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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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

Filipe
Pinto Teixeira

Lab/Research director at CBI/CNRS
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate

Edoardo
Pisa

Graduate student at "Sapienza" University of Rome
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring

Doris
Pischedda

Postdoctoral fellow at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
The aim of the Alba Network to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences totally resonates with my values and activities. I am myself involved in promoting the visibility of women in neuroscience through the Women in Neuroscience Repository initiative. I believe the work and initiatives of the Alba Network are valuable in promoting diversity and inclusion in brain sciences.

Ante
Plecas

Postdoctoral fellow at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Croatia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support ALBA's mission and DEI efforts.

Nino
Pochkhidze

Postdoctoral fellow at Ivane Beritashvili center of Experimental Biomedicine; Ilia State University
Georgia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I was advised to join Alba.

Amanda
Pocratsky

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a future group leader, I am committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in biomedical research. As a Caucasian woman, I recognize that my life experiences surrounding EDI and barriers to progress in the workplace are vastly different from my peers who come from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. I want to join ALBA so I can be a part of a global network dedicated to EDI in research, so that I can receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events that focus on furthering EDI skills and advocacy.

Bill
Podlaski

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and equality in science will not happen on its own, and so initiatives like ALBA are crucial. I am joining to express my support and to get involved in making the scientific community a better place!

Jacek
Podlaski

Undergraduate student at University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Silvia
Poggini

Postdoctoral fellow at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal

Tobias
Pohl

Graduate student at University of Regensburg
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches

Panayiota
Poirazi

Lab/Research director at Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a FENS Kavli scholar alumni, the mission of ALBA is very close to my heart. I hope I can support its activities given my experience within the FKNE Network but also from being a woman, working in a field where women are highly underrepresented (Comp. Neuroscience) and in a country (Greece) where equality is still an issue not properly addressed at the highest levels of academia. My own Institute does not apply any gender equality policies and I would like to help change this.

Haritha
Polagari

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As an Indian woman in science, joining the ALBA Network of FENS would allow me to advocate for diversity and inclusion in neuroscience, gain valuable mentorship, and contribute to dismantling barriers for underrepresented groups. ALBA’s mission aligns with my goals to foster equity and empowerment in the field.

Alexia
Polissidis

Professor or equivalent position at Deree- American College of Greece
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about supporting the next generation of women and under represented neuroscientists by eliminating stereotypes and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in neuroscience labs. Equal opportunity for ALL and ALL for equal opportunity!

Stefanie
Poll

Lab/Research director at DZNE Bonn
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity in research is the basis for obviating unconscious bias and creating an open-minded environment.

Wendy
Portillo

Professor or equivalent position at UNAM Instituto de Neurobiologia
Mexico Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Aspiring to engage with the foremost researchers in my field, I seek opportunities to interact and collaborate with distinguished experts.

Corinne
Portioli

Research/Staff scientist at MCAA
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a neuroscientist and member of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), I am passionate about promoting equity and diversity in the brain researches. My dedication to amplifying the voices of women and underrepresented groups in (neuro)science aligns closely with ALBA Network's mission to reduce bias, foster inclusion, and provide professional development opportunities. Joining the ALBA Network would allow me to further advocate for best practices, facilitate collaboration, and contribute to a more equitable scientific community alongside like-minded individuals.