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

Zama
Msibi

Professor or equivalent position at University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Arish
Mudra Rakshasa-Loots

Postdoctoral fellow at The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about integrating authentic equity and inclusion within neuroscience research, regardless of field of research or analytical approach. I hope to support colleagues from marginalised backgrounds to feel welcomed and thrive in neuroscience.

Malena
Mul Fedele

Research/Staff scientist at Chronophysiology Lab, Institute for Biomedical Research (Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina - CONICET)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman and part of an underrepresented group of scientists, I am joining ALBA to connect with a community that values diversity and inclusion in neuroscience. I look forward to gaining mentorship, professional development, and visibility opportunities while contributing to efforts that foster equity and inspire future generations of brain scientists.

Jaime
Mulero Franco

Graduate student at Universidad de Castilla La Mancha
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I join this inclusive scientific association with the firm intention of contributing and learning in a collaborative environment. I am seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge, participate in innovative research, and connect with passionate minds who share my commitment to scientific advancement

Megan
Mulligan

Professor or equivalent position at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To keep up to date on DEI issues and programs.

Shahzad
Munir

Graduate student at University of Tübingen
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing

ANGIE LIZETH
MUÑOZ MARTINEZ

Undergraduate student at Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Colombia
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Bhavana
Muralidharan

Research/Staff scientist at Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem)
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to amplify the voice of the underrepresented. As a female neuroscientist from a developing country, by becoming a part of the Alba association, I aim to grow personally and help empower more underrepresented individuals from my nation to thrive in their endeavours.

Nara
Muraro

Professor or equivalent position at IBioBA-CONICET-MPSP
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in the resources and activities that this Network has to offer. I am active in in gender and equity policies in my region and I would like to interact with like-minded people at a global level.

Kateryna
Murlanova

Postdoctoral fellow at State University of New York at Buffalo
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA mission resonates with my personal worldview on importance of diversity and equality in neuroscience. Joining ALBA is a great way to learn about professional development opportunities for women who are underrepresented in brain sciences.

Kathy
Murphy

Professor or equivalent position at McMaster University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support women in neuroscience.

Bhargavi
Murthy

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To network with women in STEM and improve my science communication skills.

Mason
Musgrove

Graduate student at Queensland Brain Institute
Australia Website
Gender : Man Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Other
RNA biology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm autistic and have both anxiety and depression so it'd be great to meet others who go through similar things and try to be scientists. Also, a friend recommended it to me.

Chiara
Musillo

Graduate student at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Thasneem
Musthafa U K

Undergraduate student at TIFR-NCBS Bangalore
India
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Suriya Prakash
Muthukrishnan

Research/Staff scientist at All India Institute of Medical Sciences
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to connect with the Neuroscience Research Community via the ALBA Network. I hope it will provide more opportunities to promote my research through networking.