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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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

Mert
Erginkaya

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because ALBA's code of practice should have already been the norm in all scientific institutions

Madalena
Esteves

Postdoctoral fellow at ICVS, School of Medicine, University of Minho
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I just found out about it and I am so glad that a network for equality has arisen. If I can be of help, I want to.

Clara
Ferreira

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be actively involved in promoting equity and diversity in neuroscience.

Joana
Ferreira

Professor or equivalent position at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a women junior group leader, I feel is it very important to advocate for equality and justice in science. ALBA network will be a great opportunity to meet new colleagues and enlarge my personal network.

Ana Sofia
Figueira

Graduate student at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join the ALBA network because I believe in the importance of promoting diversity and equality in science. As a Portuguese PhD student in Coimbra, I’m eager to connect with others who share these values and help develop a more inclusive scientific society.

Filipa
França de Barros

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods

Alice
Geminiani

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Center for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics

Ana
Gerschenfeld

Science writer/Editor at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Patrícia
Gomes

Graduate student at University of Minho
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Science progresses when questions are answered. Questions are made when one tries to understand something. To fully understand a topic, one must see the bigger picture or look at it from different angles. Here is where diversity is key! Bringing people from different backgrounds together enables science to move forward.

Tiago
Gomes

Graduate student at Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Alba's mission corresponds to my mission. Considering I belong to a minority of society, I think it is important to provide opportunities to this group when the professional world is so competitive. Also, I think it is essential to provide networking to promote careers for members of underrepresented groups.

Caroline
Haimerl

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Research
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive 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
I joined ALBA because :
I firmly believe that for science to have a meaningful and widespread impact, it must be pursued by a diverse community of scientists who bring forth a spectrum of perspectives, ideas, and approaches.

Abhilasha
Joshi

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I align with its mission and find the webinars very informative. I am committed to working towards global access to neuroscience knowledge, resources, and opportunities.

Kevin
Leandro

Graduate student at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
An opportunity to network in the field of brain sciences and promote diversity in research.

João Miguel
Lousa Dias Ferreira

Graduate student at Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
Portugal
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with my peers, develop partnership and collaboration in research projects, and to get in touch with the latest news and works being developed in Neurosciences.

Ana
Machado

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Isaura
Martins

Professor or equivalent position at Católica Medical School
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As I am an advocate for women in science and equity I believe that Alba mission aligns with my scientific and community goals.