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

Tom
Jensen

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
People with invisible disabilities can face clear disadvantages when working in science. The lack of a stable work environment, long working hours and difficulties with travel and career mobility can be difficult to reconcile with the academic career track. I hope my voice could be helpful to the ALBA network.

Jess
Jiang

Postdoctoral fellow at UCL
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am particularly interested in increasing diversity and inclusion in dementia research

Matt
Jones

Professor or equivalent position at University of Bristol
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
The world is increasingly imbalanced and I'd like to do my bit to counter that trend.

Rohit
Kamath

Undergraduate student at Cardiff University
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Biochemistry
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Shekhar
Kedia

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I seek to join ALBA to contribute to its mission of fostering diversity and equity in brain sciences. As a first-generation, Hindi-speaking individual from a historically underrepresented background, I aspire to overcome unique challenges. ALBA's commitment aligns with my journey, offering a supportive community to thrive in the field.

Sepiedeh
Keshavarzi

Lab/Research director at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe diversity and inclusion drive scientific excellence by fostering contributions from a broader talent pool with diverse perspectives. By joining ALBA, I aim to support EDI initiatives and help build a more inclusive neuroscience community. Plus, my Persian name translates to Alba – what are the odds?

Shabana
Khan

Postdoctoral fellow at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Clemens
Kiecker

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I recognise the need to actively dismantle white supremacy in academic neuroscience.

Stacey
Kigar

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe that diversity in life experience improves our scientific endeavors. I also believe that working to address STEM inequities is morally just. Alba has amazing resources for helping me grow as an early career researcher seeking to promote and retain diverse talent, and I'm excited to learn more about this community.

Andrew
King

Professor or equivalent position at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Christos
Konstantinou

Research/Staff scientist at Foundation for Liver Research
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn more abou EDI and do better

Katja
Kornysheva

Professor or equivalent position at Bangor University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Imogen
Kruse

Graduate student at University of Bristol
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting equality in neuroscience. I would like to connect with other individuals who are in underrepresented groups.

Bas
Labree

Graduate student at University of Nottingham
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Non-invasive brain stimulation
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and equality are increasingly important themes in science and public life more generally. Best practices are key in applying these principles.

Oscar Marcelo
Lazo

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a Latino member of the neuroscience community, I would like to play my part on keep promoting diversity, inclusion and equity in research and academia, and also to involve our social communities in a way that results meaningful and respects their own diversity.

Laura
Leston Pinilla

Research/Staff scientist at Nottingham Trent University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches