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

Jelena
Radulovic

Professor or equivalent position at Northwestern University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To improve the visibility, representation, and equity of women and other underrepresented scientists .

Charlis
Raineki

Professor or equivalent position at Brock University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Maria Natasha
Rajah

Professor or equivalent position at The Douglas Research Centre, McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Supporting equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) in research training and the academy is a priority for all research organizations and labs. I am joining ALBA to support it's declaration and to learn how to implement policies that help advance EDI within the organizations I work at. By joining ALBA I also hope to meet and network with others who are like minded, with whom I can discuss & share ideas with.

Bittu
Rajaraman

Professor or equivalent position at Ashoka University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Nonbinary transman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to be part of a network of neuroscientists who form a community that is working towards equality of access to science.

Pavan
Ramdya

Professor or equivalent position at EPFL
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I believe that we should provide equal opportunities to qualified people regardless of their background. This is not yet the case and requires effort to bring about the necessary change.

Narender
Ramnani

Professor or equivalent position at Royal Holloway, University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
The global nature of ALBA’s mission to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in brain science is inspiring. This is an exciting opportunity for neuroscientists from around the world to work together to understand local and international barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion, to empower each other, and to dismantle these them. It is a real privilege to be part of a this network!

Monique
Raranga

Undergraduate student at University of Glasgow
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
Understanding and upholding social responsibility within the research community is important to me as someone passionate about inclusivity in science and who is part of several underrepresented groups. I hope to connect with like-minded people through Alba, gain inspiration and mentorship, and contribute to a more inclusive and welcoming neuroscience community.

Jennifer
Raymond

Professor or equivalent position at Stanford Univerity
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Dora
Reglodi

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member from the beginning

Ana Cristina
Rego

Professor or equivalent position at Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology and Faculty of Medicine, at University of Coimbra
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To facilitate the visibility of minority and under represented groups working in (Neuro)Science, and promote diversity and inclusion policies in research and academic institutions in Portugal.

Carlos
Ribeiro

Professor or equivalent position at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because diversity is key to do better and fairer science. And to improve its impact on society!

Heather
Richardson

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To work with others nationally and internationally to fight racism and other forms of oppression with the long term goal of achieving true equity and inclusion.

Marco Andrea
Riva

Professor or equivalent position at University of Milan
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I Am interested in supporting equal opportunities, particularly for young scientists.

Nathalie
Rochefort

Professor or equivalent position at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

MARIA
RODRIGUEZ-AYLLON

Undergraduate student at University of Granada
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Physical exercise and neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I really would like to be part of this network and contribute to gender equality in science. Specifically, I would like to fight for getting that women who finished their PhD and want to continue successfully their research career, would have the same possibilities than men. I see also very important to work on the data collection of gender bias to provide objective information about gender inequalities in our field. Last but not less, I would like to learn more from people in the Alba Network and share experiences.

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.