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

Mai
Saleh

Research/Staff scientist at National Research Centre
Egypt Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I am very much fascinated by studding the foundational bases of higher cognition and the exceptional power of the neurodiversity population. Neuroscience advancements open the door wide to nourish my passion and excitement in relation to unleashing the bases after human behaviors and attitudes. ALBA membership will help me in finding opportunities and resources to increase my knowledge. ALBA's network is ideal for exchanging experiences and scientific collaborations. ALBA's initiatives are the best of kind to keep me near the field that I admire.

Said
Salehe

Graduate student at Florida International University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA aim of fostering equity and diversity aligns well with one of my ambitions of promoting diversity and inclusion in neuroscience and public health. There are more to be learned and harnessed in advancing science by working with people from different backgrounds and population groups.

Mohammad Saied
Salehi

Professor or equivalent position at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
I joined ALBA because :
To include me further in the international neuroscience community

Samson Sahile
Salile

Research/Staff scientist at Arba Minch University
Ethiopia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because it is working on diversity and towards equity , I much support the mission of the network.

Angeles
Salles

Professor or equivalent position at University of Illinois at Chicago
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am deeply committed to increasing diversity in our field as I believe that differences in perspectives can nurture a creative and fruitful scientific environment. I believe the ALBA network will enable me to continue these efforts with an even broader impact.

Mootaz
Salman

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Natalina
Salmaso

Professor or equivalent position at Carleton U
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Bobana
Samardzija

Graduate student at University of Rijeka
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Other
Protein Aggregation implicated in Chronic mental illnesses
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
During my PhD in Croatia, I have become more sensible about advocating for mental health of researchers, especially for young people just entering the academia. So my hope is to try and work on this issue with Alba network. Also, since my university doesn't have high resources for attending international conferences, I want to try to apply for travel grants and stipends offered by Alba.

Tuane Bazanella
Sampaio

Professor or equivalent position at State University of Centro Oeste
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Once I am part of underrepresented groups and that several barriers have arisen and still arise in my career in neurosciences, I intend that participation in the Alba community will help me understand such differences, give a voice and open paths for the next generations.

Patricia
Sampedro-Piquero

Postdoctoral fellow at Psychology faculty. Malaga University.
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing

Danielle
Sams

Graduate student at Otto-von-Guericke Universität
Germany Website
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining Alba as I would like to be part of a team of neuroscientists aiming to promote more diversity and inclusion within the field.

Maitena
San Juan Ansoleaga

Graduate student at CIC bioGUNE
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to improve my networking with the aim of increasing my knowledge in the field as well as getting more involved in the research going on in neurodegeration.

Ruben
Sanchez

Other at University of California, Santa Cruz
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Teresa
Sanchez

Professor or equivalent position at Weill Cornell Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques

Simon
Sanchez

Graduate student at Michigan State University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I see a need to enhance the diversity and inclusion in science by promoting the recruitment and retainment of historically excluded minorities in science. The mission of the Alba Network aligns with my values and I hope that I can learn from the network of members and also contribute to the community.

Jose Vicente
Sanchez-Mut

Research/Staff scientist at Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join Alba to promote equality.