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

Manuel
Nieto-Diaz

Research/Staff scientist at Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (SESCAM)
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because:
- I agree with the aims and ideas exposed by the ALBA network.
- I would like to get information on how to deal with inequalities
- I would like to contribute to extending these principles in my research center.

Richa
Nigam

Professor or equivalent position at Thapar University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I feel as an early career research in the field of Cognitive Science, my work could have greater exposure along with massive learning opportunities that Alba Network could provide though its national-international conferences. Very few women from my country get such opportunities to represent their work at such prestigious forums.

Ivana
Nikic-Spiegel

Professor or equivalent position at University of Tuebingen
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Other

Mundih
Njohjam

Physician/Other medical professional at National University Hospital Center
Senegal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
As a trainee neurologist and aspiring neuroscientist, the career development opportunities offered by the Alba network are crucial for my professional and personal development. The opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and collaborate with experts are invaluable to me.

Clevio
Nobrega

Professor or equivalent position at Universidade do Algarve
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
My main goal in joining ALBA is to set an example in a community that values diversity and to promote LGBTQIA+ visibility in research.

Maria Laura
Noguera Roberto

Research/Staff scientist at Universidad Catolica de Cuyo
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining because I identify with its goals and come from a country that currently needs economic and institutional support to advance research in neuroscience and diversity. This is a way for me to contribute to expanding knowledge in this area and to advocate for the rights of underrepresented groups.

Claus
Normann

Professor or equivalent position at University Medical Center Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Foster inclusion and mental health in neuroscience

SayedAli
Nourian Najafabadi

Undergraduate student at Seemon Tech
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
AI
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology

Gaia
Novarino

Professor or equivalent position at IST Austria
Austria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate

Aruna
Nyssanbay

Graduate student at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join Alba as it is a global diverse network of individual neurosciences. I am an early-career female neuroscience researcher coming from Kazakhstan and studying in Germany. My ethnic group is underrepresented in Germany and I am eager to join a community committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I would cherish an opportunity that the ALBA network can provide and am also eager to contribute.

Simon
O'Carroll

Professor or equivalent position at University of Auckland
New Zealand Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As an academic I an wanting to continually upskill regarding the issues relating to diversity in neuroscience so that I can support staff and students and be actively involved in the promotion of diversity.

Timothy
O'Leary

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I represented my department on issues of diversity and served on our Athena SWAN committee, and believe that our institutions underestimate how damaging lack of diversity is on science and society generally.

Andrew
Oates

Department head at EPFL
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Other
Biophysics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Afoluwajuwonlo
Obaoye

Research/Staff scientist at Babcock University
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
Joining Alba Network became expedient after my meeting with Alba-Network at Society of Neuroscientist of Africa Conference 2023. It avails diversity in Science.

Valeria
Occelli

Professor or equivalent position at Edge Hill University
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Erinma
Ochu

Research/Staff scientist at Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Immersive learning, Cultural Neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Other
Extended reality (XR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR), Performance, Storytelling, Gaming
I joined ALBA because :
Invited to get involved. Thought it was interesting to find out more about LGBTQI+ community within neuroscience discipline. I am coming at neuroscience from a cultural perspective, having originally studied neuroscience, then moved through arts and humanities, working with artists and developing new immersive experiences and storyworlds. I am keen to explore how that can map back onto knowledge of learning, memory and consciousness, linked to previous work I have collaborated on around cognitive scientists and gaming.