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

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

Ana Maria
Raymundi

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal do Paraná
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a Brazilian LGBT woman and would like to be part of initiatives that support people like me or other less-represented groups in the neuroscience field and establish connections with people with the same purpose from different places around the world.

Kartik
Redkar

Graduate student at Goa University
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Alba provides with a platform to join and interact with a network of researchers and a being a part of this mentoring community is a sheer privilege.

Damian
Refojo

Department head at IBIOBA-Max Planck Partner Institute
Argentina Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Born and grow in Latin America, the most unequal continent in the world, but with 10 (great) years of academic experience in Germany, I fell I know what inequity means, at least in Latin America.
From there and as a scientific man of a patriarchal scientific system, I wish and rather I feel the duty to contribute.

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.

Kimberley
Reid

Postdoctoral fellow at UCL
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To ensure every neuroscientist has a voice and the support they need to excel, to improve collaboration in our fantastic community and drive our research field forward through outstanding, credible contributions

Syrine
Rekhis

Graduate student at Bordeaux University
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Neurogenesis, clinical neurosciences

Travis
Reneau

Graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in Alba's mission, I want to learn more and support DEI better in my research and career as a neuroscientist.

Alpha
Renner

Graduate student at University of Zurich and ETH Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation

Bruna
Resende

Graduate student at Federal University of Minas Gerais
Brazil
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It’s common to hear about colleagues who have grown in such a hostile environment that they’re not able to stay in academia. Joining ALBA would allow me to be in a support network for myself and others, as well as advocate for a non-aggressive and non-hostile environment.

Gabriel
Reyes

Graduate student at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be a part of an organization that is devoted to galvanizing the neuroscience community to be a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Christa
Rhiner

Lab/Research director at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of an initiative that is committed to promote equality in science and decision taking processes for all members who may face biases or are underrepresented due to gender, child care, cultural background, economic resources or physical handicaps.

Jaime A.
Riascos-Salas

Graduate student at Potsdam University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA is a community where the voices of scientists from under-represented regions can be heard. I want to contribute and be one of those voices to share our knowledge from our background and culture.

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!

Fabio
Ribeiro Rodrigues

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate