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

Maria
Banqueri

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I want to put the work needed to make the scientific community 100% inclusive

H
Barker

Graduate student at University of Manchester
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Other
Neuroinflammation
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am a non-binary, transmasculine person completing a PhD in neuroscience. I am passionate about making academia more fair and equal and more accessible to folks who feel that this space is not for them.

Dipa
Begum

Graduate student at University College London
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that Alba's mission to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences field is imperative to advance the field. As an EDI representative at my institute, I would like to get inspiration from Alba's events and resources in order to organise my own ones in the future.

Tristan
Bekinschtein

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
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)
I joined ALBA because :
I have just heard about it from Francesca Cirulli in a zoom meeting and it look as great initiative to make research fairer.

Eleanor
Benford

Graduate student at University of Manchester
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Flow Cytometry
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join Alba to be part of the promotion of equity and diversity in brain science. As a female member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I want to support and work with others like me as well as ensuring those from all underrepresented are heard and seen in brain sciences.

Clémence
Bernard

Professor or equivalent position at University of Exeter
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
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Marco
Bocchio

Professor or equivalent position at Durham University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Learning more about (and promoting) diversity and inclusion in science.

Laura
Booi

Research/Staff scientist at Leeds Beckett University
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Gerontology, Brain Health, Dementia
Other
Qualitative Methods, Patient Public Involvement

Nora
Bourbia

Lab/Research director at UK Health Security Agency
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Agender
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Neurogenetics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to become part of a network supporting underrepresented groups, and to support intersectionality.

Amy
Boyack

Graduate student at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I think it is paramount to maintain inclusion and diversity within research and Neuroscience. Everyone should have the opportunity for development and support.

Elizabeth
Bradbury

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To be proactive in helping to foster a fair and diverse scientific community.

Marion
Brickwedde

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Birmingham
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support diversity, inclusion and sustainability in my career path. I think it is extremely important.

Eleonora
Broggi

Research/Staff scientist at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining ALBA to be part of a community that values fairness and inclusion in brain science. I believe diverse perspectives lead to better research, and everyone should have equal chances to grow, contribute, and succeed!

Lauren
Burgeno

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help gain exposure as I make plans to begin applying for faculty positions.

Simon
Butt

Professor or equivalent position at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about mentoring the next generation and am aware that I need to improve on my commitment to diversity in neuroscience. I am in a position to advocate and do more for under-represented groups and believe membership of Alba will help in that regard.

Ivone
Campos Luna

Research/Staff scientist at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Species : vertebrate