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

Jiawei
Wang

Postdoctoral fellow at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neurogenomics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to connect with neuroscientists around the world and get informed of and participate in the community events.

RUIXIANG
WANG

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Iowa
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
In laboratories where I have worked, team members are from all over the world. Our ability to generate insightful and impactful research findings relies on the contributions of people from diverse backgrounds. As such, I would like to join ALBA, helping create a more inclusive environment in the neuroscience community.

Edward
Wickstead

Professor or equivalent position at Midwestern University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Alzheimer's disease, Neuroinflammation
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to get involved to promote the crucial importance of equity and diversity in science. As a British neuroscientist living and working in the USA, this is particularly important at this moment in time as DEI is under assault.

Michael
Yassa

Professor or equivalent position at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am deeply committed to ensuring equal participation and inclusion for all members of minoritized groups in STEM. The ALBA is a community of like-minded individuals, all working towards promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences. I joined because I feel like I can contribute to the network’s goals and also learn from colleagues involved in implementing best practices.

Issa
Yusuf

Research/Staff scientist at UMass Med Sch
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am an African originally from Nigeria, and a member of the underrepresented in the U.S. biomedical research enterprise. My minority status has precluded me from accessing different opportunities in my academic journey. Therefore, I want to be a member of ALBA to contribute to advancing science in minority communities.

Yunlu
Zhu

Postdoctoral fellow at New York University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate