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

Ahmad
Ozair

Physician/Other medical professional at King George's Medical University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Other
neurosurgery, neuroethics, traumatic brain injury
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to join Alba in order to enhance the global representation in neuroscience of scientists working in developing nations.

Samir Ranjan
Panda

Graduate student at NIPER Guwahati
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
From the initial days of my research experience, I was very much interested and intrigued about learning cellular and in-vivo animal models of neuroscience. Exploring neuroscience communities and participating in conferences, training and workshops would allow me to build a strong background in the fields of cellular and molecular neuroscience and would help me in utilizing the concepts during my PhD and post PhD research.

Jyotsna
Pandey

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Being a female researcher from a developing third-world country brings up new opportunities and challenges every day. ALBA would give me a platform to connect with more such people from different parts of the world where we could share our love and passion for brain sciences.

Shivam Kumar
Pandey

Research/Staff scientist at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli)
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining Alba to promote equity and inclusion within neuroscience by connecting with others who are equally dedicated to these values. Alba’s mission strongly aligns with my commitment to building supportive networks for underrepresented groups, and I’m eager to help shape impactful initiatives that foster genuine, lasting change.

Himanshu
Pandey

Graduate student at Centre of Biomedical Research
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining ALBA to contribute to a global effort that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in neuroscience. As a researcher from a low-middle-income country, I understand the challenges faced by underrepresented groups and want to help create a more inclusive and supportive scientific community. Volunteering with ALBA allows me to give back, grow through meaningful collaborations, and support initiatives that foster fairness and accessibility in science.

Nawaj
Pathan

Research/Staff scientist at School Of Allied Health Sciences
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I wanted to learn and connect with the experts in the field. ALBA Network can be very appropriate platform i believe

Amartya
Pradhan

Graduate student at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Mallari
Praveen

Graduate student at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Pharmacology

Madhu
Priya

Graduate student at All india institute of medical sciences, New Delhi
India
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
I am a postgraduate student, currently doing masters in AIIMS, New Delhi. I have always been a enthusiastic learner and have been wholely absorbed in the field of neuroscience, with all interest of acknowledging works in this area and contributing with more learning in the field of research on cognitive neuroscience. Hence, i would love to join Alba to share more knowledge and acquire more knowledge and experience for the betterment of society and the betterment of myself.

Bittu
Rajaraman

Professor or equivalent position at Ashoka University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Nonbinary transman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to be part of a network of neuroscientists who form a community that is working towards equality of access to science.

Kakarla
Ramakrishna

Professor or equivalent position at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba connects me to the neuroscience researchers around the globe.

Shovit
Ranjan

Professor or equivalent position at Kolhan University, Chaibasa, Jharkhand, India
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network to connect with a diverse community committed to advancing equity and diversity in neuroscience. By engaging with ALBA, I aim to contribute to and benefit from collaborative initiatives that promote inclusivity, mentorship, and professional growth in the field.

Naira
Rashid

Postdoctoral fellow at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
The main goal of joining AlBa is to be part of the diverse community of people working in brain research and to learn about how to engage with underrepresented people to contribute to brain research especially neurodegeneration disorders.

Kartik
Redkar

Graduate student at Goa University
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Alba provides with a platform to join and interact with a network of researchers and a being a part of this mentoring community is a sheer privilege.

Syed
Roshan

Graduate student at Bharathidasan University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a young career researcher, we need to mutually support organizations that bring solutions to the problems prevalent in the field.

TIYASA
ROY

Graduate student at NCBS-TIFR
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Alba would help to know about the recent progress and success stories of individuals and leading organizations in the field and foster networking opportunities.