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

Anne
Etgen

Retired at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have dedicated much of my career working with programs to promote diversity in the biomedical workforce, especially neuroscience.

Francesca
Farina

Professor or equivalent position at University of Chicago
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with other professionals working in this space.

Shannon
Farris

Professor or equivalent position at Virginia Tech
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I learned about Alba at FENS and again at SfN connectome. I support the mission of Alba and from what I can tell they are leading the neuroscience community in DEI issues with thoughtfulness and transparency.

Karine
Fenelon

Lab/Research director at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
1. To connect with inspiring and role models in Neuroscience and gain insights into academia and career advancement.
2.To obtain feedback on mentoring under-represented students and promoting their sense of belonging.
3.Share my social justice experiences and seek advice on advancing as a scholar activist.

Rachel
Fisher-Foye

Graduate student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to contribute and benefit from a supportive network fostering diversity in brain research. By engaging with like-minded professionals, I aim to champion inclusivity, share diverse perspectives, and collectively advance innovative and equitable approaches in neuroscience.

Shelly
Flagel

Professor or equivalent position at University of Michigan
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
To share experiences in trying to make our institution and field in general more inclusive and equitable and to learn from others.

Leland
Fleming

Postdoctoral fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Throughout my journey as a scientist, I have benefited tremendously from programs that support trainees from underrepresented backgrounds. I am joining ALBA to 'pay it forward' and further enhance diversity in science

Melissa
Flores

Graduate student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Neurogenomics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Other
Single cell transcriptomics
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about creating spaces in STEM that foster belonging and empower diverse scholars to feel that they can access these spaces authentically.

Wambura
Fobbs

Postdoctoral fellow at American University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am encouraged by all the emerging efforts to increase inclusion, equity, and visibility of underrepresented groups, and I want to be involved!

Laura
Fontenas

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Virginia
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Christie
Fowler

Professor or equivalent position at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
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
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To better promote diversity within STEM and to be an ally for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Megan
Fox

Professor or equivalent position 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
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Chase
Francis

Postdoctoral fellow at National Institute on Drug Abuse
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Hoping to connect with like-minded individuals and groups

Aina
Frau-Pascual

Postdoctoral fellow at MGH/HMS
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to expand my network and learn from more experienced researchers

Jon
Freeman

Professor or equivalent position at New York University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
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Mario
Galdamez

Graduate student at Baylor College of Medicine
United States
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about increasing the diversity of science and making academia an inclusive environment for the forthcoming generations of scientists.