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

Deepak
Srivastava

Professor or equivalent position at King’s College London
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Other
Stem cells
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about creating an equal and supporting a diverse community within neuroscience.

Tevye
Stachniak

Professor or equivalent position at Memorial University
Canada
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity enables prosperity

Antonis
Stamatakis

Professor or equivalent position at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Equal opportunities for everyone is in the best interest of Science. The greater the diversity, the more interesting the outcome.

Serena
Stanga

Research/Staff scientist at Università degli Studi di Torino
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that diversity is a richness for Science and I support every project aimed at its sustain.

Samuel
Stea

Undergraduate student at Bucknell University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have observed attitudes and biases (whether deliberate or not) in my field which I believe actively narrow scientific perspectives and harm the discipline. Put simply, I am looking for a network to combat this, as I feel it will serve fellow scientists and the field at large.

Vanessa
Stempel

Professor or equivalent position at Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Alba is a pioneering platform for neuroscientists to advocate for a diversity and inclusion in our network of scientists, and has driven noticeable and necessary changes in the visibility of these issues. I would be very happy to contribute to this as part of a structured organisation whose actions are as far reaching.

Carmen-Jeanette
Stepek

Graduate student at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I come from a multi-racial, multi-ethnic family, instilling in me a belief in social and racial integration. However, academia's institutionalized prejudice challenges my pursuit of diversity. My experiences and advocacy as a neurodiverse woman of color in STEM underscore my commitment to fostering an inclusive and representative environment.

Aline
Stéphan

Professor or equivalent position at University of Strasbourg
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)

Sarah Rebecca
Stephen

Graduate student at Stony Brook University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
bioethics, neuropalliative care
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with a diverse network of those participating in neuroscience research

Thomas
Stieglitz

Professor or equivalent position at University of Freiburg
Germany
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuroengineering and robotics
Other
Implantable devices
Other
Neural Probe development
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity brings benefit to all parts of society.

Esther
Stoeckli

Department head at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly feel the need to strengthen diversity in science. It is sad that our society and science treats 50% of us as a minority!

Mario
Stojanovic

Graduate student at School of Medicine
Croatia
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
For me, the opportunity to connect based on acceptance and diversity is of great importance. As a part of a minority group, I am very honored to be part of the network that celebrates diversity and supports creating a neuroscientific community that is safer and more inclusive to everybody.

Kyle
Storey

Graduate student at Keele University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I agree with the ethos surrounding the movement, and I want to contribute.

Oliver
Stork

Professor or equivalent position at Magdeburg University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Volko
Straub

Professor or equivalent position at University of Leicester
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Andrew
Straw

Professor or equivalent position at University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support under represented groups and to help fix the "leaky pipeline".