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

Carlos
Ribeiro

Professor or equivalent position at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because diversity is key to do better and fairer science. And to improve its impact on society!

Flavia
Ricciardi

Postdoctoral fellow at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC)- University of Coimbra (UC)
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
Science is made by everyone for everyone, without any discrimination. I truly believe in the mission of the Alba network and would be a pleasure for me to be part of this borderless network.

Ana Joao
Rodrigues

Lab/Research director at University of Minho
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because I actively contribute for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
I believe that diversity is essential for better science (and also to our daily life).

Abel
Sagodi

Graduate student at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I believe the goal of this initiative is very important and would like to contribute if possible.

Marlene
Santos

Professor or equivalent position at Polytechnic Institute of Porto
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Immunopsychiatry, Pharmacogenomics
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
My intention to join the group is related to the need to promote within my community the diversity and equal opportunity to researchers in the field of neurosciences.

Sofia
Santos

Research/Staff scientist at i3S
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurogenet
I joined ALBA because :
I am working in Neuroscience with a dive in the nanoworld. The brain with all its complexities and challenges is a wide research interest for me. This includes gender influences.
These are some of the reasons that I am joining Alba.
I am also part of the women brain project.

Tatiana
Saraiva

Research/Staff scientist at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Tatiana
Silva

Graduate student at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I'm a young female researcher which feels strongly that implicit bias needs to stop. Equal opportunities should be being given to all. Alba presents as an important initiative to move the scientific world in that direction, and so I would be glad to be a part of it.

Joana
Silva

Postdoctoral fellow at Life and Health Sciences Research Institute
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to promote diversity and equity in neuroscience, aligning with my commitment to fostering inclusive research environments. Joining ALBA allows me to connect with scientists that advocate for underrepresented groups, and access valuable resources to enhance mentorship and collaboration, ultimately improving research excellence and scientific inclusivity.

Carina
Soares-Cunha

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Minho
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
In the current era it is pivotal to advocate for diversity and equity, not only in science but in all society. By joining forces in scientific field we will be setting the example for all society to change.

Teresa
Summavielle

Department head at i3S
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Science, as the rest of the world, is still sadly marked by discrimination against all sort of minorities. Presently, europe faces a serious risk of retrocession in basic rights, as hate speeches gain voice, war invades our lives, and anti-science movements return, supported by scientific illiteracy, fake news and a culture of immediatism. Joining ALBA is a way of fighting back.

Carolina
Travassos

Graduate student at CIBIT, UC
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the ALBA network because it represents an opportunity to join the neuroscience community committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field. Joining ALBA will give me more resources for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and collective action in this field.

Andreia
Vaz

Graduate student at University of Minho, ICVS
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would love to join Alba to empower other researchers and grow professionally.

Sandra
Vaz

Professor or equivalent position at Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am eager to join the ALBA Network, dedicated to empowering brain scientists as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advocates, promoting best practices to counter bias, recognizing outstanding contributions to science and the diversity of underrepresented brain scientists for better visibility, and providing professional development opportunities to underrepresented neuroscientists.

Laura
Ward

Program manager/Administrator at Instituto de Medicina Molecular
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
To network

Sara
Xapelli

Professor or equivalent position at Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a female Portuguese neuroscientist, it has been quite a challenge to combine my work (research and teaching) together with raising a family in a country that as significant scientific financial issues and in a world that seems to still expect more from women for family issues. I think that joining ALBA will help me both scientifically and personally.