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

Lace
Riggs

Graduate student at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, academia, and society.

Joseane
Righes Marafiga

Postdoctoral fellow at University of California San Francisco
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I found Alba Rede through the Fens 2024 award, and I was very excited about the Alba's mission to promote diversity and dialogue about inclusion. I am interested in participate of this discussion.

Millie
Rincon-Cortes

Professor or equivalent position at University of Texas at Dallas
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network because I belong to under-represented groups in academia. Being visible and able to connect with other scientists interested in diversity initiatives is important to me. In sum, the mission of the Alba Network is aligned with my own priorities and DEI work.

Francisco Eliclecio
Rodrigues da Silva

Postdoctoral fellow at The University of Texas
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that joining Alba will bring opportunities for growth and career development in science.

Troy A.
Roepke

Professor or equivalent position at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : genderqueer
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am involved in DEI efforts at my school and university and have been working with a number of my societies to incorporate inclusive practices around sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. As such, I am always interested in learning new "best practices" for supporting trainees and junior faculty who are from marginalized groups and networking with other neuroscientists interested in the same.

Siara
Rouzer

Postdoctoral fellow at Texas A&M College of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To continue growing in my professional identity among neuroscientists, to bond with other underrepresented members of our community, and to continue expanding my knowledge and abilities to mentor and advocate for members of other minoritized groups.

Sarah
Ruediger

Postdoctoral fellow at University of California San Francisco
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
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 :
As a female post-doctoral researcher with two young children I am well aware of the importance of empowering women to pursue their careers in science. I very much appreciate the efforts from the alba network to promote diversity in neuroscience (especially during these unprecedented times of a pandemic)

Nuttida
Rungratsameetaweemana

Research/Staff scientist at Columbia University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
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 (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I recently heard about Alba through participating in my first FENS conference last month (The 2023 Brainc Conference on Structuring knowledge for flexible behavior) and I learned about a range of resources Alba provides to its members as well as the brain science community in general. The missions of Alba also resonate well with my core values as a person and as a scientist.

Madisen
Russell

Other at University of Texas at Dallas
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Social Cognition
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics

Jessica
Sadick

Postdoctoral fellow at NYU Langone Medical Center
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches

Biswaranjan
Sahoo

Postdoctoral fellow at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a great admirer of providing equal opportunists to all in science. I can contribute to the Alba group by promoting diversity and ensuring equality by volunteering Alba's working group. To promote inclusive and diversity culture in brain research.

Said
Salehe

Graduate student at Florida International University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA aim of fostering equity and diversity aligns well with one of my ambitions of promoting diversity and inclusion in neuroscience and public health. There are more to be learned and harnessed in advancing science by working with people from different backgrounds and population groups.

Angeles
Salles

Professor or equivalent position at University of Illinois at Chicago
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am deeply committed to increasing diversity in our field as I believe that differences in perspectives can nurture a creative and fruitful scientific environment. I believe the ALBA network will enable me to continue these efforts with an even broader impact.

Teresa
Sanchez

Professor or equivalent position at Weill Cornell Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques

Ruben
Sanchez

Other at University of California, Santa Cruz
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Simon
Sanchez

Graduate student at Michigan State University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I see a need to enhance the diversity and inclusion in science by promoting the recruitment and retainment of historically excluded minorities in science. The mission of the Alba Network aligns with my values and I hope that I can learn from the network of members and also contribute to the community.