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.

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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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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

Gemma
Flore

Research/Staff scientist at National Research Council (CNR), Italy, Institute of Genetics and Biophysics "Adriano Buzzati Traverso"
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I've discovered Alba network creating my Fens account. I think it's mission is great.
I'm a woman in sicence in Italy , and I'm from the South of Italy, from Naples : two things ( being woman and southern) that, I think, is often source of discrimination in my country . In our labs, in Italy, there are always a vast majority of women at benches, but very very few at the apical positions in the scientific istitutions! Moreover Italian culture , also in science, need to be shaken , with more attention to diversity, gender balance, gender equality and , more generally, need to have more respect for differences.
I think that pursue your mission is a good job.

giuliana
fossati

Research/Staff scientist at humanitas institute
Italy
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Sergio
Frumento

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Pisa
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because I want to network with other scientists sharing complementary interests to mine ones, and I want to feel part of a community

Ilaria
Ghia

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Because I believe in the mission of Alba Network to shed light on underrepresentation in the science community and to participate in spread the word.

Letizia
Giona

Graduate student at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join ALBA network because I am a young woman PhD student that strongy believe there is no progress without diversity and different point of view, main components of excellence.

FRANCESCO
GIROLAMO

Research/Staff scientist at UNIVERSITY OF BARI 'ALDO MORO'
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to share these principles of equity and inclusion among colleagues

Gabriela Berenice
Gomez Gonzalez

Postdoctoral fellow at Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Cell and tissue transplantation
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Because as part of underrepresented group in Science, (latin american woman) that works abroad, I consider crucial to give voice to us. Unfortunately, our realty is diverse, therefore the union is the only way to move forward. And to build a more conscious society.

Sara
Grassi

Research/Staff scientist at Università degli Studi di Milano
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Maryam
Khastkhodaei Ardakani

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am an international PhD student in Neuroscience and I think joining the ALBA network will help me find better opportunities in academia.
I am seeking opportunities to engage and include myself in the neuroscience community and communicate better with other researchers in order to build a network for the sake of my career.

Gökçe
Korkmaz

Graduate student at University of Pavia
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
When I saw the Alba network, I thought that as a female brain researcher living abroad from my home country, having community where I could be together with researchers all around the world with diverse background is very fundamental for sharing ideas, helping and networking. For this reason, I wanted to join.

Alicja
Krawczun-Rygmaczewska

Graduate student at University of Trieste
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am just starting as a researcher and many sides of scientific environment are just becoming visible to me so the mission of ALBA is very close to my heart. As I progress with my career I wish to be able to offer support to other young researchers who might be struggling with similar issues I am dealing with now. I am also looking forward to connecting with my older colleagues to if possible get some knowledge from more experienced researchers.

Giovanni
LAVIOLA

Professor or equivalent position at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
It is time to move things on, and would like to give my active contribute as a scientist, not only as a mentor of young researchers

Simona
Lodato

Professor or equivalent position at HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to contribute to impactful activities about diversity, on every level and would love to inspire the new generations to become more aware and active about these fundamental topics.

Daniele
Lozzi

Graduate student at University of L'Aquila
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Participation in the ALBA Network is crucial to promote commitment to an inclusive culture in neuroscience research. A diverse scientific community, where people with different backgrounds can contribute freely and removing bias in research, is essential to address the complex challenges facing neuroscience.

Anjana
Madhavan

Other at University of Trento
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in increasing the visibility of underrepresented communities in brain research. And keep up with the initiatives being done for the same.

Sara
Mancinelli

Postdoctoral fellow at HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY
Italy
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate