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

Gaia
Novarino

Professor or equivalent position at IST Austria
Austria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate

Timothy
O'Leary

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I represented my department on issues of diversity and served on our Athena SWAN committee, and believe that our institutions underestimate how damaging lack of diversity is on science and society generally.

Srdjan
Ostojic

Professor or equivalent position at Ecole Normale Superieure Paris
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
To help promote and increase diversity within neuroscience, to keep informed about initiatives in that area, and to help with mentoring.

Tiago
Outeiro

Professor or equivalent position at University Medical Center Goettingen
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I consider promoting gender equality and balance, and diversity, is a task that everyone should contribute to

David
Pagliaccio

Professor or equivalent position at New York State Psychiatric Institute
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am invested in supporting women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ people in neuroscience

Janelle
Pakan

Professor or equivalent position at Otto von Guericke University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Adrian
Palacios

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad de Valparaiso
Chile Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of IBRO LARC I have been able to follow ALBA's activities which I appreciate as part of an important and noble cause and my wish is to be able to contribute in this area.

Sarah
Pallas

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To promote the participation and success of women and underrepresented members of the scientific community

Giovanna
Paolone

Professor or equivalent position at University of Verona
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Sohee
Park

Professor or equivalent position at Vanderbilt University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Clinical Science
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Virtual Reality/Technology

Jose
Pena

Professor or equivalent position at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I recently became an ALBA member and made a presentation on LGBT inclusion in brain science during the ALBA webinar on diversity issues in Latin America. The enlightening set of presentations and encouraging discussions during this webinar inspired me to boost my participation in the ALBA network. I believe diversity among members of leading teams is important for implementing comprehensive and inclusive policies. Thus, I considered that my personal history as a brain scientist born in Latin America and a member of the LGBTQ community could contribute to this goal.

José Juan
Peña Leal

Professor or equivalent position at UNAM
Mexico Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Other
Solid Sate and Statistical Physics
Biochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Brain injury.

Francesca
Peri

Professor or equivalent position at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Christopher
Petkov

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Cognitive systems neuroscientist invovled in advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives at my institution.

Adrien
Peyrache

Professor or equivalent position at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Alexia
Polissidis

Professor or equivalent position at Deree- American College of Greece
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about supporting the next generation of women and under represented neuroscientists by eliminating stereotypes and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in neuroscience labs. Equal opportunity for ALL and ALL for equal opportunity!