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

Stefanie
Poll

Lab/Research director at DZNE Bonn
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity in research is the basis for obviating unconscious bias and creating an open-minded environment.

Radhika
Puttagunta

Lab/Research director at Heidelberg University Hospital
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
It seems like an interesting initiative that I would like to involved with in any way that I can.

Georgia
Rapti

Lab/Research director at European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Throughout my research across countries and now as a group leader, I promote gender and cultural diversity through mentoring and organizing relevant opportunities. I also co-organize awards and mentoring/networking to promote inclusion, as a member in WICB. My aims align with Alba’s actions to expand diversity and its definition.

Jaime A.
Riascos-Salas

Graduate student at Potsdam University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA is a community where the voices of scientists from under-represented regions can be heard. I want to contribute and be one of those voices to share our knowledge from our background and culture.

Juan Luis
Riquelme

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I want to continue to educate myself on the issues of the lack of diversity and unequal opportunities in neuroscience and to learn how I can be an active part of the solution.

Christine
Roemer

Postdoctoral fellow at Max-Delbrueck Centrum for Molecular Medicine
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I find that in science (as elsewhere) transparency, lack of bias and openness are central and I would like to contribute to achieving these values. I would also gladly volunteer for a meeting or project organisation.

Nicole
Rosskothen-Kuhl

Lab/Research director at University Medical Center - University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Support that equity and diversity matter in our scientific world and enhance the excellence of our research teams.

Patricia
Rubisch

Research/Staff scientist at Medical School Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I was pointed towards Alba due to their travel awards by a seminar organiser. I found that the goals of Alba, to build an international network of diverse researchers within Neuroscience to actively promote DEI goals and offer mentoring for ECR, strongly resonates with my personal goals.

Leonor
Ruivo

Program manager/Administrator at EMBO
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about fair representation across all social dimensions in the life sciences and in general and admire the work Alba does. I would like to get involved in supporting Alba activities when possible.

Fatemeh
Sadeghi

Graduate student at University of Hamburg
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Other
Translational neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I got acquainted with Alba network in FENS2022. I fully agree with what the network stands for, and I believe through such networks one can at least address and discuss the most common obstacles in careers of many neuroscientists. For women and researchers coming from third world countries it's ten times worse.

Mohammed
Saif

Undergraduate student at University medicine Goettingen
Germany
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)

Anna
Salamero Boix

Graduate student at Georg Speyer Haus
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Cancer, immunology
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Interested in further exchanging experiences/recommendations with other peers, especially now that I am in a phase to change laboratory and potentially subdiscipline

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.

Irene
Santisteban Ortiz

Graduate student at Technical University Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to be part of the ALBA Network to connect with a diverse, global community that shares my commitment to equity and female representation in neuroscience. I´ve been always fascinated by neuroscience, though I know it can be a demanding field that sometimes feels exhausting and stressful. That is the reason why I appreciate institutions that advocate for inclusion, mental health, and work-life balance in our field. I look forward to contributing to this inspiring network and gaining access to invaluable collaboration and research opportunities to advance my career and positively impact the scientific community.

Isabela
Santos Valentim

Graduate student at Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Circadian Rhythms
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA is a fundamental and urgent initiative that I would be honored to join and actively participate.

Kseniia
Sarieva

Graduate student at Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate