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

CAROLINA
OGAWA

Graduate student at University of São Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm really impressed with this Network and wondering how I hadn't come across with it before! The content that I've found here is simply inspiring - especially for being a woman. Getting to know the story of successful women brain scientists motivates me!

Chizarum
Ogbonda

Graduate student at University of Port-Harcourt
Nigeria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics

Merylin
Ogunlola

Undergraduate student at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It is important for me as I just got introduced into neuroscience to engage and connect with people. Also, as I from an underrepresented group, it is important for me to connect with people, possibly get a mentor, and get involved with research related to neuroscience.

Vivian Onyinye
Ojiakor

Research/Staff scientist at Kampala International University
Uganda Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neurodegenerative disease
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to meet and network with experts in Neuroscience as well as share the results of my research with Like minds

Pilar
Okenve Ramos

Postdoctoral fellow at Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to proactive contribute to the improvement of peoples lives through their inclusion at the workplace, for everyone to have the same opportunities to get there, and to make sure that they are provided with the tools to achieve their goals.

Oritoke
Okeowo

Professor or equivalent position at Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Nigeria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I desire to contribute my quota to neuroscience research and visibility as a female African neuroscientist

Ofure
Okoh

Graduate student at Max Planck School of Cognition
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Anthropology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe this platform will help expand my research network

Azahara
Oliva Gonzalez

Professor or equivalent position at Cornell University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Want to keep up to date with initiatives in Europe that help promoto excellence and diversity in science.

Laura
Olsen

Postdoctoral fellow at Air Force Research Laboratory
United States
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques

Alicja
Olszewska

Graduate student at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Neuroplasticity
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a scientist and a mother and I want to make science more accessible for all parents, especially in the early stages of career and parenthood.

Baliqis
Olukade

Graduate student at Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
This is a platform that will help me build a network for my career and also have access to any current news and updates globally.

Esra
Öncel

Graduate student at Karolinska Institutet
Sweden
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Sensory systems neuroscience

Berilsu
ÖNER

Undergraduate student at bogazici university
Türkiye Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining ALBA because I deeply value its mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience. As someone coming from an interdisciplinary background and an underrepresented region in global science, I find ALBA’s efforts to amplify diverse voices incredibly inspiring. I’m eager to connect with a like-minded community, learn from others’ experiences, and stay informed about opportunities that can help me grow both as a researcher and as an advocate for inclusive science. I believe that being part of ALBA will not only support my personal and academic development but also empower me to contribute meaningfully to the neuroscience community.

Anna
Onisiforou

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cyprus
Cyprus Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
networking

Chinna
Orish

Research/Staff scientist at University of Portharcourt
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
Being a female advocate, I would love to collaborate with Alba in order to actualize its mission which aims at building diversity and equality in neuroscience. It is a good forum to learn and network with international neuroscientist and researchers in order to keep abreast with recent research technologies

Marta
Orlando

Postdoctoral fellow at Charité Universitätsmedizin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As a research fellow recipient of a postdoc fellowship for women neuroscientists, I am interested in supporting the formation of women support networks to motivate young female researchers. I am also a founding member of Career Development Initiative at Charite University in Berlin, interest to learn more about this topic.