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

Violet
Kimble

Graduate student at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Andrew
King

Professor or equivalent position at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Hinako
Kirikae

Graduate student at Tohoku University Graduate School Of Medicine
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that diversity is a key to scientific advancement. Participation will make a difference.

Katarzyna
Kita

Graduate student at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I stand for diversity and equality not only in research environment. I believe, through ALBA support I can promote those values and further increase awareness in the society. Further, I am looking forward to connecting with like-minded scientists.

Taro
Kitazawa

Professor or equivalent position at DANDRITE Nordic EMBL, Aarhus University
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am a scholar of the FENS-Kavli network and want to support fostering diversity in the neuroscience of Europe.

Andrew
Kittleson

Graduate student at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To find a community of like-minded neuroscience researchers who are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion in performing, promoting, and disseminating brain science.

Rhea
Klansek

Research/Staff scientist at Blckb Applied Neuroscience
Slovenia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman in neuroscience, I want to promote and support women in STEM so we can push innovation forward and build a better future together.

Thomas
Klarić

Postdoctoral fellow at Genos Ltd
Croatia
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
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I joined Alba because I believe that diversity in neuroscience is important and that there is a long way to go before equality is achieved.

Anna Mathia
Klawonn

Professor or equivalent position at Aarhus University
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neuroimmunology and Immune-to-Brain-Signalling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It is important as a neuroscientist, group-leader and supervisor to pay attention to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - being part of a european neuroscience network, as ALBA, will aid me in staying at the forefront of best practices to counter bias and discrimination, create awareness on these topics and empower the next generations of neuroscientists.

Madeline
Klinger

Graduate student at UC Berkeley
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in building a career to increase representation and accessibility in STEM

Esther
Klingler

Professor or equivalent position at VIB-CBD KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network to support its mission of enhancing equality and visibility for underrepresented minorities in Neuroscience. After overcoming serious health challenges, I continued my career thanks to strong support from colleagues and mentors. I’m committed to fostering a community where everyone can thrive, regardless of their unique journey.

Ewelina
Knapska

Professor or equivalent position at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular 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
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about equal access to education and career prospects in science. Within my local community and using the fora of professional groups that I belong to, I would like to promote equal access to opportunities in science.

Janine
Knauer-Arloth

Lab/Research director at Max Planck of Psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics

Sophie
Knobloch-Bollmann

Postdoctoral fellow at University Freiburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a female researcher that deals with the life as a researcher and having a family. I am also Gender and Diversity Representative for IN-CODE an DFG-funded consortium of researchers located in Freiburg and Berlin. I hope to get inspiration from ALBA.

Firas
Kobeissy

Professor or equivalent position at American University of Beirut
Lebanon Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
As a president of the IBRO-MENA, we plan to have the neuroscience more promoted in the Middle east and the Arab countries where we plan several activities and conferences. Teaming with ALBA will offer better scientific connection in the area of neuroscience which is an area that is undeserved in our region.
This kind of collaboration among neuroscientists will promote expertise exchange and will help students achieve better training in the area of neuro-related projects.

NURAN
KOCAK

Graduate student at FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
United States
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Other
neuroimmunology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate