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

Swapnil
Supekar

Research/Staff scientist at Modern Education Society's Nowrosjee Wadia College Pune
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To get updated in the field. To have collaborations with scientific community.

Timilehin Bakare
Surajudeen

Graduate student at National Research University, Higher School of Economics
Russia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Neuromodulation techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to connect with experts and like minds in the field of Neuroscience research.

Gowthaman
Suresh babu

Graduate student at Ruhr University Bochum
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a PhD student in cellular neuroscience, I believe in the importance of diversity and inclusivity in scientific research. I am eager to connect with like-minded individuals who are committed to fostering an equitable scientific community. I am also looking forward to learning from the experiences of others, sharing my own insights, and contributing to the network’s mission. I believe that being part of this network will enrich my research and understanding and allow me to contribute to the broader cause of promoting diversity in neuroscience.

Rob
Sutherland

Department head at University of Lethbridge
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to promote diversity in neuroscience

Lehmann
Sylvain

Lab/Research director at Institut des Neurosciences de Montpellier (INM)
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
I joined ALBA because :
Adhesion to integrity principle in research

Mabou Talom
Symphorien

Graduate student at University of Yaounde 1
Cameroon Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To extend my network in neuroscience and bring my contribution to this vaste domain.

Nikolaos
Syrmos

Postdoctoral fellow at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
It's a great opportunity to learn new things

Lucas
Taoro-González

Postdoctoral fellow at Hospital Universitario de Canarias
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to take part in the defense of diversity in science, particularly on my field

Ghrairi
Taoufik

Professor or equivalent position at Faculté des sciences de tunis
Tunisia
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I hope I can enhance my nerworking and help my students. Also, I wish to disseminate data by hosting some events.

Alessandro
Tavano

Research/Staff scientist at Goethe University Frankfurt
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
I joined ALBA because :
Because I am a first generation status, gay man in science and each component thrives on the other two.
I see Alba's network as a chance to develop my career, network, and get to know interesting people.

Vinod
Tiwari

Professor or equivalent position at Indian Institute of Technology (B.H.U.) Varanasi-221005 (U.P.) India
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Rajan Kumar
Tiwari

Graduate student at Banaras Hindu University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Other
Cancer Neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It's an umbrella association for neuroscience and other researchers inclined toward neuroscience research. It will be a privilege to be part of such a giant organization dedicated to solving real-life problems.

Gabriel
Tofani

Graduate student at University College Cork
Ireland
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Other
Circadian Rhythm
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Molecular approaches

Nicolas
Toni

Professor or equivalent position at University of Lausanne Hospital
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Help increase diversity in sciences

Daniel
Tornero Prieto

Lab/Research director at University of Barcelona
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I think is a nice strategy, very important in the today's society. We need to push towards equality in all the fields and in particular in science.

Ignacio
Torres

Professor or equivalent position at Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Our research institution is committed with the principles of equality and the objectives of the ALBA network