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

Mohamed
Elgamal

Physician/Other medical professional at Mansoura University Hospitals
Egypt Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurotoxicology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that in order to prevent and control the neurodegenerative disorders, multidisciplinary approach should be implemented. That's why I am joining ALBA Network.

Óscar
Elía-Zudaire

Graduate student at Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante
Spain
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Hoda
Eliwa

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM U1253, University of Tours
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Kate
Ellacott

Professor or equivalent position at University of Exeter
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Networking, mentoring and improved representation.

Nada
Elmhlawy

Graduate student at Faculty of Science, Alexandria University
Egypt Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As I think it would help me evaluate my neural knowledge and help to achieve my goal.

El Hafedh
Elmouhab

Research/Staff scientist at Faculty of Sciences and Technology - University of Nouakchott
Mauritania
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To strengthen my knowledge in Neuroscience, to actively participate in volunteer activities, and to create new contacts and expand my network

Lauri
Elsilä

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a person of several intersecting privileges, I find it important to join the action for equity and diversity, values dear to me. By joining ALBA I hope to constantly learn more, but also to constantly remind myself of the work that still needs to be done at this front.

Juan Manuel
Encinas Pérez

Lab/Research director at Achucarro Basque center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to help building a better society and make a contribution not restricted to the scientific field.

Chinedu
Enegide

Department head at Novena University
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Passion for neurorelated research is my major reason

Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’
English

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate

Olivia
Engmann

Lab/Research director at FSU Jena
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support diversity in science. As equal opportunity office during professorial appointments in our University I am also in a position to implicate any diversity measures and would therefore like to stay up to date in this regard.

Safak
Er

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurotrophic factors
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
During FENS2020 Virtual Forum, I had chance to join many Alba events. The scope of the events and sincerity of the speakers made me feel positive about career in science again. I am looking forward to join Alba Network to receive&provide support and to contribute towards equity in academia and science.

Mert
Erginkaya

Graduate student at Champalimaud Research
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because ALBA's code of practice should have already been the norm in all scientific institutions

Brenda
Erhardt

Postdoctoral fellow at Fundación Instituto Leloir
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As someone who identifies with multiple of the underrepresented groups in neuroscience and knowing the challenges this entails, I want to join ALBA to be a part of the change in the brain science field and to support its future transformation.

Michael
Ernst

Graduate student at Goethe University Frankfurt
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in engaging in the development and exploration of strategies to mitigate cultural biases in neuroscience to foster and promote an inclusive and equitable community.

Claudia
Espinosa-Garcia

Research/Staff scientist at Emory University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I consider Alba to be a great opportunity to access unique mentoring resources for advancing my career, especially at this early stage, and to have a better understanding of how mentoring in STEM fields work.