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

Prune
Mazer

Graduate student at University of Porto
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropsychiatry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Neuropsychiatry
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining ALBA because I want to be part of a community that supports diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience. As a PhD candidate planning to pursue an academic career, I hope to find support, mentorship, and opportunities to help me grow and make academia more inclusive for everyone.

Catarina
Miranda

Research/Staff scientist at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Stem cells
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Women's contributions to sciences have been underestimated. More than ever, equality among genders must operate in neurosciences (and every other scientific fields). I believe that it is extremely important that every human being must have the same rights, opportunities and recognition, so totally agree with Alba Network actions.

Sara
Monteiro

Graduate student at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a PhD student at the Preclinical MRI Lab at Champalimaud Foundation, I work with fMRI in rodents to study brain oscillations. Joining ALBA would provide invaluable opportunities to connect with fellow neuroscientists, share knowledge about advanced neuroimaging techniques, and contribute to a global network promoting diversity and equality in brain research.

Mariana
Morais

Graduate student at Gulbekian Institute for Molecular Medicine
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Considering the importance of expanding our network, joining ALBA is an opportunity to keep updated on the latest scientific events in the Neurosciences field, having access to some great opportunities as applications for travel awards and other supports. Also, joining ALBA means to further amplify my vision as an early-career scientists.

Pedro
Morgado

Professor or equivalent position at School of Medicine, University of Minho
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe that diversity makes us better and stronger.

João
Neves

Graduate student at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I feel that underrepresented groups deserve a collective voice in science to combat misrepresentation and bias, and to build a more diverse scientific community.

Clevio
Nobrega

Professor or equivalent position at Universidade do Algarve
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
My main goal in joining ALBA is to set an example in a community that values diversity and to promote LGBTQIA+ visibility in research.

Pilar
Okenve Ramos

Postdoctoral fellow at Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to proactive contribute to the improvement of peoples lives through their inclusion at the workplace, for everyone to have the same opportunities to get there, and to make sure that they are provided with the tools to achieve their goals.

Aaron
Ostrovsky

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Kihara
Pata

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Portugal
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience

Rita
Perfeito

Research/Staff scientist at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Maria
Picó-Pérez

Postdoctoral fellow at Life and Health Sciences Research Institute
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Initiatives such as Alba are necessary in order to raise awareness about the problems women and other minorities still face when pursuing a research career. It is through our joined efforts and daily actions that we will make a difference.

Bill
Podlaski

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and equality in science will not happen on its own, and so initiatives like ALBA are crucial. I am joining to express my support and to get involved in making the scientific community a better place!

Georg
Raiser

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Research
Portugal
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because of the importance of its core mission and my desire to support it

Ana Cristina
Rego

Professor or equivalent position at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology and Faculty of Medicine, at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To facilitate the visibility of minority and under represented groups working in (Neuro)Science, and promote diversity and inclusion policies in research and academic institutions in Portugal.

Christa
Rhiner

Lab/Research director at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of an initiative that is committed to promote equality in science and decision taking processes for all members who may face biases or are underrepresented due to gender, child care, cultural background, economic resources or physical handicaps.