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

Roberta
Haddad Tovolli

Postdoctoral fellow at Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that the mission of the Alba network is of extreme importance to allow us to make more inclusive and collaborative neuroscience. I am starting my own research group and I would like to implement such vision in my lab as well.

Mussie Ghezu
Hadera

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oslo
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Anna
Hadjihambi

Research/Staff scientist at Foundation for Liver Research
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Pathogenesis of live disease induced brain dysfunction
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about equality diversity and inclusivity! I am also dedicated in helping others achieve their goals

Connor
Haggarty

Postdoctoral fellow at Wayne State University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience, counter bias and discrimination, recognize underrepresented scientists' contributions, and access professional development opportunities tailored to empower neuroscientists from diverse backgrounds. I am a member of the DEI committee for the European Behavioural Pharmacology Society and want to enhance the engagement we have with this committee and in the society.

Caroline
Haimerl

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Research
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I firmly believe that for science to have a meaningful and widespread impact, it must be pursued by a diverse community of scientists who bring forth a spectrum of perspectives, ideas, and approaches.

Farzin
Hajebrahimi

Physician/Other medical professional at Istanbul Medipol University
Türkiye Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques

Aileen
Hakus

Postdoctoral fellow at Charite UNiversitätsmedizin Berlin, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE)
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to join the ALBA network to give a voice to women in science, who are still underrepresented, especially at higher levels and despite 2024, equality is still not where it should be!

Vanessa
Hall

Professor or equivalent position at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am chairwoman of DANWISE (Danish Society for Women in Science), a non-profit organization in Denmark and am also a neuroscientist.

Adam
Hamed

Research/Staff scientist at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry

Mohamed
Hammad

Physician/Other medical professional at University of Sadat City
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because it represents a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking institution that embraces innovation and cutting-edge technologies, especially in areas like artificial intelligence and data science, which are transforming healthcare and neurological research.

Ghada
Hammad

Graduate student at Alexandria University
Egypt
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging

Katrine Sjaastad
Hanssen

Postdoctoral fellow at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
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Fay
Harrison

CEO at BrainsCAN
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :

Samantha
Harrison

Graduate student at The University of Nottingham
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to help raise awareness on diversity issues in neuroscience

Claire
Harvey

Program manager/Administrator at Western University
Canada
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am an EDI Specialist working to support researchers in the area of brain research. I would like to have access to resources and a community that can help me with ideas and initiatives to increase diversity and inclusivity for the researchers I work with.

Gal
Haspel

Professor or equivalent position at New Jersey Institute of Technology
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have always been committed to advancing empathy, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of identities. As a first-generation college student and a recently naturalized immigrant, I am acutely aware of the uneven playing field many students, faculty, and staff face. I have also significantly benefited from collaborations with students, peers, and mentors of diverse backgrounds and identities.