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.

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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.

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Anthony
Ariza

Research/Staff scientist at University of Toronto
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Jaime
Arlandis

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

OLUKAYODE
AROWOSEGBE

Research/Staff scientist at Federal university of Technology Akure
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am a fresh graduate research assistant from Nigeria, and as an underrepresented researcher who has passion for regulation of synaptic transmission, brain disorders and computational neuroscience, i believe ALBA network can help me with my cause of becoming a PI in Neuroscience research who can facilitate increase in brain research in my country

Abdoreza
Asadpour

Postdoctoral fellow at Ulster University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a computational neuroscience post-doc at Ulster University, I am keen to join ALBA to contribute to and benefit from its commitment to diversity and equity. My Iranian background enriches this pursuit, and I am eager to engage in ALBA's initiatives against bias and for global scientific inclusion.

Michael
Ashby

Lab/Research director at University of Bristol
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
To show my support for the ALBA Declaration, to help promote diversity in my field and to learn who to do better in this area.

Hafiz Muhammad Mazhar
Asjad

Other at Forman Christian College University Lahore
Pakistan Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I completed my PhD in neuroscience at the Medical University of Vienna. In Pakistan, limited funds hinder my interaction with neuroscientists. I plan to join Alba to connect with global brain scientists through meetings. This will help overcome funding challenges and enhance my involvement in the field.

Dario
Aspesi

Graduate student at University of Guelph
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join Alba because I would like to participate in representing under represented groups in neuroscience and to connect with other researcher with the same aim.

Manish Kumar
Asthana

Professor or equivalent position at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
For wider outreach and getting connected to other researchers across the globe

Simone
Astori

Research/Staff scientist at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Soliu
Atunwa

Graduate student at University of Ilorin
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacy Education
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Pharmaceutical Care, Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology
I joined ALBA because :
I consider Alba as a veritable platform for showcasing my research outputs while promoting its missions within and outside Africa. I have received ALBA-FKNE-YIBRO diversity grant for conference sponsorship in the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum organized by Federation of European Neuroscience Societies in July, 2020.

Trey
Avery

Business/Marketing/Advertising at Magstim EGI
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I’m interested in supporting more diversity of all kinds in neuroscience (academia and industry).

Amir
Ayali

Professor or equivalent position at Tel Aviv University
Israel Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : invertebrate
Other

Joshua
Babalola

Graduate student at Medical University of Graz
Austria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I decided to join ALBA for better visibility as a black neuroscientist and also to have access to qualitative mentoring and opportunities for career development and transferable skills

Tom
Baden

Professor or equivalent position at University of Sussex
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Siddharth
Baindur

Graduate student at Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University
Czechia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I like the mission of ALBA, which are:
Promote best practices to counteract bias
Recognise outstanding contributions to science and diversity
Provide networking and mentoring opportunities to promote careers for members of underrepresented groups

Jaideep
Bains

Professor or equivalent position at University of Calgary
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
This is an important initiative for increasing diversity in science. By connecting multiple institutions and individuals, it provides a powerful platform to drive change