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

Aikaterini
Fotopoulou

Professor or equivalent position at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Zara
Franklin

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman and mother of first generation status I am passionate about creating an inclusive and equal research culture within academia, where equality, diversity and inclusion policies are at the forefront of academic research practices.

Juan Alvaro
Gallego

Lab/Research director at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate

Elisa
Galliano

Lab/Research director at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have recently realized (by analysing the shocking ERC_Advanced Grants data) that my I was way off in believing that we had pretty much solved the issues of women in neuroscience. I have been naive and biased by my own good experiences in terms of both mentoring and representation. I would like to do something to help change the situation.

Amparo
Gimenez Rios

Undergraduate student at Edinburgh Napier University
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I have been some time now wanting to start or join a project that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, especially focusing on the language used in research. I strongly believe we need to change the way we express certain concepts, because of the sociopolitical weight they might have, for everyone to feel included in research. I am an undergrad student on BSc Biomedical Science, specializing in neuroscience and data analysis, but I also want to take part in this project as much as I can. I am also an advocate of research for everyone, in which I defend every research paper should have a summary in lay language that is understandable for the general public with little science background.

Marie
Girodengo

Graduate student at Francis Crick Institute
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Dervila
Glynn

Program manager/Administrator at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
I joined ALBA because :
I work as the Strategic Manager for Cambridge Neuroscience, an Interdisciplinary Research Centre within the University of Cambridge connecting >800 researchers across the University, who are involved with research into the nervous system. My role involves working with academics from across the University (including underrepresented groups) to support the interdisciplinary scientific community in neuroscience. This involves workshops, seminars, facilitating introductions and external interactions, an interactive website, communications and public engagement. I would like to bring the work of Alba to Cambridge and beyond (in my role as chair of FENS Communication committee).

Francesco
Gobbo

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in what ALBA stands for, and for the recognition and promotion of diversity in Neuroscience

Alessandra
Granata

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because as mid-career scientist and a woman, I feel represented and recognised. I am eager to join a network that promotes diversity and equality in science and offers the opportunity of mentoring.

Rachel
Grasmeder Allen

Graduate student at University of Nottingham
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to live in a world where there are equal rights for all to succeed in neuroscience and unfortunately that is not the case at the moment. Alba are trying to increase diversity and equity within brain science, which I fully support and wish to be part of!

Sarah
Gregory

Graduate student at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to promote diversity in brain research

Markella
Grigoriou

Research/Staff scientist at University of Birmingham, UK
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Nikita
Groot

Graduate student at University of St Andrews
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support a push towards greater equity, diversity and inclusion in life and brain sciences and wish to join Alba in this mission.

Matt
Grubb

Lab/Research director at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because we all need to work harder to make neuroscience more equitable and diverse

Anna
Hadjihambi

Research/Staff scientist at Foundation for Liver Research
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Pathogenesis of live disease induced brain dysfunction
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about equality diversity and inclusivity! I am also dedicated in helping others achieve their goals

Samantha
Harrison

Graduate student at The University of Nottingham
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to help raise awareness on diversity issues in neuroscience