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

Said
Salehe

Graduate student at Florida International University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA aim of fostering equity and diversity aligns well with one of my ambitions of promoting diversity and inclusion in neuroscience and public health. There are more to be learned and harnessed in advancing science by working with people from different backgrounds and population groups.

Simon
Sanchez

Graduate student at Michigan State University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I see a need to enhance the diversity and inclusion in science by promoting the recruitment and retainment of historically excluded minorities in science. The mission of the Alba Network aligns with my values and I hope that I can learn from the network of members and also contribute to the community.

Ruben
Sanchez

Other at University of California, Santa Cruz
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Alvaro
Sanz

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States
Gender : Man Prefer to self describe
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Avijite Kumer
Sarkar

Postdoctoral fellow at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I'm joining the ALBA Network to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience. As a neuroscientist focused on neurodegenerative diseases, I aim to contribute to the network’s mission of empowering underrepresented groups, advocating for equality, and promoting best practices to create a more inclusive scientific community.

Neil
Savalia

Graduate student at Yale School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a child of migrants and a current aspiring physician scientist, I have benefitted tremendously from training environments that promote diverse and inclusive academic cultures. I hope to support and champion efforts like those of the ALBA network to help improve our community for the future.

Eitan
Schechtman

Professor or equivalent position at University of California Irvine
United States
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)

Michael
Shadlen

Professor or equivalent position at Columbia University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
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)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm passionate about the topic and make the field better. For me, it is about effecting structural, institutional, and attitudinal change. I am the father of two biracial women (trans and bi). So it is also about allyship.

Ajay
Singh

Science writer/Editor at Amity University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about recent research

Lucas
Sjulson

Lab/Research director at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
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
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
to help promote DEIA initiatives

Samuel
Stea

Undergraduate student at Bucknell University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have observed attitudes and biases (whether deliberate or not) in my field which I believe actively narrow scientific perspectives and harm the discipline. Put simply, I am looking for a network to combat this, as I feel it will serve fellow scientists and the field at large.

Rodrigo
Triana Del Rio

Postdoctoral fellow at New York University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Bacause I support the role and leadershipt that they take to make all different under represented groups visible in the scientific field.

Keith
Trujillo

Professor or equivalent position at California State University San Marcos
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a Latinx scientist and much of my career has been focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the sciences.

Jason
Tucciarone

Professor or equivalent position at Stanford
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to be an ally, promote diversity, and remove barriers to a career in academic basic and clinical research and education.

Matthew
Turner

Program manager/Administrator at Simons Foundation
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Other
Practical theology and public health, Christianity, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies
I joined ALBA because :
To increase my knowledge, learning, and networking to drive DEI goals as the manager of a computational neuroscience center.

Raymond
Villareal

Graduate student at University of California Irvine
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to express my dedication and intentionality to creating more equitable spaces for researchers. As a member, I hope to stay accessible to new opportunities and learn from others who are contributing to DEI research and practices.