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

María Almudena
Coto Vilcapoma

Graduate student at Universidad de Oviedo
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Therapeutic techniques

Benedicto
Crespo-facorro

Department head at University of Sevilla
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that multidisciplinary networking is the way to find solid solutions to brain-related problems. ALBA seems like an opportunity to work in this setting with prestigious groups interested in walking together on this path of thinking from different angles to find solutions to mental health problems.

Jaime
de la Rocha

Professor or equivalent position at IDIBAPS
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because it is time that researchers understand the importance of diversity in our societies but more important in our laboratories.

Alejandro
de la Torre-Luque

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Psychiatric epidemiology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I think the Alba network constitutes an outstanding scientific initiative comprising basic and applied neuroscientists and academicians, with a clear interest in enhancing the social awareness of equity and inclusion. It would be my pleasure to get involved in such an ambitious network.

Sara
del Olmo Fernández

Physician/Other medical professional at Ministry of Justice
Spain Website
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I hope I can support your network and make it more visible in Spain

Javier
Díaz-Nido

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
To raise awareness on diversity issues in brain sciences.

Desiree
Dickerson

Other at Desiree Dickerson PhD
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, I now work to promote well-being in academia. I work one-on-one with post-grads, postdocs, early career researchers and faculty to help reduce burnout, overwhelm, anxiety and fear. My goal is to foster a dialogue regarding the well-being and performance of our academic community (I have a particular fond spot for neuroscientists) and I hope to widen the scope of that discussion with ALBA.

Mara
Dierssen

Lab/Research director at Centre for Genomic Regulation
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity is crucial to advance science. I hope Alba can be a good strategy to achieve gender equity and diversity

Óscar
Elía-Zudaire

Graduate student at Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante
Spain
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Juan Manuel
Encinas Pérez

Lab/Research director at Achucarro Basque center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to help building a better society and make a contribution not restricted to the scientific field.

Jose A.
Esteban

Professor or equivalent position at Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I value ALBA mission. I consider that missing underrepresented groups is not only unfair, but also inefficient. By missing people, we are also missing opportunities.

Irene
Esteban-Cornejo

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Granada
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Exercise neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Marta
Fernández

Graduate student at University of the Basque Country
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a phd student is great to be part of this initiative and be able to identify all the gender gaps in science since the very first steps

Noelia
Fernandez Castillo

Professor or equivalent position at Universitat de Barcelona
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics
I joined ALBA because :
I always suffered discrimination and I fight for equality and justice. I knew about ALBA because I participated in an interview and now realized I did not join as a member (although I thought I was)

M Estrella
Fernandez de Sevilla

Graduate student at Cajal Institute
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Eva
Fernández Muñoz

Graduate student at CIC bioGUNE
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I’d like to join ALBA to advocate for diversity and equity in brain sciences, learn and implement best practices to combat bias, and gain professional development. I would love to take part in the unique opportunities ALBA offers for networking, mentorship, and contributing to meaningful change.