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

Fatemeh
Ariakia

Graduate student at University of Houston
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
My long-term goal is scientific achievements to elucidate the processes governing plasticity in electrical synapses, which is crucial to comprehending brain communication. Being a member of Alba is a golden opportunity as it fits with my research goals and interests. It encourages me to have a dialogue with qualified experts in neuroscience. The idea-sharing in Alba is considered really helpful for improving my research strategy and increasing my profile internationally.

ADEMULEGUN VICTOR
ARIJENIWA

Graduate student at WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Other
Behavioral
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA for my career and professional development. Through this platform, I hope to join a team of scholars, and build a strong network that will support me in communicating my research findings to the entire scholarship.

Sarah
Asuquo

Physician/Other medical professional at University of Utah
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
mental health integration; collaborative care; health systems research
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To meet researchers that are doing work in my areas of interest

Trey
Avery

Business/Marketing/Advertising at Magstim EGI
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I’m interested in supporting more diversity of all kinds in neuroscience (academia and industry).

Tracy
Bale

Professor or equivalent position at University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Mentoring and advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in neuroscience is the key reason for why I joined ALBA. As a Center Director and President of IBRO, I focus on local and global actions to advocate for and support diversity, equity and inclusion through partnerships and activities, including developing and supporting programs and working with organizational and policy makers.

Aiste
Baleisyte

Postdoctoral fellow at The Rockefeller University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA network to be able to connect with an amazing ALBA community and participate in their projects. I am interested in sharing my experience that I gained through my PhD years in Switzerland and my current postdoctoral training in the USA.

Chinmayi
Balusu

Undergraduate student at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Other
Neurotrauma
I joined ALBA because :
As an Indian-American woman in STEM, I'm passionate about amplifying diverse voices. I hope to work towards increasing access to neuroscience education and career pursuits as well as combatting barriers and stigma related to age, gender, ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomic background.

Sonia
Bansal

Professor or equivalent position at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Other
Eye-tracking, Psychophysics

Tallie Z.
Baram

Professor or equivalent position at University of California-Irvine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Other
neuroepigenetics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
Other
I joined ALBA because :
Because diversity and equal opportunity are ethically required, promote well-being and enhance creativity and productivity in all organizations. I would like to learn of challenges and offer information from the University of California and my personal experience. Together we blossom.

Gordon
Barr

Professor or equivalent position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To help diversity the academic workspace

Andrés
Barría

Professor or equivalent position at University Of Washington
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To contribute to have a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive scientific environment.

Alessandro
Bartolomucci

Professor or equivalent position at Univ Minnesota
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Yasmine
Bassil

Graduate student at Emory University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To join a global effort to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility in neuroscience at an international scale.

Hugo
Bayer

Graduate student at Texas A&M University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to be a part of this community that is helping many people around the world to get research opportunities.

guncha
bhasin

Postdoctoral fellow at university of nevada , las vegas
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because it is a group which helps uplifts under represented research communities and i applaud that. i am also joining to further my growth as a researcher, a female neuroscientist from an under represented community and because i am from a country where research benefits and funding is not as high in western countries (India). i hope i can gain something invaluable here that i can put in my research back in the community.

Elena
Blanco-Suarez

Professor or equivalent position at Thomas Jefferson University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
My non-research academic work is very focused on promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) to sciences through various initiatives within and beyond my institution. I want to contribute to the ALBA network where I can meet more like-minded and dedicated neuroscientists, passionate about DEIA, committed to advance the field, and to provide support and resources to give everyone a fair chance to thrive and contribute.