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

Arsenii
Petryk

Research/Staff scientist at Innsbruck Medical University
Ireland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Other
Data science
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA primarily to access the travel grant for the FENS Forum, which presents a significant opportunity for my professional growth in neuroscience. This grant will enable me to attend a pivotal event in my field, fostering my learning and allowing me to contribute more effectively to current research in computational neuroscience. My participation in the FENS Forum, supported by ALBA, aligns with my goals to stay at the forefront of neuroscience research and to actively engage with the global scientific community.

Maria
Rodriguez Aburto

Professor or equivalent position at APC Microbiome Ireland/University College Cork
Ireland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity and inclusion in Neuroscience.

Camilla
Roselli

Graduate student at Trinity College Dublin
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I am interested in gender equality and representation of minorities in academia. I also find interesting that everyone says woman are a minority while actually we are half of the human population.

Flavia H.
Santos

Professor or equivalent position at University College Dublin
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I believe I share ALBA views in many ways. My actions and concerns are aligned with ALBA Mission. In my career, conscious awareness concerning inequities was progressively increasing. In part due to personal experiences, also through theoretical readings and mainly acknowledging the impact of them in the results of my research. Ironically, worldwide tragic events from 2020, allowed that these introspections and isolate initiatives become visible and unsilent. My affiliation with ALBA will help me to find other people who share and support these values, to learn from them and in synergy make stronger actions towards equity and respect to diversity.

Carmen-Jeanette
Stepek

Graduate student at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I come from a multi-racial, multi-ethnic family, instilling in me a belief in social and racial integration. However, academia's institutionalized prejudice challenges my pursuit of diversity. My experiences and advocacy as a neurodiverse woman of color in STEM underscore my commitment to fostering an inclusive and representative environment.

Aideen
Sullivan

Professor or equivalent position at University College Cork
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Gabriel
Tofani

Graduate student at University College Cork
Ireland
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Other
Circadian Rhythm
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Molecular approaches

Ying
Zhai

Graduate student at University of Galway
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As young female researcher and an international student holding weak passport, I constantly suffer from the inequalities along my pursuit of science. ALBA network dedicates to recognise and counteract these biases by providing networking and mentoring opportunities to promote careers for members of underrepresented groups like myself.