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
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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

Jelena
Radulovic

Professor or equivalent position at Northwestern University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To improve the visibility, representation, and equity of women and other underrepresented scientists .

Parnian
Rafei

Graduate student at University of Tehran
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman of color in STEM, I believe the outstanding experiences and expertise that joining international networks such as ALBA may bring me, (either scientific, professional, or personal) would enrich me with the desirable qualifications I would carry with me throughout my next steps.

Hira
Rafi

Postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Electrophysiology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to take part in various forums pertaining to the most recent neuroscience research, which we are typically unable to access because of research and experiments. I also want to stay up to date on the most recent research and get additional knowledge from the experiences of other neuroscientists.

Charlis
Raineki

Professor or equivalent position at Brock University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Georg
Raiser

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Research
Portugal
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because of the importance of its core mission and my desire to support it

Maria Natasha
Rajah

Professor or equivalent position at The Douglas Research Centre, McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Supporting equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) in research training and the academy is a priority for all research organizations and labs. I am joining ALBA to support it's declaration and to learn how to implement policies that help advance EDI within the organizations I work at. By joining ALBA I also hope to meet and network with others who are like minded, with whom I can discuss & share ideas with.

Bittu
Rajaraman

Professor or equivalent position at Ashoka University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Nonbinary transman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to be part of a network of neuroscientists who form a community that is working towards equality of access to science.

Abha
Rajbhandari

Lab/Research director at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to learn about diversity and equity issues and solutions.

Kakarla
Ramakrishna

Professor or equivalent position at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba connects me to the neuroscience researchers around the globe.

Srikanth
Ramaswamy

Research/Staff scientist at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
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Pavan
Ramdya

Professor or equivalent position at EPFL
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I believe that we should provide equal opportunities to qualified people regardless of their background. This is not yet the case and requires effort to bring about the necessary change.

Jorge
Ramirez Ruiz

Postdoctoral fellow at Université de Montréal
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
Want to connect with the community!

Carlos Alberto
Ramirez Villegas

Other at Universidad del Valle
Colombia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm interested in conducting research in neuroscience using in vitro and in vivo animal models. I aim to develop new approaches for neurogeneration and repair in humans, focusing on cellular, molecular, genetic, and electrophysiological aspects of the research.

Narender
Ramnani

Professor or equivalent position at Royal Holloway, University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
The global nature of ALBA’s mission to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in brain science is inspiring. This is an exciting opportunity for neuroscientists from around the world to work together to understand local and international barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion, to empower each other, and to dismantle these them. It is a real privilege to be part of a this network!

Eva
Ramos

Postdoctoral fellow at EPFL
Switzerland
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Janir
Ramos da Cruz

Research/Staff scientist at Wyss Center for Bio and Neurotechnology
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm passionate about neuroscience and I want to actively be part of a group that does not only shares this passion but also promotes inclusiveness and diversity in the field.