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

Randriely
Merscher Sobreira de Lima

Postdoctoral fellow at McGill University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am currently joining Alba to participate in the FENS 2026. I want to be part of this excellent network that empowers scientists through diversity and inclusion.

Tobias
Merson

Lab/Research director at National Institute of Mental Health
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support neuroscience without borders or boundaries

Davide
Messina

Graduate student at Politecnico di Torino
Italy
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Domokos
Meszéna

Postdoctoral fellow at Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology
Hungary Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Since the beginning of graduate research studies, I have had a very strong and keen interest in open science, inclusion, team-based projects, and international cooperation.

Mariajose
Metcalfe

Professor or equivalent position at UCI
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Spinal cord injury
Cell and tissue transplantation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Because I support Alba’s mission in diversity equity and inclusion

Martin
Meyer

Other at The Lundbeck Foundation
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support the ALBA initiatives and become a member of the Advisory board.

Andreas
Meyer-Lindenberg

Department head at Central Institute of Mental Health
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
psychiatry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Panel invitation at ECNP.

Macarena
Meza

Graduate student at University of Concepcion
Chile Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because I belong to underrepresented groups, family with low income, woman, LGBTQIA+ community, chronic illness and neurodivergent. Unfortunately, I have experienced social and work exclusion, which has limited my academic opportunities, for example, support from my tutors to be able to apply for international internship scholarships.

Lu
Mi

Graduate student at MIT
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in communicating and socializing with members of ALBA community.

Pablo
Miaja Hernandez

Graduate student at CSIC/CBMSO
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neurodegeneration
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join to get more involved in the LGTBQ scientific community and because I am highly interested in attending the seminars that are organized by ALBA

Angie
Michaiel

Program manager/Administrator at The Kavli Foundation
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about what Alba is doing and what strategies they've found to be successful

Giorgia
Michelini

Postdoctoral fellow at UCLA
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am highly committed to advocating and promoting DEI

Denisa
Mihalj

Postdoctoral fellow at Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Slovakia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I truly admire the ALBA's mission to help neuroscientists from underrepresented groups deliver their dream careers. Being a member would be an honour for me and I cannot wait to join the events, write applications and enjoy many other benefits of membership.

Anna
Mikalsen Kollstroem

Graduate student at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

ALEKSANDRA
MILIĆ

Graduate student at University of Milano-Bicocca; University of Pavia
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA network as a master's student in neuroscience because I believe in its mission to support underrepresented student groups. I look forward to exploring the initiatives, mentoring activities, and funding opportunities, which are valuable for my future career, hopefully ending with a Ph.D.

Kathleen
Millen

Professor or equivalent position at Seattle Children's Research Institute
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am very interested in networking with scientists from diverse backgrounds and promoting science for everyone