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

Jibrin
Danladi

Graduate student at Aarhus University
Denmark
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to connect with global neuroscience community in spreading best practices.

Ayan
Das

Research/Staff scientist at Indian Institute of Technology kanpur
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to gain more knowledge by building strong network as I am new in this field.

Simon
DASTE

Graduate student at Brown University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to promote equality and diversity in the brain sciences. I want to receive training for developing strategies to provide access for underrepresented groups in Neuroscience.

Pasha
Davoudian

Graduate student at Yale School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Interested in broadening my clinical and research groups and mentor next generation since I benefited from great mentors

Mario
de Bono

Lab/Research director at IST Austria
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to add my voice about the need to recognize unconscious bias.

Jaime
de la Rocha

Professor or equivalent position at IDIBAPS
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because it is time that researchers understand the importance of diversity in our societies but more important in our laboratories.

Alejandro
de la Torre-Luque

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Other
Psychiatric epidemiology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I think the Alba network constitutes an outstanding scientific initiative comprising basic and applied neuroscientists and academicians, with a clear interest in enhancing the social awareness of equity and inclusion. It would be my pleasure to get involved in such an ambitious network.

Francesco
De Logu

Professor or equivalent position at University of Florence
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Want to join the ALBA Network to promote diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience, collaborate with underrepresented peers, and contribute to advancing equitable opportunities in research. Being part of this community aligns with my commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in neuroscience while addressing systemic barriers in academia.

Ciro
De Luca

Research/Staff scientist at Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
Italy Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring

Filippo
Del Bene

Lab/Research director at INSERM
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Sara
del Olmo Fernández

Physician/Other medical professional at Ministry of Justice
Spain Website
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I hope I can support your network and make it more visible in Spain

Santosh
Deo

Research/Staff scientist at Birthday Medical College Teaching Hospital
Nepal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
I joined ALBA because :
To learn latest developments in neuroscience and make networks.

Damien
Depannemaecker

Postdoctoral fellow at CNRS
France
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Other
Theoretical approaches

Jean-Marc
DEVAUD

Professor or equivalent position at Paul Sabatier University
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate

SWAPNIL
DEY

Graduate student at Cotton University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested to ioun the community and get a better exposure

Ashish
Dhir

Research/Staff scientist at University of California, Davis
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Promote diversity in Science