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

Nuno
Alves

Research/Staff scientist at Columbia University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

Monique Marylin
Alves de Almeida

Postdoctoral fellow at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a mixed race woman who immigrated to Canada from Brazil and is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Neurosciences, I am joining a global network of individual neuroscientists who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. By joining ALBA, I will have the opportunity to connect with other neuroscientists who share my passion for diversity and inclusion, and to contribute to the advancement of neuroscience research and education.

João Miguel
Alves Ferreira

Undergraduate student at ISEIT Almada / CEAUL
Portugal
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring

Joelma
Alves Lucio

Graduate student at UFRGS
Brazil Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have been on Alba's mailing list for quite some time. I thoroughly enjoy the webinars and have also applied for the grant to attend FENS Forum 2024. Being part of a network that connects scientists from around the world and supports minorities sounds like a fantastic opportunity.

Mariam
Alwerdani

Other at Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population
Egypt Website
OrcID
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.

Karem
Alzoubi

Professor or equivalent position at Jordan University of Science and Technology
Jordan Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Badii
AMAMOU

Professor or equivalent position at faculty of medicine of Monastir, University of Monastir Tunisia
Tunisia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
to help minorities in my country

Nicole
Amberg

Postdoctoral fellow at Medical University of Vienna
Austria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a strong advocate for DEI and have founded „The STEM fatale Initiative“ to (1) raise awareness about marginalized groups in the STEM disciplines and (2) support the next generation to strive for a career in STEM. We can proactively create a better world if we get active. I‘m hoping to get valuable input and an enthusiastic network joining ALBA.

Mateusz
Ambrozkiewicz

Professor or equivalent position at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I think that the principles of diversity, equal chances, transparency and inclusion are fundamental to a safe creative space.

Mohamed
Ameen

Graduate student at Univeristy of Salzburg
Austria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

ABIDI
Amel

Graduate student at University of Tunis El Manar
Tunisia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I'am joining ALBA Network to be part of a community that actively supports underrepresented neuroscientists. ALBA’s commitment to equity, visibility, and professional development aligns with my goals of fostering inclusivity in brain research while advancing my own career through mentorship and collaboration.

Shaimaa Nasr
Amin

Professor or equivalent position at The Hashemite University, Jordan-Cairo University, Egypt
Jordan Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To upgrade myself as a staff, network with other neuroscientists and help others if possible

Ehssan
Amini

Graduate student at University of Basel
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Violet
Amondi

Research/Staff scientist at Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH)
Kenya Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To network with neuroscientists around the world and get mentorship about career opportunities for African neuroscientists.

Nikolaos
Anagnostos

Program manager/Administrator at Frontiers Media SA
Switzerland
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Other

Agustin
Anastasia

Lab/Research director at Instituto Ferreyra (INIMEC-CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Cordoba)
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches