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.

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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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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

Sumana
Chakravaty

Lab/Research director at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To get connected with other like minded people in neurosciences

MALLIKA
CHATTERJEE

Professor or equivalent position at AMITY UNIVERSITY
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join ALBA for the following reasons:
1. I want to expand my current network of international and national neuro- scientists with whom I can exchange collaborative ideas.
2. I want to provide mentorship to science students from various nationalities as this will give me global view of education.Being an educationist, this will be helpful in making me a better and wise educator also.

Pratik
Chaudhari

Postdoctoral fellow at TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Its about diversity and equal opportunities.

Saravana Babu
Chidambaram

Professor or equivalent position at JSS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To expand my network that helps for collaborative research and jobs

Subashchandrabose
Chinnathambi

Professor or equivalent position at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Our group is interested to understand the extracellular role of Tau in microglia. Further we are interested in the development of therapeutic approaches targeting amyloid and tau oligomers, diagnostics and biomarkers for neurodegeneration. Our lab majorly cell culture, animal models and human tissue to investigate mechanisms of pathogenesis in Tauopathies such as Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders.

As being young investigator, it’s important to participate and connect with ALBA network to understand the cutting-edge science around the globe.

Reena
Chittora

Postdoctoral fellow at All india institute of medical sciences, New Delhi, India
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To better grow in the world of Neuroscience research, to learn new advancements and interaction with brightest minds.

Princy
Choudhary

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
To get the most benefits for my research and increase my research horizon,

Ayan
Das

Research/Staff scientist at Indian Institute of Technology kanpur
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to gain more knowledge by building strong network as I am new in this field.

Prerna
Dash

Undergraduate student at University of Delhi
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans

Vasudharani
Devanathan

Professor or equivalent position at IISER Tirupati
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
I joined ALBA because :
Recently I was invited for a talk organised by BiasWatch India. This is when I was introduced to ALBA network. Gender disparity is a burning issue in STEM fields. Women are under-represented. To cite this, recently when I submitted a recommendation letter for my postdoc, I received an auto reply which said "Dear Sir", Thank you for submitting the letter. I was quite shocked ! This is real under representation. I have also had break in career due to maternity and subsequently tried hard to enter mainstream and have succeeded. Would like to share my experience with upcoming scientists which may motivate them.

SWAPNIL
DEY

Graduate student at Cotton University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested to ioun the community and get a better exposure

Debprasad
Dutta

Research/Staff scientist at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF)
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
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Anna
Frost

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To be a part of a community that supports and works for Equality in Neuroscience Research.

Aradhana
Gandhi

Professor or equivalent position at Symbiosis Centre for Behavioral Studies
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I undertake Neuro-marketing research using eye-tracker, fMRI, and EEG with focus on branding, and consumer insights. I am keen to join Alba to get connected to the brain study community and enhance my understanding in this domain.

Akash
Gautam

Professor or equivalent position at University of Hyderabad
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to know more about different practices related to the promotion of equity and diversity in my research field.

Aurnab
Ghose

Professor or equivalent position at IISER Pune
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
I joined ALBA because :
I deeply believe that progress in science (incl. neuroscience) necessarily depends on diversity. This is a non-negotiable for unbiased scientific progress, creativity and public funding of science.