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

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

Gal
Haspel

Professor or equivalent position at New Jersey Institute of Technology
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have always been committed to advancing empathy, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of identities. As a first-generation college student and a recently naturalized immigrant, I am acutely aware of the uneven playing field many students, faculty, and staff face. I have also significantly benefited from collaborations with students, peers, and mentors of diverse backgrounds and identities.

Umar
Hassan Abubakar

Undergraduate student at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, Kano State.
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about neuroscience and gain opportunities in order to be successful in my carrier.

Lucas
Hassib Camina

Graduate student at University of São Paulo
Brazil Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a PhD student from Brazil, I am interested in building international networks and conducting high-impact research.

Fritjof
Helmchen

Professor or equivalent position at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support the mission of the ALBA network. Joining means for me to continually self-reflect and see how I myself can help to improve the situation.

Isaac Tabiri
Henneh

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cape Coast
Ghana Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am inspired to join the Alba Network to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience, supporting underrepresented scientists through advocacy, professional growth, and community-building. Contributing to a culture that values all perspectives will strengthen scientific progress and inspire new generations from varied backgrounds to pursue brain science.

Rik
Henson

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Because I believe in improving equity and diversity in neuroscience

Bruno
Herbelin

Research/Staff scientist at EPFL
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To express my support and see if in the future there could be some actions that I could support.
To express that not only people part of under-represented groups are sensitive to the question of inclusion and equality.

Vito
Hernandez

Research/Staff scientist at UNAM
Mexico Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because I have interest in promoting diversity in science.

Oscar Rene
Hernández Perez

Professor or equivalent position at National Autonomous University of Mexico
Mexico Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
The precepts and objectives they promote seem very relevant to me, seeking egalitarian work networks and an environment of learning and collaboration at different levels within science, which I consider is fundamental in my career as a young researcher.

Alvaro
Herrero Navarro

Postdoctoral fellow at IOB
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

MARIA-TRINIDAD
HERRERO-EZQUERRO

Professor or equivalent position at UNIVERSITY OF MURCIA
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in equity in all fields; and I'd be glad meeting people with the same interests.

Mohammad
Herzallah

Research/Staff scientist at Al-Quds University / Rutgers University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neurogenetics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Other
Optogenetics and chemogenetics
I joined ALBA because :
Over the past decade, I dedicated my professional career to developing tools that could demolish barriers between psychiatry, cognitive science, computer science, mathematics, and neuroscience, between the U.S.A. and Palestine, while integrating my scientific and medical training. My research spans treatment, symptoms, cognition, and neural layers to reimagine psychiatry and neurology while accounting for the variability across the different components, with no individual left behind. Taken from a community perspective, this research philosophy is the technical definition of diversity, equity, and inclusion, i.e., the core mission of ALBA. I avidly look forward to contributing to the ALBA mission and network.

Charles
Hoeffer

Professor or equivalent position at University of Colorado, Boulder
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help promote diversity in neuroscience research and foster collaboration between work in animal models and human studies.

Jun
Huang

Graduate student at EPFL
Switzerland
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Equality is important for every aspects of the society, I am ALBA network to support and advocate for equality in our field.

Wolf
Huetteroth

Research/Staff scientist at Leipzig University
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Inequality needs to be addressed most by those that don't face it;
I'm a caucasian cis-male without handicaps, and that's why I'm here.

Ghulam
HUSSAIN

Professor or equivalent position at Government College University Faisalabad
Pakistan Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
We are working in the field of neurosciences and we aim at finding new bioactive molecules to promote functional restoration and regeneration of injured nerve after an injury by using a rodent model. By joining ALBA, we will be able to be the part of this great community of neuroscientists.