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

Abdulrahman
Bello

Graduate student at Olabisi Onabanjouniversity
Nigeria
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join a community that actively promotes neuroscience research, to learn from the at the fore-front of neuroscience and contribute my quota

Sunday Agba
Bisong

Professor or equivalent position at University of Calabar Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Other
Physiology
I joined ALBA because :
I have always promoted Neuroscience in all its ramifications in Africa. Joining The ALBA Network will give me more opportunities to enhance the promotion of Neuroscience at all levels in Africa (which has been disadvantaged).

Ifeoma Felicia
Chukwuma

Research/Staff scientist at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be connected to researchers in the field of neuroscience for my career advancement .

Michael
Ehinmowo

Graduate student at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Therapeutic techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in joining Alba to grow my connection with leading researchers in the field.

Chinedu
Enegide

Department head at Novena University
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Passion for neurorelated research is my major reason

Usman
Farrau

Graduate student at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria-Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be a full neuroscientist. I believe joining ALBA will help me create the necessary circle of neuroscientists that can mentor me towards that.

Omowumi
Femi-Akinlosotu

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because of the mission and vision which incorporate the under re[presented in the neuroscience community, this will enable me to have opportunities to showcase my skills as well as allow me to meet more collaborators in my field.

Elizabeth
Finbarrs-Bello

Professor or equivalent position at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences Uburu
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Neuroimmunology, brain-gut axis
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the Alba Network to promote the interest of the underrepresented in the community through collaboration, networking, and contributions to neuroscience diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy. I also look forward to being involved in research, education, communication, and career advancement opportunities available to members.

Tolulope
Gbayisomore

Research/Staff scientist at University of Benin Teaching Hopsital, Benin, Edo state
Nigeria
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA will provide me with a platform to engage with like-minded individuals who share passion for diversity and inclusivity in science. Through workshops, conferences, and mentorship opportunities, I can gain valuable insights and support that’ll enhance my professional growth and contribute to the advancement of my research career.

Umar
Hassan Abubakar

Undergraduate student at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, Kano State.
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about neuroscience and gain opportunities in order to be successful in my carrier.

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.

PATRICK CHUKWUYENUM
ICHIPI-IFUKOR

Research/Staff scientist at Delta State University, Abraka
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Other
Neurotoxicology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba so as to expand my neuroscience network and to gain more knowledge 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

Omamuyovwi
Ijomone

Lab/Research director at University Of Medical Sciences, Ondo
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am motivated to contribute to Alba's mission of promoting equity and diversity in neurosciences particularly considering I'm an African neuroscientist working in Sub-Saharan Africa which is still grossly underrepresented in global science.

Musa Omoyine
Iliyasu

Postdoctoral fellow at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria.
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to network, collaborate, identify potential mentor(s) and to receive travel support to attend conferences and workshops. To attend ALBA training/programmes that will provide me the platform to get information on latest tools, techniques and valuable resources in neuroscience.

Kingsley
Iteire

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Medical Sciences Ondo
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Joining ALBA will be a fulfilment to one of my longterm career goals of being one of the global Ambassadors for mental health in Africa. ALBA will provide the platform to achieve this goal as they intend to promote global participation through equity and diversity in brain science.