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

Yoav
Livneh

Lab/Research director at Weizmann Institute of Science
Israel Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I think its mission is very important

Johannes
Lohmeier

Physician/Other medical professional at Charité University Hospital Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neuroinflammatio, Neurooncology
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to actively partake in reshaping the (clinical) neuroscience landscape by fostering diversity and equality. I am eager to contribute to their efforts in mitigating bias, elevating underrepresented individuals, and promoting a collaborative, inclusive scientific environment. I am excited to be a part of this transformative journey.

E. Javier
Lopez Soto

Postdoctoral fellow at Brown University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to promote equality and diversity in the brain sciences, and particularly public and higher education institutions. I want to get training, advocate and develop strategies to provide access for underrepresented groups.

Mychael
Lourenco

Lab/Research director at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that ALBA plays a key role in fostering diversity and inclusion in neuroscience. I am happy to be part of and contribute to such an important initiative.

João Miguel
Lousa Dias Ferreira

Graduate student at Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
Portugal
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To connect with my peers, develop partnership and collaboration in research projects, and to get in touch with the latest news and works being developed in Neurosciences.

Christian
Lüscher

Professor or equivalent position at University of Geneva
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
Because I am committed to the cause

Mateus
Luz Levandowski

Professor or equivalent position at Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
Brazil Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I was very excited to attend the Alba network at the IBRO 2019 meeting. I certainly want to be part of this and collaborate for a more diverse science and education.

Kauê
Machado Costa

Professor or equivalent position at University of Alabama at Birmingham
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I was born in the Brazilian Amazon and emigrated to pursue a scientific career, first to southeast Brazil, then Germany, and now the US. My experience made me sensitive to issues of diversity in academia. Joining ALBA will increase my reach and impact on providing opportunities to underrepresented scientists.

Jakob
Macke

Professor or equivalent position at Technical University of Munich
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Neuroscience needs diversity, and ALBA is a great initiative towards that goal.

Baptiste
MAHÉO

Graduate student at ESPCI Paris
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I think that supporting the promotion of diversity in brain research is crucial and need to be improved at many levels.

Mahmoud Bukar
Maina

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sussex
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to join the ALBA Network because promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences is essential for advancing the field and unlocking new discoveries. I am particularly keen on working with groups to increase the inclusion of underrepresented scientists and models of African ancestry. ALBA's goals thus align with my values and my desire to make a positive impact. I am excited about the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future for the brain sciences.

Hugo
Malagon

Research/Staff scientist at Center for Brain Research, Medical University of Vienna
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
As a Colombian in neuroscience, I understand the barriers that underrepresented groups face in STEM. ALBA's commitment to equity and inclusivity aligns with my values. I think that creating awareness of these issues and providing spaces for discussion benefits society. I would love to be part of that initiative.

Michael Vencer
Malaluan

Graduate student at University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
Philippines Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in inclusivity, diversity, and representation and in pushing for these in the scientific (and academic) community.

Mohd Yaseen
Malik

Graduate student at university of Oxford
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I intended to join this amazing group for networking and mentoring opportunities.

Sergey
Malkin

Research/Staff scientist at Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russia
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Darshan
Mandge

Postdoctoral fellow at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
To promote equality and fairness in neuroscience research and academia