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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Adaeze
Adebesin

Department head at University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT)
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I was motivated at the just concluded FENS forum to be an active part of the neuroscience community and would love to be part of a network where I can share my research, contribute to neuroscience and also learn from it. i would also love to collaborate with other networkers both within the ALBA community and outside of it.

Olamide
Adebiyi

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to corroborate the efforts in advancing neuroscience education and research. As a scientist from an equity-deserving group, I am convinced this will give me an opportunity to increase my network and share my expertise with the global community.

Olufunto
Adeleye

Research/Staff scientist at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Nigeria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Being a female advocate, I would love to collaborate with Alba in order to actualize its mission which aims at building diversity and equality in neuroscience. It is a good forum to learn and network with international neuroscientist and researchers in order to keep abreast with recent research technologies

Malami
Aishatu Muhammad

Research/Staff scientist at Bauchi State University Gadau/ATBU-ATBUTH Molecular Genetics and Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Other
Microbial genetics and genomics, molecular microbiology, public health education and Promotion, microbiome, biomedical sciences and research
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Other
Microbiological and sensitivity analysis, microscopy
I joined ALBA because :
Because, as an early career candidate in biomedical science, I want to also develop a wider understanding and knowledge on brain and brain related research. I regard that as a part of my public health education and Promotion path too.

Foluso
Atiba

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Alba is an outstanding network that accepts diversity in humans showcasing young scientists including women and from underrepresented groups, thereby creating a network among diverse scientists, and fostering new beginnings for these scientists.

Adedamola
Bayo-Olugbami

Postdoctoral fellow at Osun State University
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
It provides an avenue for me to lend my voice in kicking against various forms of biases in work place as it relates to brain research. Membership will help me learn inclusive workplace culture in brain research, which can translate to maximal productivity and job satisfaction.

Omowumi
Femi-Akinlosotu

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because of the mission and vision which incorporate the under re[presented in the neuroscience community, this will enable me to have opportunities to showcase my skills as well as allow me to meet more collaborators in my field.

Olumayowa
IGADO

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Comparative neuroanatomy
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To broaden my neuroscience research network, have access to research materials and grants, and also increase the visibility of my research

Hidaayah
Jimoh-Abdulghaffaar

Graduate student at University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
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
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because it is a body that identifies with and gives a platform of representation for black women in neuroscience such as myself.

FARIDA
KHALID MUSA

Graduate student at Ahmadu Bello university Zaria
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
It will give me an opportunity to expand my knowledge and also give me better visibility in learn new things. Also create awareness in so many fields that has to do with Neuroscience. Most importantly I want to learn from ALBA network

Rhoda
Kolo

Graduate student at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to get mentorship and networking opportunities as I am in the early stages of my career. I will also love to lend my voice in advocacy for more women representation in Neuroscience in my community.

Susan
Lewu

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ilorin
Nigeria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurdegeneration
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Other
Neurodegeneration
I joined ALBA because :
I'll like to be a part of a body that is able to help young researchers especially those who are under represented due to poor backgrounds or economic challenges to reach their research goals.

Adejoke Elizabeth
Memudu

Department head at Edo University Iyamho
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To be in a network where Neuroscience advocacy and support is their core goal for minority individual
For an opportunity to get science networking and mentoring opportunity for my career and my students' seeking for research lab or postgraduate schools out of Africa for training in Neuroscience research.

Oluwatomilayo
Odum

Graduate student at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Other
How to perform global cerebral ischemia
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I need a mentor

Chizarum
Ogbonda

Graduate student at University of Port-Harcourt
Nigeria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics

Oritoke
Okeowo

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Nigeria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I desire to contribute my quota to neuroscience research and visibility as a female African neuroscientist