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

Ekta
Patel

Other at Medicines Discovery Catapult
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
NeuroImaging (ex vivo)
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Mass Spectrometry
I joined ALBA because :
I am keen to join a network of Scientists who prioritise promoting best practices within brain research whilst also being advocates of EDI.
I have recently learned of the network through the call for Board of Directors

Amina
Abulimiti

Graduate student at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Excited to join the ALBA Network, I'm drawn to its mission of diversity and equality in neuroscience. As an underrepresented researcher, I've experienced the impact of mentorship and support. Eager to contribute, I see this as an opportunity to amplify unheard voices and foster inclusivity.

Bethany
Adams

Graduate student at University of Nottingham
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in diversity and equality in neuroscience.

Andrew F.
Alalade

Physician/Other medical professional at Royal Preston Hospital
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am quite keen on countering health inequalities and under-representation of black professionals within the neuroscience community, and ALBA has that as part of its objectives.

Laura
Alberio

Research/Staff scientist at University of Bristol
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support equality and diversity in neuroscience

Laith
Alexander

Physician/Other medical professional at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support the inclusion of underrepresented groups in neuroscience. Diversity of background will bring a diversity of ideas.

Laura
Andreae

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe improving diversity and increasing the number of under-represented minority groups in STEM subjects will help science advance, as well as making it fairer and more interesting! I think ALBA can make a difference, and I hope to contribute to their mission.

Abdoreza
Asadpour

Postdoctoral fellow at Ulster University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a computational neuroscience post-doc at Ulster University, I am keen to join ALBA to contribute to and benefit from its commitment to diversity and equity. My Iranian background enriches this pursuit, and I am eager to engage in ALBA's initiatives against bias and for global scientific inclusion.

Michael
Ashby

Lab/Research director at University of Bristol
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
To show my support for the ALBA Declaration, to help promote diversity in my field and to learn who to do better in this area.

Tom
Baden

Professor or equivalent position at University of Sussex
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Alastair
Baker

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Leeds
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Other
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering
Other
Molecule manufacturing, chemical synthesis, fluid dynamics, Process Analytical Technology
I joined ALBA because :
Recently I organised a screening for National Inclusion week, with my colleague Stella Foster.
I was invited by Mathilde Maughan to join the networ.

Rana
Banai Tizkar

Graduate student at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
To be part of a community of underrepresented individuals, to get mentorship, and in time give mentorship to those who need it.

Abhishek
Banerjee

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods

Duncan
Banks

Professor or equivalent position at Open University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
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
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about promoting best practices and advocacy in neuroscience teaching and research. As one of the founder members of brainfacts.org I understand the necessity to inform the public about neuroscience facts versus fiction. I have served on the executive of the British Neuroscience Association, on IBRO and SfN.

Maria
Banqueri

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because I want to put the work needed to make the scientific community 100% inclusive

Dipa
Begum

Graduate student at University College London
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that Alba's mission to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences field is imperative to advance the field. As an EDI representative at my institute, I would like to get inspiration from Alba's events and resources in order to organise my own ones in the future.