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

Janir
Ramos da Cruz

Research/Staff scientist at Wyss Center for Bio and Neurotechnology
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm passionate about neuroscience and I want to actively be part of a group that does not only shares this passion but also promotes inclusiveness and diversity in the field.

Stewart
Ramsay

Postdoctoral fellow at Adelaide Medical School
Australia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity and equity in workplaces

Shovit
Ranjan

Professor or equivalent position at Kolhan University, Chaibasa, Jharkhand, India
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network to connect with a diverse community committed to advancing equity and diversity in neuroscience. By engaging with ALBA, I aim to contribute to and benefit from collaborative initiatives that promote inclusivity, mentorship, and professional growth in the field.

Martin Fredensborg
Rath

Professor or equivalent position at University of Copenhagen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support the cause.

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.

Giorgio
Ratti

Undergraduate student at Humanitas University
Italy
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics

Abdel
Rayan

Postdoctoral fellow at Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior - Radboud University
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support ALABA Network efforts to increase the visibility of scientists with disability

Kartik
Redkar

Graduate student at Goa University
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Alba provides with a platform to join and interact with a network of researchers and a being a part of this mentoring community is a sheer privilege.

Damian
Refojo

Department head at IBIOBA-Max Planck Partner Institute
Argentina Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Born and grow in Latin America, the most unequal continent in the world, but with 10 (great) years of academic experience in Germany, I fell I know what inequity means, at least in Latin America.
From there and as a scientific man of a patriarchal scientific system, I wish and rather I feel the duty to contribute.

Travis
Reneau

Graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in Alba's mission, I want to learn more and support DEI better in my research and career as a neuroscientist.

Alpha
Renner

Graduate student at University of Zurich and ETH Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation

Gabriel
Reyes

Graduate student at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be a part of an organization that is devoted to galvanizing the neuroscience community to be a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Jaime A.
Riascos-Salas

Graduate student at Potsdam University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA is a community where the voices of scientists from under-represented regions can be heard. I want to contribute and be one of those voices to share our knowledge from our background and culture.

Carlos
Ribeiro

Professor or equivalent position at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because diversity is key to do better and fairer science. And to improve its impact on society!

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

Juan Luis
Riquelme

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I want to continue to educate myself on the issues of the lack of diversity and unequal opportunities in neuroscience and to learn how I can be an active part of the solution.