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

Kalpita Rashmi
Karan

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joing Alba because:
1)I want to grow in research by performing cross-disciplinary science.
2)I would love to mentor and help someone who is in need of any help.
3)I would be happy to find a mentor beyond my research questions, mostly for professional motivation and intellectual growth.
4) I want to promote and benefit from diversity across continents in science.

Celeste
Karch

Professor or equivalent position at Washington University in St Louis
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches

Nicole
Karcher

Professor or equivalent position at Washington University School of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Alba was brought to my attention when applicating for a travel award for a research organization. As a researcher scientist conducting neural and genetic research, I am always interested in affiliating myself with the reserach community.

S M Shayez
karim

Graduate student at Central University of South Bihar
India
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Esther
Kariuki

Other at Talantalab Child Assessment and Counselling Services
Kenya Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to learn from others interested in neuroscience and networking.
I also would like to contribute to neuroscience.

Mahesh
Karnani

Professor or equivalent position at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Netherlands Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Anna Beyler recommended in a panel discussion.

Falisha
Karpati

Other at Falisha Karpati Consulting
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
As an Inclusion Consultant, my mission is to create spaces where all brains can thrive. That includes building inclusive environments within academia and research, and bringing the neuroscience of inclusion to everyone. I'm joining Alba to connect and collaborate with others who share interests in both neuroscience and inclusion.

Pegah
Kassraian

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am a neuroscientist with a strong interest in the neural basis of social behaviors, whose disruption is highly prevalent in neuropsychiatric disease. As a woman with an immigration background, I understand the relevance of increasing the visibility of under-represented groups in brain research, as I believe that this will contribute to scientific and societal advancement.

Nataliia
Katolikova

Research/Staff scientist at Institute of Transaltional Biomedicine Saint-Petersburg State University
Russia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Yolanda
Katsaiti

Graduate student at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I hope to contribute a little share on my part in promoting a more positive attitude towards building a diverse and all-inclusive community of likeminded Neuroscientists, who can blend in to trade ideas and learn from one another.

NARENDER REDDY
KATTA

Graduate student at University of Regensburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
For Transfer / Gain Knowledge with Network fellows

Ana
Katušić

Professor or equivalent position at Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support equity, diversity and accessability. As a neuroscientist, I hope to contribute positively to the Alba network aims and activities.

Maahir
Kauchali

Graduate student at University of Cape Town
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Other
Neuroimmunology, neuroinfections
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I resonate with Albas mission statement to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in brain sciences. Belonging to an underprivileged ethnic historically I understand the frustration that marginalized groups face. I also want to decrease the gender pay gap and as a man it is my responsibility to use my privilege to do so.

Paromita
Kaulmann-Sen

Postdoctoral fellow at Weizmann Institute of Science
Israel Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Gut-brain axis
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a neuroscientist from an underrepresented background living with a chronic condition, I am eager to connect with other researchers and foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds in the field of Neuroscience.

Jaspreet
Kaur

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Copenahgen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
1) I am a woman in Science and would like to make a strong impact on women in Science who are underrepresented not only in India but all over the world by showing if I can do it so you can too...
2) To guide and motivate women in Science I need a good mentorship and I believe this platform could help me.
3) Also I would like to network with others who are working on this agenda.

Guneet
Kaur

Graduate student at National Brain Research Centre
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To be a part of the community of the same profession and be updated about the scientific advances a a global level.