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.

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.

Michelle
Fitos

Graduate student at Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem
Hungary Website
OrcID
Gender : Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining because I believe it's vitally important for underrepresented/minoritized groups to have representation and community.

Nóra
Füredi

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Pécs, Medical School
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring

Ghada
Hammad

Graduate student at Alexandria University
Egypt
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging

Zsuzsanna
Helyes

Professor or equivalent position at University of Pecs
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Gabriella
Horvath

Other at University of Pecs Medical School
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cell culture

Adél
Jüngling

Graduate student at University of Pecs, Medical School
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging

Dávid
Keller

Graduate student at Semmelweis University
Hungary
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

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.

Zsuzsanna
Nemecz

Graduate student at Brain Imaging Centre, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest
Hungary Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Learning about how brains create minds, it should be imopssible to ignore the diversity of experiences lived by every sentient being. And yet way too often we notice only what conforms with our own world view. Ideas in neuroscience would greatly benefit from opening up to new perspectives.