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

Andrei
Cimpian

Professor or equivalent position at New York University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Other
developmental psychology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To promote equity and inclusivity in neuroscience.

yale
cohen

Professor or equivalent position at u. pennsylvania
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation

Jason
Coleman

Other at Techneprism LLC
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
help increase diversity (ethnic, gender) within the field and greater sciences

Laura
Colgin

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Texas at Austin
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Nikkita
Collins

Graduate student at BUSM
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Rodnie
Colón Ortiz

Graduate student at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Other
Neuroimmunology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of a community that empowers scientists from diverse culture backgrounds and engage in networking, training, and professional development opportunities.

Megan
Conrow-Graham

Graduate student at University at Buffalo
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am very passionate about increasing diverse perspectives into neuroscience and trying to get involved with all groups taking this initiative seriously.

Joao
Couto

Research/Staff scientist at UCLA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help counter bias and inequality and to find novel ways to impact the community as a mentor.

Kerstin Camile
Creutzberg

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Colorado
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To be able to connect with neuroscientists around the world who advocate and step up for under-represented groups in science.

Kia
Crittenden-Ward

Other at Signant Health
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
I joined ALBA because :
I became aware of Alba through colleagues with whom I am a member of the SIRS Diversity Task Force. I am very much interested in promoting the goals and objectives of Alba.

Renata
Cupertino

Postdoctoral fellow at UCSD
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Genomics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to know more about diversity initiatives and visibility to under-represented groups in brain research.

Ginevra
D'Ottavio

Postdoctoral fellow at NIH/NIDA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join ALBA as a first-generation woman from Italy, where English is not my first language. ALBA’s mission to increase visibility for underrepresented groups in brain research aligns with my goals and will support my career development.

Daniel
da Silva

Professor or equivalent position at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe that diversity enriches every environment, and this includes the realm of science. Unfortunately, we are lagging behind in terms of promoting diversity and providing opportunities to individuals from various backgrounds.

Rotem
Dan

Other at Harvard Medical School/ McLean Hospital
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support the important goal of increasing diversity in neuroscientific research

Teresa
Daniels

Physician/Other medical professional at Brown University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Cellular and molecular effects of stress and trauma
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I strongly believe in the mission to improve DEI in the field of neuroscience research.

Payel
Das

Graduate student at University of Maryland Baltimore
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
Bringing equity in science and society.