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

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

Mohamed
Abdelhack

Postdoctoral fellow at Washington University in St. Louis
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Yasein Fadel
Abdellatif

Undergraduate student at Al-Azhar University
Egypt Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To expand my network within the field of neuroscience, I'm seeking to connect with individuals who share my passion for the subject. I strongly believe that ALBA NETWORK can provide the platform I need to meet like-minded individuals and engage in enriching discussions about neuroscience.

Jafri Malin
Abdullah

Professor or equivalent position at Brain Behaviour Cluster, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Other
ECOG
I joined ALBA because :
Networking and research big data

Alfonso
Abizaid

Professor or equivalent position at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that we need to hold ourselves accountable for the lack of inclusion and diversity in science and that we need to work together to set up new standards for science to increase diversity not only as a means to improve science itself, but as a basic tenant of human decency.

Nixon
Abraham

Other at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods

Cesar
Acevedo-Triana

Graduate student at University of Alabama at Birmingham
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate

Antoine
Adamantidis

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bern
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the ALBA network to further support diversity in brain sciences through daily interactions and special event organization.

Opeyemi
Adetunji

Research/Staff scientist at Babcock University
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because have benefit from them and they have really be a linked for the low income countries

Dotun
Adeyinka

Graduate student at University of fribourg, Switzerland
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to increase my research network, expand the visibility of ALBA and ultimately increase awareness about Brain research in my country.

Hounakey Mawunyo
AFANVI

Graduate student at Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny
Togo
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to be part of a worldwide network of neuroscience researchers

Argel
Aguilar Valles

Professor or equivalent position at Carleton Univesity
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
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
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Manmeet
Ahluwalia

Physician/Other medical professional at Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neuro-Oncology; Glioblastoma; Brain Metastases
Other
Clinical Trials, Real World Evidence
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a physician-executive and servant leader. I serve as the co-chair of the DEI Working Group for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG). SWOG is a major player in the global cancer research infrastructure, with members in 47 states and six other countries as part of the NCI's National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). I also lead the Cancer Health Equity Research Center (CHERC), an institution emerging from close collaboration between Miami Cancer Institute and Florida International University (FIU). CHERC is making significant strides toward improving cancer outcomes for underrepresented populations.

Parwez
Ahmad

Postdoctoral fellow at Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences
Czechia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches

Waqas
Ahmad

Research/Staff scientist at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, KBCMA Campus
Pakistan Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA is an amazing network of like minder professionals to grow and excel in neuroscience careers. It would help me to polish my academic, professional, and technical career as a neuroscientist.

Ehsan
Ahmadipour

Physician/Other medical professional at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical science
Iran Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining ALBA to champion fairness in brain sciences. Their focus on countering biases, promoting inclusivity, and aiding international researcher participation aligns with my values. I believe in their mission to ensure opportunities are based on merit, not arbitrary factors.

Ebenezer Idowu Olatunbosun
Ajayi

Research/Staff scientist at Osun State University
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to give back to the neuroscience community.