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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Jacqueline
Bracher

Program manager/Administrator at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Strategic advancement of health and neuroscience research including; researcher development, research evaluation and impact reporting, research advocacy, partnerships
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of the Alba network steering committee, I am honored to be part of a like-minded community that seeks to strengthen and develop effective transformation and diversity initiatives.

Rachael
Dangarembizi

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have always wanted to belong to a network of neuroscientists from different backgrounds and to collaborate with other neuroscientists from all over the world to transform the field and build capacity.

Helishia Rene
Dirks

Graduate student at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s hospital
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a young neuroscientist from Cape Town South Africa and as a women of colour, I wish to have a voice. I think ALBA is thias voice

Karen
Fitzgerald

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that by joining ALBA, I may meet other neuroscientists in Africa doing research on contemplative practices unique to the continent, and establish collaborative research projects. I'm excited to join a mentoring community and enabling other women to become skilled neuroscientists on the continent.

Mubeen
Goolam

Lab/Research director at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Due to the long-term effects of Apartheid, black South Africans are severely underrepresented in almost all academic fields including neuroscience. I want to increase the visibility of my African brain organoid initiative by joining ALBA and shining a light on African neuroscience conducted in Africa by Africans.

Amadi
Ihunwo

Professor or equivalent position at University of the witwatersrand
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA has taken the Lead in issues of Diversity in Brain Sciences to which I can relate with from my own personal experiences and from interacting with other Neuroscientists globally. I will like to be an example of how to persist in diverse environments with diverse people and excel in Neuroscience research and career path irrespective of one’s gender, religion, nationality and otherwise. ALBA transcends the needs of individuals to Societies to nations and so I pledge to make the difference with ALBA

Sagel Julia
Kundieko

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join ALBA so that I can benefit from their program as I am a young black woman in Neuroscience, working in Africa.

Johanné
Marais

Graduate student at University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa Website
Gender : Genderfluid/genderqueer
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Neuroimmunology, sleep neuroscience
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Molecular approaches
Other
EEG
I joined ALBA because :
Some of my favourite aspects of being a researcher is networking and building connections to share passion. I appreciate the approaches of ALBA with diversity, inclusion, justice and accessibility.

Zama
Msibi

Professor or equivalent position at University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Yanelisa
Pulani

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
For growth. I believe a network like this has the potential to inspire many young scientists like me as we navigate the world Neuroscience.

Simangele
Shabalala

Graduate student at University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Phophi
Tshavhungwe

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To learn, engage and network with fellow Neuroscientists with a common goal of promoting inclusivity, equity and diversity in Neuroscience.

Mignon
van der Watt

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Woman
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)
Molecular approaches

Jacqueline
Womersley

Research/Staff scientist at Stellenbosch University
South Africa Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate