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.

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Abhishek
Banerjee

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods

Duncan
Banks

Professor or equivalent position at Open University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting best practices and advocacy in neuroscience teaching and research. As one of the founder members of brainfacts.org I understand the necessity to inform the public about neuroscience facts versus fiction. I have served on the executive of the British Neuroscience Association, on IBRO and SfN.

Himanshu
Bansal

Physician/Other medical professional at Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics

Ashik
Banstola

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Otago
New Zealand
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am an early career neuroscientist originally from Nepal. I am fascinated by neuroscience because of its interdisciplinary nature, the boundaries are limitless, and each day, we deal with new questions about the brain and behaviour. I hope ALBA recognises and provides networking, incorporates diversity, and ensures equality.

Gordon
Barr

Professor or equivalent position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help diversity the academic workspace

George
Barreto

Professor or equivalent position at University of Limerick
Ireland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Andrés
Barría

Professor or equivalent position at University Of Washington
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute to have a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive scientific environment.

Alvaro
Barrios Nuñez

Physician/Other medical professional at Clínica General del Norte
Colombia
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans

Alessandro
Bartolomucci

Professor or equivalent position at Univ Minnesota
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Sávio
Bastos

Graduate student at University of São Paulo
Brazil
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I identify with ALBA's values and mission, especially in terms of diversity. This would bring me personal and professional development, and I could bring my experience as an Amazonian scientist to ALBA, as I already do as a student representative of the Brazilian Society of Neurosciences and Behavior.

Tristan
Bekinschtein

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I have just heard about it from Francesca Cirulli in a zoom meeting and it look as great initiative to make research fairer.

Abdulrahman
Bello

Graduate student at Olabisi Onabanjouniversity
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join a community that actively promotes neuroscience research, to learn from the at the fore-front of neuroscience and contribute my quota

Jonathan
Benhaiem

Graduate student at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)

Juan
Benitez Agudelo

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad de la Costa CUC
Colombia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining you because I want to be part of an organization that gives more visibility to neuroscience and its importance in global mental health. In addition, I want to contribute from my profession to other people who may need it.

Antoine
Besnard

Research/Staff scientist at IGF
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in becoming an active member of the community in order to increase diversity and equity in Neuroscience

Vivek
Bhat

Undergraduate student at St. John's Medical College
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Data analysis and statistics
Other
Clinical Research, Systematic Reviews