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

Pilar
Okenve Ramos

Postdoctoral fellow at Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to proactive contribute to the improvement of peoples lives through their inclusion at the workplace, for everyone to have the same opportunities to get there, and to make sure that they are provided with the tools to achieve their goals.

Oritoke
Okeowo

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Nigeria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I desire to contribute my quota to neuroscience research and visibility as a female African neuroscientist

Ofure
Okoh

Graduate student at Max Planck School of Cognition
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Anthropology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe this platform will help expand my research network

Tolulope
Oladele

Graduate student at University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a young scientist with a bright vision to tackle some of the existing challenges we are facing in neuroscience, and I wish to join ALBA because I believe that being a part of this platform would help me grow and bring me closer to achieving this dream.

Olutayo
Olaseinde

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ilorin
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to have access to great opportunities that Alba presents for the proper visibility of brain research in my immediate environment.

Ian
Oldenburg

Professor or equivalent position at Rutgers University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am deeply invested in expanding the accessibility of neuroscience to people of different backgrounds. ALBA seems to be an excellent opportunity to help get people involved who otherwise would not have these options. I personally come from a mixed race background and have seen first hand the disparity in the opportunities given to different members of my family.

Azahara
Oliva Gonzalez

Professor or equivalent position at Cornell University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Want to keep up to date with initiatives in Europe that help promoto excellence and diversity in science.

Vinicius
Oliveira

Postdoctoral fellow at Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, my goal in joining Alba is to work together with other underrepresented groups to show the diversity in brain sciences. Also, I want to support and help younger scientists within my community.

Samson
Olorunnado

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Rwanda
Rwanda Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining because I want to be involved in reaching the unreached with science communication

Laura
Olsen

Postdoctoral fellow at Air Force Research Laboratory
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques

Alicja
Olszewska

Graduate student at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Neuroplasticity
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a scientist and a mother and I want to make science more accessible for all parents, especially in the early stages of career and parenthood.

Baliqis
Olukade

Graduate student at Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
This is a platform that will help me build a network for my career and also have access to any current news and updates globally.

Jimmy
Olusakin

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Maryland
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I appreciate the organization’s motive of inclusiveness and diversity

Noah
Omeiza

Graduate student at Taiwan
Taiwan Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to advocate for diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience, and to connect with a community that empowers underrepresented groups in brain research

Esra
Öncel

Graduate student at Karolinska Institutet
Sweden
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Sensory systems neuroscience

Berilsu
ÖNER

Undergraduate student at bogazici university
Türkiye Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining ALBA because I deeply value its mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience. As someone coming from an interdisciplinary background and an underrepresented region in global science, I find ALBA’s efforts to amplify diverse voices incredibly inspiring. I’m eager to connect with a like-minded community, learn from others’ experiences, and stay informed about opportunities that can help me grow both as a researcher and as an advocate for inclusive science. I believe that being part of ALBA will not only support my personal and academic development but also empower me to contribute meaningfully to the neuroscience community.