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

Ajay
Singh

Science writer/Editor at Amity University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about recent research

Harshdeep
Singh

Lab/Research director at C8H11N Solutions
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
My strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the international neuroscience community is the reason I am excited to join the ALBA Network. Having worked in a variety of educational and research environments on several continents, I am aware of the influence that a diversity of viewpoints can have on advancing scientific advancement. As a researcher and educator, the goals of the ALBA Network to advance inclusivity are in line with my own beliefs and experiences. I think that by joining this network, I will be able to support efforts that promote underrepresented communities in neuroscience in addition to growing my professional network. In addition, I intend to work with like-minded individuals to address some of the issues that the neuroscience community is experiencing, especially in terms of advancing worldwide access to education and cutting-edge research opportunities.

Ankur
Sinha

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to be more involved in making the neuroscience community more diverse and inclusive.

Jitendra Kumar
Sinha

Professor or equivalent position at Amity University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neurobiology of Obesity
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
In society discrimination on various basis has always been there. It is unfortunate to have the same thing in the science and research field where we work together for the better tomorrow. Even if it is there due to any kind of regionalism, it is not good. I was so happy to learn about ALBA that I simply fall into love with it. This is something which should be there as a normal-norm in scientific society at least. Yes, of course, I believe ALBA shall bring this new light of equality and togetherness in all of us in the coming few years and that is why I want to join ALBA and work with my colleagues for the better tomorrow.

Jacobo
SITT

Professor or equivalent position at INSERM
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that active action is needed to help the underrepresented groups to overcome the additional hurdles in their scientific careers. The Alba network is an excellent initiative in that sense and I would like to help in any way I can.

Lucas
Sjulson

Lab/Research director at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
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 (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
to help promote DEIA initiatives

Torstein Landaas
Skjervold

Physician/Other medical professional at University of Oslo
Norway Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Dinko
Smilovic

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Zagreb, School of Medicine
Croatia
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
I joined ALBA because :
I see science as a tool for increasing objectivity, as the quality of the experiment should be the only thing that decides one's success. However, this is often not the case. Therefore, anything bringing us closer to a more just system is worth investing time in.

Ilya
Smolensky

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Fribourg
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
I have cerebral palsy and trying to speak up for researchers with disabilities. In June 2022, my story was published in Science; and in October 2023, I will speak at the Career Development Session "Increasing inclusion in neuroscience" at ECNP Congress.

Tom
Smulders

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have been active in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at my home institution.

Agustin
Solano

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Buenos Aires-CONICET, IFIBIO Houssay, School of Medicine
Argentina Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in network with colleagues in a similar situation for learn from their experiences and collaborate when possible

Jose Luis
Solano Lopez

Graduate student at Université Laval
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Glial cells
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I want to committee with the mission of ALBA and work to reach a better representation in neuroscience, as well as better opportunities for everyone.

Kiran
Soma

Lab/Research director at University of British Columbia
Canada
Gender : Man
Fields of research :

Fábio
Sousa

Graduate student at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I heard about the ALBA network from colleagues and wanted to become a member. As an LGBTQIA+ individual myself, I consider promoting open inclusion of diversity an important mission that I want to take part in.

Deepak
Srivastava

Professor or equivalent position at King’s College London
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Other
Stem cells
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about creating an equal and supporting a diverse community within neuroscience.

Antonis
Stamatakis

Professor or equivalent position at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Equal opportunities for everyone is in the best interest of Science. The greater the diversity, the more interesting the outcome.