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

Arish
Mudra Rakshasa-Loots

Postdoctoral fellow at The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about integrating authentic equity and inclusion within neuroscience research, regardless of field of research or analytical approach. I hope to support colleagues from marginalised backgrounds to feel welcomed and thrive in neuroscience.

Fabien
Naneix

Lab/Research director at University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I know and acknowledge how lucky I am to have succeed in my career as neuroscientist. But I also acknowledge that not everybody has this chance and that there is numerous obstacles especially for already underrepresented groups. I would like to work toward better opportunities and environment in our work for everyone.

Timothy
O'Leary

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I represented my department on issues of diversity and served on our Athena SWAN committee, and believe that our institutions underestimate how damaging lack of diversity is on science and society generally.

Ellis
Onwordi

Postdoctoral fellow at Queen Mary University of London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to advance work that seeks to make clinical research more representative of the populations that they serve.

Martin
Osugo

Graduate student at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
My research interest is in schizophrenia, a disorder which disproportionately affects black people in the USA/Europe. Black people also suffer from poorer outcomes once diagnosed. As a member of this under-represented group in neuroscience, I am passionate about improving these outcomes and I think that working collaboratively will be invaluable.

Oluyinka
Oyeniji

Graduate student at De Montfort University
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroengineering and robotics
Other
Neuroethics
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To promote neuroethics within the African context, interact with peers and learn new knowledge

Christopher
Petkov

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Cognitive systems neuroscientist invovled in advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives at my institution.

Jacek
Podlaski

Undergraduate student at University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Srikanth
Ramaswamy

Research/Staff scientist at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
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Narender
Ramnani

Professor or equivalent position at Royal Holloway, University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
The global nature of ALBA’s mission to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in brain science is inspiring. This is an exciting opportunity for neuroscientists from around the world to work together to understand local and international barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion, to empower each other, and to dismantle these them. It is a real privilege to be part of a this network!

Mohanbabu
Rathnaiah

Physician/Other medical professional at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I strognly believe in promoting equity and diversity in all spheres of life. I am hoping to learn more, support more and network more with ALBA members.

Fabio
Ribeiro Rodrigues

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Abhimanyu
Roy

Graduate student at Queen Mary University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Quantum Chemestry, Artificial Intelligence in Human Brain
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to an exciting research opportunity, forward-thinking, fast-moving network. I feel my skills are particularly well-suited to this position because I always work on great innovation & technology.

SEBIN
SABU

Graduate student at GOLDSMITHS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I am a first graduate Indian student; I hope to be part of this community will aid me in the research and get help in mentoring.

Aman
Saleem

Professor or equivalent position at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to contribute towards improving equity in neuroscience

Mootaz
Salman

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques