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

Gunel
Ayyubova

Research/Staff scientist at Azerbaijan Medical University
Azerbaijan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Sayma
Azeem

Graduate student at Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica
Taiwan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I think it is a really good initiative, that works on various aspects to develop brain science. Especially the initiatives to support underrepresented groups in science. This helps in developing these groups and also boosts their confidence. I am joining ALBA since this is true for me as well.

Joshua
Babalola

Graduate student at Medical University of Graz
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I decided to join ALBA for better visibility as a black neuroscientist and also to have access to qualitative mentoring and opportunities for career development and transferable skills

Tom
Baden

Professor or equivalent position at University of Sussex
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Aleksandra
Badura

Professor or equivalent position at Erasmus MC
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Veronica
Baez

Lab/Research director at Instituto de Biologia Celular y Neurociencia
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA network promotes equity at all levels. By becoming a member, we would have the opportunity to highlight the difficulties we face. More importantly, we would be able to offer our expertise to assist other groups facing similar difficulties.

Raymundo
Baez Mendoza

Lab/Research director at German Primate Center
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As an underrepresented scientist, I'm eager to join ALBA to contribute to its mission of empowering scientists, provide development opportunities and increase the visibility of underrepresented voices.

Rose
Bagot

Professor or equivalent position at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Siddharth
Baindur

Graduate student at Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University
Czechia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Behavioral neuroscience
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I like the mentoring facility at ALBA, at the same time looking for platforms which promote and help develop young scientists, I wish to participate and even to volunteer in the networking events at major brain science conferences. Being a part of the scientific community and contributing my best towards research and development

Jaideep
Bains

Professor or equivalent position at University of Calgary
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
This is an important initiative for increasing diversity in science. By connecting multiple institutions and individuals, it provides a powerful platform to drive change

Alastair
Baker

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Leeds
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
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.

Hari Baskar
Balasubramanian

Graduate student at University of Vienna
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As ALBA is well known for it's networking the people on the research of neuroscience. It's supports the early carrier neuroscientist in many ways. It's always helpful to be a part of scientific community.

Matilde
Balbi

Professor or equivalent position at Queensland Brain Institute
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to do my part, as a group leader, in creating a better environment for scientists from different backgrounds

Tracy
Bale

Professor or equivalent position at University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Mentoring and advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in neuroscience is the key reason for why I joined ALBA. As a Center Director and President of IBRO, I focus on local and global actions to advocate for and support diversity, equity and inclusion through partnerships and activities, including developing and supporting programs and working with organizational and policy makers.

Aiste
Baleisyte

Postdoctoral fellow at The Rockefeller University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA network to be able to connect with an amazing ALBA community and participate in their projects. I am interested in sharing my experience that I gained through my PhD years in Switzerland and my current postdoctoral training in the USA.

Chiara
Ballan

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Alba Network gives possibilities to underrepresented categories and I believe it is important to be part of this association as a young woman who has just started as an early researcher.