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

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.

Hanna
Hörnberg

Professor or equivalent position at MDC Berlin
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As I start my own lab, I want to get more involved in promoting diversity and equality in neuroscience so I can be a better mentor and advocate for my students, and help create a better scientific environment for everyone to thrive regardless of background.

Wolf
Huetteroth

Research/Staff scientist at Leipzig University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Inequality needs to be addressed most by those that don't face it;
I'm a caucasian cis-male without handicaps, and that's why I'm here.

Marion
Inostroza

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Tübingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I find the mission and goals in completely resonance with my view of a woman in neuroscience. I definitely would like to be part of such relevant initiative.

Daria
Jensen

Postdoctoral fellow at University Medical Center Leipzig & Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
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 :
Integration of research practices which increase diversity in neuroscience

Alexandra
John

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of a network that fosters a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture in neuroscience research. In my opinion, visibility and engagement in network structures like Alba are essential for driving this change.

Lee
Jollans

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck institute for psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender :
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
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

PRANAV
JOSHI

Graduate student at Universitätsklinikum Bonn 
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

NARENDER REDDY
KATTA

Graduate student at University of Regensburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
For Transfer / Gain Knowledge with Network fellows

Radwa
Khalil

Research/Staff scientist at Constructor University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a female early-career researcher, I am actively seeking possibilities to express my academic and professional potential to cultivate my unique environmental niche as a neuroscientist. My goal is to develop and enhance my skills to assume leadership roles in scientific fields in the future. This development would only occur through a vibrant network and being mentored and guided by senior researchers, neuroscience researchers, and leaders who transfer their knowledge and experience to younger researchers.....

Janine
Knauer-Arloth

Lab/Research director at Max Planck of Psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics

Sophie
Knobloch-Bollmann

Postdoctoral fellow at University Freiburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a female researcher that deals with the life as a researcher and having a family. I am also Gender and Diversity Representative for IN-CODE an DFG-funded consortium of researchers located in Freiburg and Berlin. I hope to get inspiration from ALBA.

Rebecca
Kotzur

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I think it's essential for scientists to support and mentor each other.

Sabine
Krabbe

Lab/Research director at DZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience

Matthew
Kraushar

Lab/Research director at Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To join this wonderful community of researchers who share my values.

Dilja
Krueger-Burg

Research/Staff scientist at Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate