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

Stephanie
De Sante

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Valeria
de Seta

Graduate student at Sapienza University of Rome
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Therapeutic techniques

Bárbara M.
de Sousa

Graduate student at University of Aveiro
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As a female neuroscientist, I’m highly motivated to connect with Alba network members and actively contribute to promoting greater diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience. By advocating for under-represented groups, we can contribute to a neuroscience community with diverse perspectives to drive scientific progress and inspire the next generation of neuroscientists.

Joke
De Vocht

Postdoctoral fellow at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To promote equity in neuroscience and to be part of a network of scientists that supports this.

Katrina
Deane

Graduate student at Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am looking for ways to proactively strengthen my network. I found this while looking for #FENS2020 on twitter to see who might be going.

Katherine
Deane

Professor or equivalent position at University of East Anglia
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Other
Parkinson's disease; Neurorehabilitation; Disability Access; Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Randomised controlled trials; systematic reviews; mixed methods; priority setting partnerships; surveys
I joined ALBA because :
To share best practice on disability access for both research staff and research participants

Laura
Dearden

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To increase my network in the neuroscience field and explore new opportunities for collaboration and career development.

Samantha
Deasy

Research/Staff scientist at Georgetown University Medical Center
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba so that I am able to broaden my network of connections within the field of neuroscience as I progress within my career.

Nathalie
Dehorter

Lab/Research director at The Australian National University, JCSMR
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of a dynamic network and to be more visible internationally.

Katrin
Deinhardt

Other at University of Southampton
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system

Elaine
Del Bel

Professor or equivalent position at University of Sao Paulo-Dental School of Ribeirao Preto
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I have been looking to be part of a group that has the aim to think about scientific life, scientific difficulties and how to survive to life challenge. I believe I will found it in ALBA.

Filippo
Del Bene

Lab/Research director at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Ambra
Del Grosso

Postdoctoral fellow at Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa (ITALY)
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
nanotechologies for the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am eager to join the ALBA network because of its reputation for fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development. I believe that being part of this community will provide me with valuable opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in my field.

Sara
del Olmo Fernández

Physician/Other medical professional at Ministry of Justice
Spain Website
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I hope I can support your network and make it more visible in Spain

Michela
Deleidi

Lab/Research director at Institute Imagine
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join ALBA to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience, connect with like-minded researchers, and contribute to a more supportive and representative scientific community. ALBA’s mission aligns with my values and commitment to fostering inclusive collaboration and mentoring across disciplines and career stages.

Eleonora
Deligia

Graduate student at INSERM
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring