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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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

Karolina
Socha

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join the ALBA Network because I am deeply committed to promoting EDI in academia. ALBA's mission perfectly aligns with my current mission to create awareness of issues such as bias and discrimination in academia. I address these issues through the discussion groups I have initiated and led at UCL. My efforts are recognized by my colleagues, who actively participate in discussions and have started advocating for a more inclusive and safe environment. As a member, I aim to enhance my ability to advocate for EDI, access resources, empower other researchers, and perhaps represent those from under represented groups.

Rita
Sousa-Nunes

Research/Staff scientist at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to contribute to a world where diversity of all kinds is valued and shared towards the common good.

Tara
Spires-Jones

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches

Deepak
Srivastava

Professor or equivalent position at King’s College London
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Other
Stem cells
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about creating an equal and supporting a diverse community within neuroscience.

Kyle
Storey

Graduate student at Keele University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I agree with the ethos surrounding the movement, and I want to contribute.

Volko
Straub

Professor or equivalent position at University of Leicester
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Vasanta
Subramanian

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bath
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman scientist of colour working in Neuroscience, I am always interested in organizations such as Alba. More so now since I am the EDU represenatative on the British neuroscience Association's council and committee.

Becks
Tench

Graduate student at University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to contribute to creating a research community where LGBTQ+ scientists can thrive.

Sandrine
Thuret

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to fostering a fair & diverse representation in Neuroscience

Carolina
Toste

Postdoctoral fellow at Cardiff University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
The mission of the ALBA network resonates with me and I want to do my part to ensure a more inclusive and equitable environment in academia for all.

Hazem
Toutounji

Research/Staff scientist at University of Sheffield
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To become a better ally to those experiencing harassment, discrimination, or marginalisation. I want to work in a field where everyone has an equal opportunity to purse their interests, regardless of nationality or gender.

Irene
Tracey

Professor or equivalent position at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am honoured to be joining Alba as an Advisor. Such networks are essential if we are to remove biases and enable better visibility to under represented groups. Science should be meritocratic. It is our duty to create a culture with no barriers to those wanting to contribute to knowledge.

Melissa
Trotman-Lucas

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Dorothy
Tse

Lab/Research director at Edge Hill University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute my expertise in supporting diversity in research in neuroscience and education. My research interest is in learning and memory. I am also interested in teaching and public engagement. I hope to bring research to more under represented groups.

Chinedu
Udeh-Momoh

Other at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Passion for addressing disparities in brain health equity/access across Africa, and to promote strategies for healthy cognitive ageing

Treesje
Verlinden

CEO at Applied Neuroscience Association
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Nutritional Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, Translational Neuroscience
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Qualitative, Grounded Theory, Action Research, Phenomenological Research, Narrative Research, Secondary Research
I joined ALBA because :
I am co-founding the Applied Neuroscience Association (ANA) with an alumna colleague with start-up support from honorary members - our vision is 'spreading brain science for social good'