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

Alicja
Krawczun-Rygmaczewska

Graduate student at University of Trieste
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am just starting as a researcher and many sides of scientific environment are just becoming visible to me so the mission of ALBA is very close to my heart. As I progress with my career I wish to be able to offer support to other young researchers who might be struggling with similar issues I am dealing with now. I am also looking forward to connecting with my older colleagues to if possible get some knowledge from more experienced researchers.

Seetha
Krishnan

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Chicago
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To gain advocates, allies, mentors and a support group

Anne
Krok

Physician/Other medical professional at New York University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
In order to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion allow for all individuals to have meaningful research experiences and permit all individuals to contribute to the advancement of our understanding of the human brain without imposed limitations.

Zeljka
Krsnik

Professor or equivalent position at School of Medicine University of Zagreb, CIBR
Croatia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Imaging (microscopy)
Histochemistry and tracing
In situ hybridization
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of Alba Steering Committee, it is an honor to be part of the Alba's mission of incorporating diversity and ensuring equality in the brain sciences.

Dilja
Krueger-Burg

Research/Staff scientist at Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Harmen
Krugers

Research/Staff scientist at Universiteit van Amsterdam
Netherlands Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and equal opportunities are important for scientific development and society

Imogen
Kruse

Graduate student at University of Bristol
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting equality in neuroscience. I would like to connect with other individuals who are in underrepresented groups.

florent
krust

Graduate student at Aix Marseille Unversity/CNRS
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Hello, I would like to join Alba as i am concerned by inclusion in all the aspects of human societies.

Katharina Maria
Kubera

Physician/Other medical professional at Heidelberg University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To overcome our own inner barriers, to be empowered and empower other women and to advocate more diversity in neuroscience.

Norma
Kühn

Postdoctoral fellow at VIB
Belgium Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Alba provides great services to the scientific community to increase visibility of under represented groups, raise awareness of biases, and get involved into making science more equitable and diverse. But of course the success of that mission depends on how we make use of those tools and becoming a member is a first step to get involved.

Jay Prakash Prasad
Kumal

Professor or equivalent position at Nepalgunj Medical College, Chisapani, Banke, Nepal
Nepal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity and neuroscience in developing countries, like nepal.

Arvind
Kumar

Professor or equivalent position at KTH Royal Inst of Technology
Sweden Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
to represent diversity and highlight the importance of diversity for research.

Nikhil
Kumar

Graduate student at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Vivek
Kumar

Professor or equivalent position at The Jackson Laboratory
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Build diverse neuro community.

Amit
Kumar

Graduate student at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology,
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It is a diverse network that helps Neuroscientists across the globe. Last year during SfN at Chicago, I attended one of a social events organized by ALBA network and it was really amazing to see diverse people in Neuroscience. This made me join the group.

Govardhan
Kumar R

Other at Indian Institute of Science
India
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
I joined ALBA because :
Alba Network provides a profound platform of opportunities in the field of Neurosciences. As an early-career researcher, it helps me to meet and appreciate people s research work in this field. This indeed enables the essential discipline which is to be followed to pursue my interests and build a career ahead.