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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Kamelija
Horvatović

Graduate student at Croatian Institute for Brain Research
Croatia
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As an organizer of workshops and conferences and a future PhD candidate, I see ALBA network as a valuable tool and assistant in connecting with eminent neuroscientists

Corinne
Houart

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I join all initiatives having a chance to improve research culture and promote diversity and inclusion in research and science education. Achieving true diversity in intellectual inputs and leadership is the most effective way to improve our societies and build a more balance world.

Iiris
Hovatta

Professor or equivalent position at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in promoting equality and inclusivity in science and ALBA network is doing great work in this context.

Hailan
Hu

Lab/Research director at Zhejiang University Interdisciplinary Institute of Neuroscience&Technology (ZIINT)
China Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the ALBA Steering Committee

Jun
Huang

Graduate student at EPFL
Switzerland
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Equality is important for every aspects of the society, I am ALBA network to support and advocate for equality in our field.

Wolf
Huetteroth

Research/Staff scientist at Leipzig University
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Inequality needs to be addressed most by those that don't face it;
I'm a caucasian cis-male without handicaps, and that's why I'm here.

Yasmin
Hurd

Professor or equivalent position at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
addiction
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help enhance the visibility of diverse scientists in neuroscience. Such visibility will impact the development of the field and thus open up the doors wider for young investigators from diverse groups to enter this discipline and to become more successful.

Anya
Hurlbert

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn more about ALBA's initiatives, activities, and achievements. I am also keen to promote diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience, and especially in the field of vision science.

Ghulam
HUSSAIN

Professor or equivalent position at Government College University Faisalabad
Pakistan Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
We are working in the field of neurosciences and we aim at finding new bioactive molecules to promote functional restoration and regeneration of injured nerve after an injury by using a rodent model. By joining ALBA, we will be able to be the part of this great community of neuroscientists.

Lindsay
Hyland

Other at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As an educator in neuroscience, I intend to always continue to learn new ways to advocate for and support ALL of my students. I believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion, and I hope to be an ally for change.

Hind
Ibork

Undergraduate student at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences
Morocco
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Leena Ali
Ibrahim

Professor or equivalent position at KAUST
Saudi Arabia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to contribute to increase representation of minorities in neuroscience

PATRICK CHUKWUYENUM
ICHIPI-IFUKOR

Research/Staff scientist at Delta State University, Abraka
Nigeria Website
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

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

Bogna
Ignatowska-Jankowska

Postdoctoral fellow at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Japan Website
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Endocannabinoid system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at my institution and elsewhere

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