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

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.

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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.

Alastair
Baker

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Leeds
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Other
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering
Other
Molecule manufacturing, chemical synthesis, fluid dynamics, Process Analytical Technology
I joined ALBA because :
Recently I organised a screening for National Inclusion week, with my colleague Stella Foster.
I was invited by Mathilde Maughan to join the networ.

Anubhab
Bhattacharjee

Undergraduate student at Ashoka
India Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
I am a queer undergrad from india extremely interested in neuroscience, and wish to meet a community and try to learn about different interest areas, people and things i can do

Sebastián Gabriel
BRUNO

Undergraduate student at University of Buenos Aires, School of Science
Argentina
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Nanotechnology for drug delivery into retina
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to promote equity and diversity in sciences. I usually promote this type of activity at my university and in poor neighborhoods so that everyone can feel that they can access study and research

Rahmi
Elibol

Postdoctoral fellow at Middle East Technical University
Turkey Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)

Suhrid
Ghosh

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Germany Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To facilitate the equality of women in STEM

Jess
Kelly

Graduate student at University of Auckland
New Zealand Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of many under-represented communities, and someone who is very aware of other impacted groups in brain research specifically, I am passionate about working with like-minded folk to progressing visibility and understanding for these groups. It is really amazing to see a really well organised effort in this space with global connections to learn from and collaborate with.

Stacey
Kigar

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe that diversity in life experience improves our scientific endeavors. I also believe that working to address STEM inequities is morally just. Alba has amazing resources for helping me grow as an early career researcher seeking to promote and retain diverse talent, and I'm excited to learn more about this community.

Silvia-Ioana
Osiac

Other at Cardiff University
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Being a young scientist constantly thriving to gain knowledge and advance as an independent researcher, I am joining the Alba Network with hopes to find an environment that nurtures my particular skills and provides much-needed guidance for my future efforts to explore neuroscience.

Francisco
Parada

Lab/Research director at Universidad Diego Portales
Chile Website
Gender : Man Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Mobile Brain/Body Imaging
I joined ALBA because :
I met ALBA at the 35th ECNP in Vienna and I'm certain that we can collaborate to make a larger presence in Chile and the region.

Tevye
Stachniak

Professor or equivalent position at Memorial University
Canada
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity enables prosperity

Hazem
Toutounji

Research/Staff scientist at University of Sheffield
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To become a better ally to those experiencing harassment, discrimination, or marginalisation. I want to work in a field where everyone has an equal opportunity to purse their interests, regardless of nationality or gender.

Jay
Verma

Undergraduate student at Maulana Azad Medical College
India Website
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)