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
Join the Network

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

Yu Fang
Yang

Postdoctoral fellow at Freie Universtat Berlin
Germany
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA aligns with my experiences as a Taiwanese female neuroscientist in Berlin, where I've faced unique challenges. I'm eager to contribute my perspective, collaborate with diverse professionals, and promote cultural understanding within brain sciences. ALBA's initiatives will help me create a more inclusive research environment, directly impacting my field and the wider scientific community.

Michael
Yassa

Professor or equivalent position at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am deeply committed to ensuring equal participation and inclusion for all members of minoritized groups in STEM. The ALBA is a community of like-minded individuals, all working towards promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences. I joined because I feel like I can contribute to the network’s goals and also learn from colleagues involved in implementing best practices.

Hamed
Yeganegi

Graduate student at Technical University of Munich
Germany
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support the philosophy behind ALBA network, as trying to provide equal chance for every person who shows interest in perusing research in neuroscience.

Abhijith
Yenikekaluva

Other at Mahajan Imaging
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I have a strong background in neuroscience, with a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering & Design from École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint Étienne, France. My Master’s Degree and research experience have given me a strong foundation in the principles of neuroscience and have sparked my interest in furthering my education in this field.

Emma
Yhnell

Other at Cardiff University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am equality and diversity member of the British Neuroscience Association

İmran Gökçen
Yılmaz Karaman

Research/Staff scientist at Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
Türkiye Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
With the advice of Dr.Blanca Bolea, to meet with female scientist and act with solidarity while producing scientific knowledge

Nouran
Yonis

Graduate student at American University in Cairo
Egypt Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be connected with people around the world specialized in brain

Anna
Yotova

Graduate student at Geothe University Frankfurt
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have been an elected student representative of our Bio faculty's equalty council for more than 3 years now, fighting for equal opportunities and diversity within my university. I would now like to take my efforts outside my institution and promote these ideas more globally. I would furthermore like to connect with similar-minded Neuroscientists of all levels in Academia, especially in light of the current pandemic's challenges on international networking.
It would be a joy and an honour to join the ALBA network and be a part of this much needed change!

Yichao
Yu

Postdoctoral fellow at Univerisity College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Margarita
Zachariou

Postdoctoral fellow at Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetic
Cyprus Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to contribute in any way I can in promoting diversity (including gender equality) in science and society. I have been involved and coordinated various actions here in Cyprus to raise awareness on the challenges women scientist face and hope to leverage this cause through joining an international network like ALBA.

Augustina Noel
Zackariyas

Other at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
India
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Auditory neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
Auditory Brain stem response
I joined ALBA because :
I love science and I am interested to learn more about neuroscience.
I believe ALBA would be a great platform for me to learn and nurture neuroscience.
More importantly, I want to reach out to society through ALBA.

Mohamed
Zahran

Undergraduate student at university Jaume I
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I wanna be part of this network

Nermeen
Zakaria Abuelezz

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science and Technology
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular biology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am very interested in contributing to increasing awareness to neurodegenerative disorders in my country (Egypt) and my continent (Africa). Neurodegenerative disorders are hugely increasing in our continent, however, we still lack the proper facilities and mindset to tackle this issue. Joining ALBA network will provide me with the DEI skills and good training opportunities to increase my technical and advocacy skills to help transfer this gained knowledge to my local and regional partners &students. It will provide a solid chance for the much needed and more equalized collaborations in this field in our country and continent.

Amira
Zaky

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Science/Alexandria University
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am willing to serve ALBA mission in the region by helping in developing capacities of the growing neuroscientists. As I have witnessed the development of neuroscience i the African continent over the last decade during which I have been actively involved in such process through building our own lab and serving IBRO as ARC member for 7 years. Serving ALBA mission represents continuity and suitability activities to support equity, diversity and inclusion in the field.

Ioannis
Zalachoras

Postdoctoral fellow at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Alemeh
Zamani

Lab/Research director at Masaryk University
Czechia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neuropathic pain
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I seek to expand my network, as there is so much I want to do and little I know.