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

Samar
Abdelhady

Graduate student at Alexandria faculty of Medicine
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Noha
AboQuella

Graduate student at The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Egypt Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am currently working as a research assistant at I-GHHE at AUC. My research scope is Neurogenomics. I am working in the genomics research of Parkinson's disease. Joining Alba, which has a bundle of highly-influenced neuroscientists, will boost my knowledge and will open me new gates and ideas in neuroscience.

Mohab
Ali Abdelqawy

Undergraduate student at Faculty of Pharmacy Zagazig University
Egypt Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
I am a big fan of Neuroscience. I can open new horizons for me and my passion by joining ALBA, so that I can much experience and make invaluable relationships with other researchers from the network. Joining ALBA may be the first step of my career.

Mariam
Alwerdani

Other at Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because I am interested in advocating for equity in research community.

Jithu
Anirudhan

Graduate student at ULB
Belgium Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join a collective that supports young queer people in science, to contrubte , learn and grow.

Emilie
Bartsoen

Graduate student at KU Leuven
Belgium
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Even though my resources are still limited as a PhD student, I am interested in promoting diversity in behavioral neuroscience. Science should be a safe and welcoming space for everyone and I want to contribute to this.

Ceren
Battal

Postdoctoral fellow at UCLouvain
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be part of an organisation that aims to provide mentorship and support to early stage career female scientists and scientists from diverse background. Not only to receive that support but also to collaborate in helping out.

Veronica Alejandra
Caceres-Chavez

Postdoctoral fellow at Laboratoire de neurophysiologie, ULB
Belgium
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am very happy to join Alba, this is a great organization with initiatives for inclusion and to make science and academia a more human and happy field

Joke
De Vocht

Postdoctoral fellow at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To promote equity in neuroscience and to be part of a network of scientists that supports this.

Eliane
Deschrijver

Postdoctoral fellow at Ghent University
Belgium Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
theoretical

Livia
Di Crescenzo

Graduate student at KU Leuven/VIB
Belgium
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I got to know about Alba Network during EBBS 2021, and after one year I really admire the progress that this organization is making. Thus, I decided to be part of this effort and give my small contribution.

Julie
Duque

Professor or equivalent position at Université catholique Louvain
Belgium Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology

Gabriela
Edwards

Postdoctoral fellow at VIB-CBD / KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support the inclusion of underrepresented groups in the brain research.

Sara
Elfarrash

Postdoctoral fellow at Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Gender inequality is everywhere in the academia, from university position as professors, editorial bord of prestigious journal, prize winner and etc. If we want to increase awareness, networks like ALBA is the first step.

Mohamed
Elgamal

Physician/Other medical professional at Mansoura University Hospitals
Egypt Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurotoxicology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that in order to prevent and control the neurodegenerative disorders, multidisciplinary approach should be implemented. That's why I am joining ALBA Network.

Nada
Elmhlawy

Graduate student at Faculty of Science, Alexandria University
Egypt Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As I think it would help me evaluate my neural knowledge and help to achieve my goal.