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

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

Laura
Amaya Pascasio

Physician/Other medical professional at Hospital Torrecárdenas
Spain Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques

Nixon
Abraham

Other at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods

Andrew F.
Alalade

Physician/Other medical professional at Royal Preston Hospital
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am quite keen on countering health inequalities and under-representation of black professionals within the neuroscience community, and ALBA has that as part of its objectives.

Mariam
Alwerdani

Other at Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population
Egypt Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because I am interested in advocating for equity in research community.

Abdul Haque
Ansari

Other at Texila American University
Guyana Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
As a scientist, we must contribute for the diversity and equality in the society. We have to work to spread the scientific application and its utilization.

Samia
Ben Sassi

Physician/Other medical professional at Mongi Ben Hmida National Institute of Neurology
Tunisia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
By joining ALBA, I hope to help promote diversity and inclusion in neuroscience through connecting scientists from underrepresented regions to supportive networks. I will also work on developing meaningful mentorship programs and on assisting scientists to have access to technology transfer.

Chantal
Berna

Physician/Other medical professional at Lausanne University Hospital
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Your reply to the paper by Alshebi et al. made me aware of your network.
I beneffited greatly from metnorship, and find it wonderful there is a community within neurosciences to support this.

Daniela
Buchwald

Other at Ottobock
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to support Alba's mission to improve diversity and equity in the brain sciences.

Sanne
Casello

Other at National Institute of Mental Health
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I discovered the ALBA network at the Society for Neuroscience Connectome and have been itching to become a member ever since. As a woman in a male-dominated field, not only am I hoping to connect with strong women mentors, but also to work in a unified group towards accomplishing ALBA Network’s goals to counteract bias and empower underrepresented groups in brain sciences.

Sumana
Chakravaty

Lab/Research director at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To get connected with other like minded people in neurosciences

Parth
Chholak

Other at Centro de Tecnología Biomédica
Spain Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am seeking to build my network in Neuroscience and searching for postdoctoral positions.

Francesca
Cirulli

Lab/Research director at Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroendocrinology of Stress, Mental Health
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the Steering Committee as I strongly believe that supporting women in Brain Sciences can help the overall advancement of neuroscience and build the foundation of a more diverse and equal society.

Jason
Coleman

Other at Techneprism LLC
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
help increase diversity (ethnic, gender) within the field and greater sciences

Bethany
Coull

Other at Baillie Gifford
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring

Kia
Crittenden-Ward

Other at Signant Health
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
I joined ALBA because :
I became aware of Alba through colleagues with whom I am a member of the SIRS Diversity Task Force. I am very much interested in promoting the goals and objectives of Alba.

Nathalie
Dehorter

Lab/Research director at The Australian National University, JCSMR
Australia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of a dynamic network and to be more visible internationally.