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

RUIXIANG
WANG

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Iowa
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
In laboratories where I have worked, team members are from all over the world. Our ability to generate insightful and impactful research findings relies on the contributions of people from diverse backgrounds. As such, I would like to join ALBA, helping create a more inclusive environment in the neuroscience community.

Jiawei
Wang

Postdoctoral fellow at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neurogenomics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to connect with neuroscientists around the world and get informed of and participate in the community events.

Mitra
Wani

Other at ADP
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation

Laura
Ward

Program manager/Administrator at Instituto de Medicina Molecular
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
To network

Ayako M.
Watabe

Professor or equivalent position at The Jikei University School of Medicine
Japan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe this is an important network to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in brain science research field.

Lakota
Watson

Graduate student at University of Maryland Baltimore
United States Website
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Defend and promote diversity in neuroscience, including disability

Jennifer
Waymont

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Brain health
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am enthusiastic about making neurosciences more inclusive, diverse, and safe

Gregers
Wegener

Professor or equivalent position at Aarhus University
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Would like to learn more about tools to support diversity

Janelle Shari
Weir

Graduate student at Norwegian University for Science and Technology
Norway Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Other
Viral transduction, electroporation, immunocytochemistry, pharmacological manipulation, microfluidic modelling
I joined ALBA because :
I was nominated by my supervisor to become a representative. I am also curious to know more about the Alba network, and contribute to the mission of the organization.

Shahaf
Weiss

Postdoctoral fellow at Max-Planck
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Carina
Weissmann

Research/Staff scientist at IFIBYNE-CONICET
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am very interested in taking part of the intersting meetings the network provides, and to interact with other members and develop futher in my career.

Isabel
Werle

Graduate student at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that joining the ALBA community will provide valuable support in achieving my goals as a PhD student from an underrepresented country, offering opportunities for networking, collaboration, and personal development within a diverse and inclusive scientific environment.

Clarissa
Whitmire

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity moves science forward. Diversity of thought stems from diversity of experience. How better to achieve this than through the promotion of diversity in scientists?

Corette
Wierenga

Lab/Research director at Utrecht University
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I only recently heard of this initiative and I think this is an important and positive development in science that I wholeheartedly support.

Vera
Wiersma

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
My aim is to support underrepresented groups in neuroscience, including closing the gender gap and supporting other groups.

Dani
Wijesinghe

Program manager/Administrator at British Neuroscience Association
United Kingdom
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques