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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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.

Gender
Position
Country

Opeyemi
Adetunji

Research/Staff scientist at Babcock University
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because have benefit from them and they have really be a linked for the low income countries

Olabode
Akintoye

Research/Staff scientist at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining this group to expand my horizon in neuroscience world generally.

Ivan
Alić

Professor or equivalent position at School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA Network because I strongly support ALBA mission in promoting EDI in neuroscience.

OLUKAYODE
AROWOSEGBE

Research/Staff scientist at Federal university of Technology Akure
Nigeria
OrcID
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

Soliu
Atunwa

Graduate student at University of Ilorin
Nigeria Website
OrcID
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.

Abdulrahman
Bello

Graduate student at Olabisi Onabanjouniversity
Nigeria
OrcID
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

Sunday Agba
Bisong

Professor or equivalent position at University of Calabar Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Other
Physiology
I joined ALBA because :
I have always promoted Neuroscience in all its ramifications in Africa. Joining The ALBA Network will give me more opportunities to enhance the promotion of Neuroscience at all levels in Africa (which has been disadvantaged).

Michael
Ehinmowo

Graduate student at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Therapeutic techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in joining Alba to grow my connection with leading researchers in the field.

Chinedu
Enegide

Department head at Novena University
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Passion for neurorelated research is my major reason

Usman
Farrau

Graduate student at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria-Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be a full neuroscientist. I believe joining ALBA will help me create the necessary circle of neuroscientists that can mentor me towards that.

Tolulope
Gbayisomore

Research/Staff scientist at University of Benin Teaching Hopsital, Benin, Edo state
Nigeria
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA will provide me with a platform to engage with like-minded individuals who share passion for diversity and inclusivity in science. Through workshops, conferences, and mentorship opportunities, I can gain valuable insights and support that’ll enhance my professional growth and contribute to the advancement of my research career.

Umar
Hassan Abubakar

Undergraduate student at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, Kano State.
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about neuroscience and gain opportunities in order to be successful in my carrier.

PATRICK CHUKWUYENUM
ICHIPI-IFUKOR

Research/Staff scientist at Delta State University, Abraka
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Neurotoxicology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba so as to expand my neuroscience network and to gain more knowledge in neuroscience

Omamuyovwi
Ijomone

Lab/Research director at University Of Medical Sciences, Ondo
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am motivated to contribute to Alba's mission of promoting equity and diversity in neurosciences particularly considering I'm an African neuroscientist working in Sub-Saharan Africa which is still grossly underrepresented in global science.

Kingsley
Iteire

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Medical Sciences Ondo
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA will be a fulfilment to one of my longterm career goals of being one of the global Ambassadors for mental health in Africa. ALBA will provide the platform to achieve this goal as they intend to promote global participation through equity and diversity in brain science.

Thomas
Klarić

Postdoctoral fellow at Genos Ltd
Croatia
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I joined Alba because I believe that diversity in neuroscience is important and that there is a long way to go before equality is achieved.