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

Rhoda
Kolo

Graduate student at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to get mentorship and networking opportunities as I am in the early stages of my career. I will also love to lend my voice in advocacy for more women representation in Neuroscience in my community.

AMANY
LADAGU

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba offers an unparalleled opportunity for me to explore the complexities of the brain, collaborate with like-minded researchers, and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries. It’s a chance for me to deepen my understanding of neurological diseases, develop cutting-edge skills, and make a tangible impact in advancing treatments and knowledge in brain science.

Susan
Lewu

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ilorin
Nigeria
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Neurdegeneration
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Other
Neurodegeneration
I joined ALBA because :
I'll like to be a part of a body that is able to help young researchers especially those who are under represented due to poor backgrounds or economic challenges to reach their research goals.

Adejoke Elizabeth
Memudu

Department head at Edo University Iyamho
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To be in a network where Neuroscience advocacy and support is their core goal for minority individual
For an opportunity to get science networking and mentoring opportunity for my career and my students' seeking for research lab or postgraduate schools out of Africa for training in Neuroscience research.

Ijeoma
Ndionuka

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
I joined ALBA because :
To improve my knowledge and skills in Neurosciences. To improve my practice and ability to teach medical students and residents. To render better services in my community.

Oluwatomilayo
Odum

Graduate student at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Other
How to perform global cerebral ischemia
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I need a mentor

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.

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

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.

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