivalent position at University of Tübingen
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support its mission, and learn more about how I can recognize and counteract my own biases

Silvia
Viana da Silva

Lab/Research director at DZNE
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe there is always something to learn to make our labs more diverse and equitable for all it's members.

Andreas
Vlachos

Department head at University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the ALBA network because their commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in brain sciences aligns with my values. Ensuring access to opportunities, regardless of backgrounds, is crucial. Together we can drive meaningful change!

Surbhit
Wagle

Graduate student at Institute of Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research University Hospital Bonn
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because as an Indian graduate student in germany I would like to learn techniques to identify and countract biases in the field of neuroscience research. I would also be intereseted to learn and socialize with other member's to make connections and find career opportunities.

Shahaf
Weiss

Postdoctoral fellow at Max-Planck
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Clarissa
Whitmire

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity moves science forward. Diversity of thought stems from diversity of experience. How better to achieve this than through the promotion of diversity in scientists?

Veronica
Witte

Professor or equivalent position at University of Leipzig Medical Center
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
One of my PhD students told me about Alba from ECNP conference and I like your goals and to connect with like-minded researchers about improving equity and diversity in science.

Selma
Yagoub

Graduate student at Genmar Institute for Human Nutrition
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology

Yu Fang
Yang

Postdoctoral fellow at Freie Universtat Berlin
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA aligns with my experiences as a Taiwanese female neuroscientist in Berlin, where I've faced unique challenges. I'm eager to contribute my perspective, collaborate with diverse professionals, and promote cultural understanding within brain sciences. ALBA's initiatives will help me create a more inclusive research environment, directly impacting my field and the wider scientific community.

Hamed
Yeganegi

Graduate student at Technical University of Munich
Germany
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support the philosophy behind ALBA network, as trying to provide equal chance for every person who shows interest in perusing research in neuroscience.