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

Radwa
Khalil

Research/Staff scientist at Constructor University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a female early-career researcher, I am actively seeking possibilities to express my academic and professional potential to cultivate my unique environmental niche as a neuroscientist. My goal is to develop and enhance my skills to assume leadership roles in scientific fields in the future. This development would only occur through a vibrant network and being mentored and guided by senior researchers, neuroscience researchers, and leaders who transfer their knowledge and experience to younger researchers.....

Mehdi
Khamassi

Professor or equivalent position at CNRS / Sorbonne University
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
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
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Ignoring these issues contributes to making them persist in time.

Shabana
Khan

Postdoctoral fellow at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Ana
Khan

Other at Tata Institute of Social Sciences
India
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To access global articles and opportunities in the Neural science field, enriching my understanding and clarifying my interests for my Graduate projects.
To find a mentor who can help me bridge the gap between my skillset and the opportunities available for me.
To learn new ideas and perspectives about how to enable equal access for under represented sections of the society and contribute in bridging that gap.

Azizuddin
Khan

Professor or equivalent position at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental 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
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
I joined ALBA because :
I join ALBA to diversify brain research, and networking in the area of developmental disorders.

Farzad
Khanipour

Graduate student at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender :
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network to engage with a diverse neuroscience community, promote inclusivity in research, and expand my professional network. Through ALBA, I aim to collaborate, exchange ideas, and contribute to advancing equity and accessibility in neuroscience while fostering meaningful connections with researchers worldwide.

Maryam
Khastkhodaei Ardakani

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am an international PhD student in Neuroscience and I think joining the ALBA network will help me find better opportunities in academia.
I am seeking opportunities to engage and include myself in the neuroscience community and communicate better with other researchers in order to build a network for the sake of my career.

Nasreen
Khatri

Research/Staff scientist at The Baycrest Academy For Research and Education
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Other
women's mental and cognitive health
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba as a racialized woman and neuroscientist, clinical psychologist and gerontologist, invested in the amplification of diverse voices in the scientific community. As well, I am committed to developing the next generation of scientists to build an inclusive global community of scientific thought, research, knowledge translation to the public and education.

Kamran
Khodakhah

Department head at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :

Arash
Khojasteh Zonoozi

Undergraduate student at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Iran Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Jibran
Khokhar

Professor or equivalent position at University of Guelph
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Clemens
Kiecker

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I recognise the need to actively dismantle white supremacy in academic neuroscience.

Stacey
Kigar

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly believe that diversity in life experience improves our scientific endeavors. I also believe that working to address STEM inequities is morally just. Alba has amazing resources for helping me grow as an early career researcher seeking to promote and retain diverse talent, and I'm excited to learn more about this community.

Devrim
Kilinc

Research/Staff scientist at Institut Pasteur de Lille
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Other
Microfluidics
I joined ALBA because :
I have just became aware of ALBA while browsing the FENS Forum schedule. Having spent my entire research career abroad, I am highly sensitive and sympathetic to diversity and inclusion. I may not be considered a "brain scientist", but I work with neurons and on Alzheimer's.

Jee Hyun
Kim

Lab/Research director at Deakin University
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I see inequality in academia. As someone experiencing glass, bamboo, and reverse-silver ceiling, I would love to make a positive change.

Violet
Kimble

Graduate student at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroscience of aging
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
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)