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

Mohamed
Abdelhack

Postdoctoral fellow at Washington University in St. Louis
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Parwez
Ahmad

Postdoctoral fellow at Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences
Czechia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches

Andrew F.
Alalade

Physician/Other medical professional at Royal Preston Hospital
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am quite keen on countering health inequalities and under-representation of black professionals within the neuroscience community, and ALBA has that as part of its objectives.

Alberto
Antonietti

Postdoctoral fellow at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Computation, modeling, and simulation

Ali Özgür
Argunsah

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
To support diversity

Giacomo
Ariani

Postdoctoral fellow at Western University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

IOANNIS
BONOVOLIAS

Postdoctoral fellow at ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI
Greece Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Vinícius
Carvalho

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
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 (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
There are few (if any) initiatives to promote equity and diversity in brain research in my country.

Simon
Castillo

Postdoctoral fellow at The Institute of Cancer Research
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Other
Neuro-Oncology
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Networking and et involved in brain research worldwide

Ryan John
Cubero

Postdoctoral fellow at Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Being a Filipino scientist living in Austria, I strongly support ALBA's mission of promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in neuroscience.

Mohamed
Elgamal

Physician/Other medical professional at Mansoura University Hospitals
Egypt Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurotoxicology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that in order to prevent and control the neurodegenerative disorders, multidisciplinary approach should be implemented. That's why I am joining ALBA Network.

Chase
Francis

Postdoctoral fellow at National Institute on Drug Abuse
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Hoping to connect with like-minded individuals and groups

Beliu
Garcia Parra

Physician/Other medical professional at Bellvitge University Hospital
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
because I'm very interesting in neuroscience

Francesco
Gobbo

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe in what ALBA stands for, and for the recognition and promotion of diversity in Neuroscience

Mussie Ghezu
Hadera

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oslo
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Farzin
Hajebrahimi

Physician/Other medical professional at Istanbul Medipol University
Türkiye Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques