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

Amrendra
Jha

Professor or equivalent position at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Nepal
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
I am working in brain science research and joing alba network will provide me an sharing of idea with our community.

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

Raquel
Jiménez Herrera

Graduate student at Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Joining the Alba Network opens the door to a world where neuroscience meets different fields of knowledge. The diversity of perspectives and approaches will provide me with a unique opportunity. Give me the chance to immerse myself in an environment where experts from different disciplines come together to collaborate, share ideas and discoveries.

Lydia
Jimenez-Diaz

Lab/Research director at University of Castilla La-Mancha
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I think this is a neccesary as well as inspiring network

Hidaayah
Jimoh-Abdulghaffaar

Graduate student at University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because it is a body that identifies with and gives a platform of representation for black women in neuroscience such as myself.

Marian
Joels

Professor or equivalent position at University Medical Center Utrecht
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Alba should be the platform par excellence to keep the issue of women in neuroscience on the agenda.

Alexandra
John

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be part of a network that fosters a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture in neuroscience research. In my opinion, visibility and engagement in network structures like Alba are essential for driving this change.

Emma
Johnson

Professor or equivalent position at Washington University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Disorders of the nervous system
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support Alba's mission to promote equity & diversity in brain sciences. As a geneticist who studies psychiatric disorders, I am interested in networking with other women and other underrepresented people in neuroscience, and learning about ways to increase equity & diversity in my own classroom, lab, and university community.

Candace
Johnson

Postdoctoral fellow at Binghamton University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
To increase my network of diverse neuroscientist

Tom
Johnstone

Professor or equivalent position at Swinburne University of Technology
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to contribute to making the neuroscience community more inclusive and diverse.

Lee
Jollans

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck institute for psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender :
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

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.

PRANAV
JOSHI

Graduate student at Universitätsklinikum Bonn 
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)

Bhagyashree
Joshi

Graduate student at University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques

Abhilasha
Joshi

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Foundation
Portugal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I align with its mission and find the webinars very informative. I am committed to working towards global access to neuroscience knowledge, resources, and opportunities.

Sheena
Josselyn

Professor or equivalent position at The Hospital for Sick Children/University of Toronto
Canada
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe it is a critically important cause.