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

norma
kabuba

Research/Staff scientist at The University of Zambia
Zambia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Neuropsychology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
Expand my network in the neuro field

Antonia
Kaczkurkin

Professor or equivalent position at Vanderbilt University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to network with other neuroscientists in the field and to be an advocate for DEI efforts.

Sowmyashree Mayur
Kaku

Postdoctoral fellow at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I was part of the FENS ALBA YIBRO Diversity grant and attended the ALBA events at FENS Virtual Forum 2020. I was happy to see many others at my career level talking about similar issues in science and otherwise. I wish to network and bring groups together to support each other through their neuroscience journey.

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)

Betul
Kara

Graduate student at Michigan State Univrsity
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to hear about the experiences of people who went through a similar path.

Domna
Karagogeos

Professor or equivalent position at University of Crete and IMBB-FORTH
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Ezgi
Karakaya

Physician/Other medical professional at Ankara University Medicine
Türkiye Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
I joined ALBA because :
My aim is to study on women mental health. And i am looking for the ways that i can improve myself. It would be an amazing opportunity for me to become a member in such big network.

Kalpita Rashmi
Karan

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joing Alba because:
1)I want to grow in research by performing cross-disciplinary science.
2)I would love to mentor and help someone who is in need of any help.
3)I would be happy to find a mentor beyond my research questions, mostly for professional motivation and intellectual growth.
4) I want to promote and benefit from diversity across continents in science.

Celeste
Karch

Professor or equivalent position at Washington University in St Louis
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches

Esther
Kariuki

Other at Talantalab Child Assessment and Counselling Services
Kenya Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to learn from others interested in neuroscience and networking.
I also would like to contribute to neuroscience.

Falisha
Karpati

Other at Falisha Karpati Consulting
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
As an Inclusion Consultant, my mission is to create spaces where all brains can thrive. That includes building inclusive environments within academia and research, and bringing the neuroscience of inclusion to everyone. I'm joining Alba to connect and collaborate with others who share interests in both neuroscience and inclusion.

Pegah
Kassraian

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a neuroscientist with a strong interest in the neural basis of social behaviors, whose disruption is highly prevalent in neuropsychiatric disease. As a woman with an immigration background, I understand the relevance of increasing the visibility of under-represented groups in brain research, as I believe that this will contribute to scientific and societal advancement.

Nataliia
Katolikova

Research/Staff scientist at Institute of Transaltional Biomedicine Saint-Petersburg State University
Russia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Yolanda
Katsaiti

Graduate student at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I hope to contribute a little share on my part in promoting a more positive attitude towards building a diverse and all-inclusive community of likeminded Neuroscientists, who can blend in to trade ideas and learn from one another.

Ana
Katušić

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support equity, diversity and accessability. As a neuroscientist, I hope to contribute positively to the Alba network aims and activities.

Paromita
Kaulmann-Sen

Postdoctoral fellow at Weizmann Institute of Science
Israel Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Gut-brain axis
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a neuroscientist from an underrepresented background living with a chronic condition, I am eager to connect with other researchers and foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds in the field of Neuroscience.