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

Esther
Klingler

Professor or equivalent position at VIB-CBD KU Leuven
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network to support its mission of enhancing equality and visibility for underrepresented minorities in Neuroscience. After overcoming serious health challenges, I continued my career thanks to strong support from colleagues and mentors. I’m committed to fostering a community where everyone can thrive, regardless of their unique journey.

Ewelina
Knapska

Professor or equivalent position at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about equal access to education and career prospects in science. Within my local community and using the fora of professional groups that I belong to, I would like to promote equal access to opportunities in science.

Janine
Knauer-Arloth

Lab/Research director at Max Planck of Psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics

Sophie
Knobloch-Bollmann

Postdoctoral fellow at University Freiburg
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a female researcher that deals with the life as a researcher and having a family. I am also Gender and Diversity Representative for IN-CODE an DFG-funded consortium of researchers located in Freiburg and Berlin. I hope to get inspiration from ALBA.

Firas
Kobeissy

Professor or equivalent position at American University of Beirut
Lebanon Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
As a president of the IBRO-MENA, we plan to have the neuroscience more promoted in the Middle east and the Arab countries where we plan several activities and conferences. Teaming with ALBA will offer better scientific connection in the area of neuroscience which is an area that is undeserved in our region.
This kind of collaboration among neuroscientists will promote expertise exchange and will help students achieve better training in the area of neuro-related projects.

NURAN
KOCAK

Graduate student at FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
United States
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Other
neuroimmunology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Silvia
Kochen

Department head at Researcher, National Council of Scientific and Technology Research (CONICET)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in joining the Network that addresses the problem of gender equity and contemplates the socio-cultural reality of each place to develop a science that contributes to social justice and sovereignty.

Muriel
Koehl

Research/Staff scientist at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
To promote equity and show that it matters to all of us. To network and propose my expertise to whomeever might need it.

Amanda
Koire

Physician/Other medical professional at 32-Massachusetts Psychiatric Society
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
I joined ALBA because :
To support diversity in neuropsychiatric research!

SAILENDRAKUMAR
KOLATT CHANDRAN

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Haifa
Israel Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Research collaboration, innovation and to advance knowledge and skills.

Sourav
Kolay

Postdoctoral fellow at UT Southwestern Medical Center
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I grew up in a cosmopolitan environment. I have been in three different cities for my education in India. After completing my PhD in India, I moved to Dallas for postdoctoral research. I always believed that inclusion and diversity is essential; it helps us gather diverse idea, gives varied point of view and makes us more accommodative to others. I support the mission of ALBA in creating equality and diversity and would be happy to support and network with the fellow members.

Rhoda
Kolo

Graduate student at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to get mentorship and networking opportunities as I am in the early stages of my career. I will also love to lend my voice in advocacy for more women representation in Neuroscience in my community.

Laura
Kondrataviciute

Graduate student at Krembil research Institute
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to connect with a diverse community of neuroscientists, foster collaborations, and promote inclusivity in science. As I advance in my neurodegenerative disease research, I see Alba as a valuable platform to exchange ideas, grow professionally, and contribute to a more inclusive scientific landscape.

Nikolaos
KONSTANTINIDES

Lab/Research director at Institut Jacques Monod
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that the research world suffers from lack of diversity. By eliminating (or, at least, reducing) structural racism, we should be able to reduce that. I am interested in joining Alba to aid in these efforts.

Christos
Konstantinou

Research/Staff scientist at Foundation for Liver Research
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn more abou EDI and do better

Janja
Kopic

Graduate student at School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)