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
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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

Marco Andrea
Riva

Professor or equivalent position at University of Milan
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I Am interested in supporting equal opportunities, particularly for young scientists.

Rui
Rodrigues

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support Alba's principles and have been increasingly involved in questions related to underrepresentation and injustice in Science. I am also an active member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee at Neurocentre Magendie, Bordeaux.

João
Rodrigues

Postdoctoral fellow at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a first step to support a cause I consider extremely important and usually only discuss with peers. I want to be able to contribute to somehow counteract the existing bias towards women in science since it affects so many people in a lot of unexpectedly, and sometimes inconspicuous, unfair ways!

Francisco Eliclecio
Rodrigues da Silva

Postdoctoral fellow at The University of Texas
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that joining Alba will bring opportunities for growth and career development in science.

Jan
Rodriguez Parkitna

Department head at Maj Institute of Pharmacology PAS
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Support for equality in science

Diego
Rojas-Rivera

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Mayor
Chile Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I’m looking for supporting and networking

Syed
Roshan

Graduate student at Bharathidasan University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a young career researcher, we need to mutually support organizations that bring solutions to the problems prevalent in the field.

Abhimanyu
Roy

Graduate student at Queen Mary University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Quantum Chemestry, Artificial Intelligence in Human Brain
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to an exciting research opportunity, forward-thinking, fast-moving network. I feel my skills are particularly well-suited to this position because I always work on great innovation & technology.

Avishek
Roy

Postdoctoral fellow at Karolinska Institutet
Sweden Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm a neurophysiologist, I did my PhD from AIIMS, and postdoc from Bordeaux neurocampus, now at Karolinska. I believe at this point in my academic career it is important to gain experience working with people with diverse backgrounds. I find FENS ALBA-network could be a best platform to materialize it.

Gareth
Rurak

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Nathaniel
Sabater

Undergraduate student at Far Eastern University
Philippines Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Psychology
I joined ALBA because :
As a psychology undergraduate realizing my passion to pursue neuroscience, I know that joining Alba can offer a window of opportunities for me by learning from the neuroscience experts and exposure to the field.

SEBIN
SABU

Graduate student at GOLDSMITHS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I am a first graduate Indian student; I hope to be part of this community will aid me in the research and get help in mentoring.

Abel
Sagodi

Graduate student at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I believe the goal of this initiative is very important and would like to contribute if possible.

Biswaranjan
Sahoo

Postdoctoral fellow at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a great admirer of providing equal opportunists to all in science. I can contribute to the Alba group by promoting diversity and ensuring equality by volunteering Alba's working group. To promote inclusive and diversity culture in brain research.

Mohammed
Saif

Undergraduate student at University medicine Goettingen
Germany
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)

Sreedharan
Sajikumar

Professor or equivalent position at National University of Singapore
Singapore Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am a neuroscientist working in Singapore. I was trained in Germany and have experience both in Europe and Asia