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

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

Hira
Ateeq

Graduate student at Aligarh Muslim University
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other

Shahnawaz Ali
Bhat

Professor or equivalent position at Aligarh Muslim University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
The forum empowers young scientists by promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, sharing research findings, and fostering inclusivity. It organizes workshops and conferences, fostering connections for future collaborations. The forum encourages diverse perspectives, ensuring scientific advancements are applicable to diverse populations. It connects individuals with experienced professionals, breaking down barriers and promoting equal opportunities in science.

MALLIKA
CHATTERJEE

Professor or equivalent position at AMITY UNIVERSITY
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join ALBA for the following reasons:
1. I want to expand my current network of international and national neuro- scientists with whom I can exchange collaborative ideas.
2. I want to provide mentorship to science students from various nationalities as this will give me global view of education.Being an educationist, this will be helpful in making me a better and wise educator also.

Vasudharani
Devanathan

Professor or equivalent position at IISER Tirupati
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
I joined ALBA because :
Recently I was invited for a talk organised by BiasWatch India. This is when I was introduced to ALBA network. Gender disparity is a burning issue in STEM fields. Women are under-represented. To cite this, recently when I submitted a recommendation letter for my postdoc, I received an auto reply which said "Dear Sir", Thank you for submitting the letter. I was quite shocked ! This is real under representation. I have also had break in career due to maternity and subsequently tried hard to enter mainstream and have succeeded. Would like to share my experience with upcoming scientists which may motivate them.

SWAPNIL
DEY

Graduate student at Cotton University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested to ioun the community and get a better exposure

Aurnab
Ghose

Professor or equivalent position at IISER Pune
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
I joined ALBA because :
I deeply believe that progress in science (incl. neuroscience) necessarily depends on diversity. This is a non-negotiable for unbiased scientific progress, creativity and public funding of science.

Vishnu
Kannan

Other at CMS College
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To get networking in science, To do collaborative work. To get in depth knowledge in the recent trends of neurobiology. To present research work in the scientific community.

Manisha
Mavai

Other at Govt. Medical College
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Cardiovascular Physiology

Samir Ranjan
Panda

Graduate student at NIPER Guwahati
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
From the initial days of my research experience, I was very much interested and intrigued about learning cellular and in-vivo animal models of neuroscience. Exploring neuroscience communities and participating in conferences, training and workshops would allow me to build a strong background in the fields of cellular and molecular neuroscience and would help me in utilizing the concepts during my PhD and post PhD research.

Amartya
Pradhan

Graduate student at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Mallari
Praveen

Graduate student at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Pharmacology

Bittu
Rajaraman

Professor or equivalent position at Ashoka University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Nonbinary transman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to be part of a network of neuroscientists who form a community that is working towards equality of access to science.

GARIMA
SAINI

Graduate student at NATIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a PHD Scholar studying neuropsychological correlates of monochromatic blue light, specifically theta activity generating sources and the pathway it follows which is influenced by various endogenous and exogenous factors. I want to join ALBA to connect to scientists and students working in the field of neurosciences worldwide and work along with the teams to broaden my horizon of understanding in the brain research areas and can work more efficiently. I want to keep myself actively involved in it and be updated of the groundbreaking researches which would, in turn, help me work better in this field.

Vara Prasad
Saka

Other at SRM College of Pharmacy
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Pharmacology

Charan
Singh

Professor or equivalent position at ISF College Of Pharmacy
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am working in the area of nanomedicines-based drug delivery systems to target the brain disorders. I find this ALBA network which promotes CNS disorders related activities and supply informations in the same area of research.