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

Simangele
Shabalala

Graduate student at University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Naeem
Sheik Abdul

Research/Staff scientist at Stellenbosch University
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because I believe that inclusive, global collaboration is essential for advancing neuroscience. Coming from an LMIC, I have seen firsthand how underrepresented regions can benefit from, and contribute to, cutting-edge research. I am eager to contribute my perspective and collaborate with like-minded researchers, knowing that together we can create more equitable and innovative solutions for global health.

Phophi
Tshavhungwe

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To learn, engage and network with fellow Neuroscientists with a common goal of promoting inclusivity, equity and diversity in Neuroscience.

Mignon
van der Watt

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Jacqueline
Womersley

Research/Staff scientist at Stellenbosch University
South Africa Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate