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

Leila
Derafshpour

Research/Staff scientist at urmia university of medical science
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)

Razieh
Kamali-Ardekani

Lab/Research director at Sarmad Technologies Company
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Zohreh
Molaei

Other at Allameh Tabataba'i University
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Making a powerful network with experts and experienced researchers alongside fresh updated minds seems to me promising, and inspiring and will help me to enhance my career on the other hand feel being a member of an effective scientific group and being helpful. Networking will expand our insights and help to improve our inter/intra-disciplinary points of view.

Fatemeh
Moradi Yazdi

Undergraduate student at Islamic Azad University
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network because I am deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the scientific community. The opportunity to access DEI training and professional development workshops will help me grow as a scientist and advocate for equitable practices. Additionally, I am eager to connect with a global network of neuroscientists, fostering collaborations and sharing knowledge. By participating in ALBA's initiatives, I hope to contribute to meaningful change and support underrepresented groups in neuroscience.

Zahra
Moradimanesh

Research/Staff scientist at Shahid Beheshti University
Iran Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
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 :
I would very much like to be a part of the ALBA community, as it is best known for inclusion, diversity and many valuable activities.

Sareh
Pandamooz

Lab/Research director at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman I have encountered numerous challenges that have significantly impacted my research and professional development. These challenges include limited access to resources, financial constraints, and the absence of a supportive environment for female researchers in the field of neuroscience.

Parnian
Rafei

Graduate student at University of Tehran
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman of color in STEM, I believe the outstanding experiences and expertise that joining international networks such as ALBA may bring me, (either scientific, professional, or personal) would enrich me with the desirable qualifications I would carry with me throughout my next steps.

Fatemeh Sadat
Rashidi

Graduate student at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Iran Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA resonates with my belief in equitable opportunities. I back their goals to counter biases and foster diversity in brain sciences. I support their commitment to inclusivity, especially in aiding researchers for international meeting participation, ensuring global representation and collaboration.