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

Olutayo
Olaseinde

Research/Staff scientist at University of Ilorin
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to have access to great opportunities that Alba presents for the proper visibility of brain research in my immediate environment.

Baliqis
Olukade

Graduate student at Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
This is a platform that will help me build a network for my career and also have access to any current news and updates globally.

Smart chidi
Oparaugo

Graduate student at University of Port Harcourt
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
As a graduate neuroscientist with indept passion on the brain based research, I believe Alba will help in actualizing my dreams and also meet great neuroscientist in Alba

Chinna
Orish

Research/Staff scientist at University of Portharcourt
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
Being a female advocate, I would love to collaborate with Alba in order to actualize its mission which aims at building diversity and equality in neuroscience. It is a good forum to learn and network with international neuroscientist and researchers in order to keep abreast with recent research technologies

Bamidele Victor
Owoyele

Professor or equivalent position at University of Ilorin
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
My joining ALBA is aligned with the vision of promoting diversity, equity and inclusiveness in neuroscience

Taiwo
Oyeniran

Graduate student at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
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
Cell and tissue transplantation
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba so as to tap more from the world of neuroscience.

David
Oyeniran

Graduate student at Laboratory for Experimental and Translational Neurobiology (LETNeu), University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Alba membership will give me international updates on Webinars, training, conferences, and workshops in which I can participate. It will also allow me to meet with collaborators in the field for proper diversity and inclusion in my research. it will also allow me to be able to apply for funds to support my research, and publication and attend conferences to ensure diversity. Also to be an advocate for diversity in neurosciences.

Iheanyi Kemdirim
Peter-Ajuzie

Graduate student at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Neurovirology
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To assist me with needed economic resources to attend conferences abroad where I'll communicate my research to others, interact with fellow researchers and improve my international network.

Abimbola
Senjobi

Undergraduate student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria.
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Due to my passion and desire for this field's neuroscience and developmental research, I'm very eager to join alba. I can see that this network provides a platform for me to receive mentoring from senior and eminent colleagues and fellows who can hone my interest in research. I also see this as an opportunity to network and channel my love of neuroscience into productive studies that will advance the field of neuroscience.

Shekinah
Williams

Physician/Other medical professional at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I want to get opportunity for networking and partnership with neuroscience researchers and also get opportunities for mentorship, training and growth in neuroscience.