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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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

Elias
Chipofya

Graduate student at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
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Mubeen
Goolam

Lab/Research director at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Due to the long-term effects of Apartheid, black South Africans are severely underrepresented in almost all academic fields including neuroscience. I want to increase the visibility of my African brain organoid initiative by joining ALBA and shining a light on African neuroscience conducted in Africa by Africans.

Amadi
Ihunwo

Professor or equivalent position at University of the witwatersrand
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA has taken the Lead in issues of Diversity in Brain Sciences to which I can relate with from my own personal experiences and from interacting with other Neuroscientists globally. I will like to be an example of how to persist in diverse environments with diverse people and excel in Neuroscience research and career path irrespective of one’s gender, religion, nationality and otherwise. ALBA transcends the needs of individuals to Societies to nations and so I pledge to make the difference with ALBA

Maahir
Kauchali

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Other
Neuroimmunology, neuroinfections
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I resonate with Albas mission statement to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in brain sciences. Belonging to an underprivileged ethnic historically I understand the frustration that marginalized groups face. I also want to decrease the gender pay gap and as a man it is my responsibility to use my privilege to do so.

Naeem
Sheik Abdul

Research/Staff scientist at Stellenbosch University
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because I believe that inclusive, global collaboration is essential for advancing neuroscience. Coming from an LMIC, I have seen firsthand how underrepresented regions can benefit from, and contribute to, cutting-edge research. I am eager to contribute my perspective and collaborate with like-minded researchers, knowing that together we can create more equitable and innovative solutions for global health.