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

Corinne
Houart

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I join all initiatives having a chance to improve research culture and promote diversity and inclusion in research and science education. Achieving true diversity in intellectual inputs and leadership is the most effective way to improve our societies and build a more balance world.

Iiris
Hovatta

Professor or equivalent position at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in promoting equality and inclusivity in science and ALBA network is doing great work in this context.

Hailan
Hu

Lab/Research director at Zhejiang University Interdisciplinary Institute of Neuroscience&Technology (ZIINT)
China Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the ALBA Steering Committee

Hiroe
Hu

Postdoctoral fellow at National Institute of Mental Health
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strive to advance equity in neuroscience by bridging biological and sociocultural frameworks in psychiatry. As a Japanese-speaking clinician-scientist, I value ALBA’s mission to promote inclusion and mentorship across borders, identities, and disciplines—and hope to contribute to a more diverse, globally connected neuroscience community.

Ashley
Huggins

Professor or equivalent position at University of Arizona
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
to join a network of diverse brain scientists and increase visibility for trainees and collaborators :)

Yasmin
Hurd

Professor or equivalent position at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
addiction
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help enhance the visibility of diverse scientists in neuroscience. Such visibility will impact the development of the field and thus open up the doors wider for young investigators from diverse groups to enter this discipline and to become more successful.

Anya
Hurlbert

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn more about ALBA's initiatives, activities, and achievements. I am also keen to promote diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience, and especially in the field of vision science.

Lindsay
Hyland

Other at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As an educator in neuroscience, I intend to always continue to learn new ways to advocate for and support ALL of my students. I believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion, and I hope to be an ally for change.

Hind
Ibork

Undergraduate student at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences
Morocco
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

UMMULKHAIRI
IBRAHIM

Physician/Other medical professional at FEDERAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE TEACHING HOSPITAL,AZARE,
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I WANT TO CONNECT AND MAKE IMPACT TO MY COMMUNITY.

Leena Ali
Ibrahim

Professor or equivalent position at KAUST
Saudi Arabia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to contribute to increase representation of minorities in neuroscience

Olumayowa
IGADO

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Comparative neuroanatomy
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To broaden my neuroscience research network, have access to research materials and grants, and also increase the visibility of my research

Bogna
Ignatowska-Jankowska

Postdoctoral fellow at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman Non-Binary
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Endocannabinoid system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at my institution and elsewhere

Monica
Imbernon

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM - University of Lille
France
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Research should be a safety platform for diversity, since as a collective, we must exemplified society about equality and integrative conducts. We need to promote a safe environment were students and researches would be confortable and free to talk about their problemas and to visualise the glass ceiling above women, minorities, and LGTBQ+ community that they can find during the progression of their careers

Marion
Inostroza

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Tübingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I find the mission and goals in completely resonance with my view of a woman in neuroscience. I definitely would like to be part of such relevant initiative.

Galya Clara
Iseli

Graduate student at University of Basel
Switzerland 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
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques