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

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

Samir Ranjan
Panda

Graduate student at NIPER Guwahati
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
From the initial days of my research experience, I was very much interested and intrigued about learning cellular and in-vivo animal models of neuroscience. Exploring neuroscience communities and participating in conferences, training and workshops would allow me to build a strong background in the fields of cellular and molecular neuroscience and would help me in utilizing the concepts during my PhD and post PhD research.

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

Mikayla
Payant

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing

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.

Talmo
Pereira

Graduate student at Princeton University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I immigrated to the US when I was in high school in order to pursue educational opportunities to escape poverty. Having benefited tremendously from diversity and outreach programs, I know firsthand the impact of initiatives that promote inclusivity and am eager to give back.

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

Edoardo
Pisa

Graduate student at "Sapienza" University of Rome
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring

Tobias
Pohl

Graduate student at University of Regensburg
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches

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!

Sandrine
Pouvreau

Professor or equivalent position at CNRS
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurophysiology
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I have a strong interest in studying the challenges that first generation college students face while pursuing a career in Neuroscience, from the lack of guidance at University and during early career, lack of time if working part time while studying, like of financial means to get the time and the opportunities to build a career, lack of role models, imposter syndrome…

Amartya
Pradhan

Graduate student at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques