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

Corinne
Houart

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I join all initiatives having a chance to improve research culture and promote diversity and inclusion in research and science education. Achieving true diversity in intellectual inputs and leadership is the most effective way to improve our societies and build a more balance world.

Iiris
Hovatta

Professor or equivalent position at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in promoting equality and inclusivity in science and ALBA network is doing great work in this context.

Hiroe
Hu

Postdoctoral fellow at National Institute of Mental Health
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strive to advance equity in neuroscience by bridging biological and sociocultural frameworks in psychiatry. As a Japanese-speaking clinician-scientist, I value ALBA’s mission to promote inclusion and mentorship across borders, identities, and disciplines—and hope to contribute to a more diverse, globally connected neuroscience community.

Hailan
Hu

Lab/Research director at Zhejiang University Interdisciplinary Institute of Neuroscience&Technology (ZIINT)
China Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the ALBA Steering Committee

Jun
Huang

Graduate student at EPFL
Switzerland
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Equality is important for every aspects of the society, I am ALBA network to support and advocate for equality in our field.

Wolf
Huetteroth

Research/Staff scientist at Leipzig University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Inequality needs to be addressed most by those that don't face it;
I'm a caucasian cis-male without handicaps, and that's why I'm here.

Ashley
Huggins

Professor or equivalent position at University of Arizona
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
to join a network of diverse brain scientists and increase visibility for trainees and collaborators :)

Yasmin
Hurd

Professor or equivalent position at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
addiction
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help enhance the visibility of diverse scientists in neuroscience. Such visibility will impact the development of the field and thus open up the doors wider for young investigators from diverse groups to enter this discipline and to become more successful.

Anya
Hurlbert

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn more about ALBA's initiatives, activities, and achievements. I am also keen to promote diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience, and especially in the field of vision science.

Ghulam
HUSSAIN

Professor or equivalent position at Government College University Faisalabad
Pakistan Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
We are working in the field of neurosciences and we aim at finding new bioactive molecules to promote functional restoration and regeneration of injured nerve after an injury by using a rodent model. By joining ALBA, we will be able to be the part of this great community of neuroscientists.

Lindsay
Hyland

Other at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As an educator in neuroscience, I intend to always continue to learn new ways to advocate for and support ALL of my students. I believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion, and I hope to be an ally for change.

Stanley
Ibeh

Graduate student at Dalhousie University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As an upcoming scientist interested in cell and Molecular Neuroscience and synaptic plasticity, Joining ALBA network will provide me a platform to network and connect with broad neuroscience community, while taking advantage of their resources to improve my skills.

Hind
Ibork

Undergraduate student at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences
Morocco
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Leena Ali
Ibrahim

Professor or equivalent position at KAUST
Saudi Arabia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to contribute to increase representation of minorities in neuroscience

Karim
Ibrahim

Professor or equivalent position at Yale University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a neuroscientist, I am joining Alba to contribute to increasing DEIB in neuroscience research. My lab is committed to increasing DEIB in everything that we do, including research and interactions with community participants. I am also interested in mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to working groups in Alba.

UMMULKHAIRI
IBRAHIM

Physician/Other medical professional at FEDERAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE TEACHING HOSPITAL,AZARE,
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I WANT TO CONNECT AND MAKE IMPACT TO MY COMMUNITY.