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

Matthias
Haberl

Lab/Research director at Charite University Medicine
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to support the promotion of diversity in neuroscience

Martin
Habif

Postdoctoral fellow at Universidad de Buenos Aires & CONICET
Argentina Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
sex differences - neurodegenerative diseases - alzheimer
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in generating links of different types within the neuroscience community at a global level. I believe that being part of Alba will allow me to broaden the spectrum of interlocutors beyond the professional-academic field.

Mussie Ghezu
Hadera

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oslo
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Connor
Haggarty

Postdoctoral fellow at Wayne State University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining the ALBA Network to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience, counter bias and discrimination, recognize underrepresented scientists' contributions, and access professional development opportunities tailored to empower neuroscientists from diverse backgrounds. I am a member of the DEI committee for the European Behavioural Pharmacology Society and want to enhance the engagement we have with this committee and in the society.

Farzin
Hajebrahimi

Physician/Other medical professional at Istanbul Medipol University
Türkiye Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques

Adam
Hamed

Research/Staff scientist at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry

Gal
Haspel

Professor or equivalent position at New Jersey Institute of Technology
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have always been committed to advancing empathy, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of identities. As a first-generation college student and a recently naturalized immigrant, I am acutely aware of the uneven playing field many students, faculty, and staff face. I have also significantly benefited from collaborations with students, peers, and mentors of diverse backgrounds and identities.

Umar
Hassan Abubakar

Undergraduate student at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, Kano State.
Nigeria
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about neuroscience and gain opportunities in order to be successful in my carrier.

Lucas
Hassib Camina

Graduate student at University of São Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a PhD student from Brazil, I am interested in building international networks and conducting high-impact research.

Fritjof
Helmchen

Professor or equivalent position at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I support the mission of the ALBA network. Joining means for me to continually self-reflect and see how I myself can help to improve the situation.

Isaac Tabiri
Henneh

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Cape Coast
Ghana Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am inspired to join the Alba Network to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience, supporting underrepresented scientists through advocacy, professional growth, and community-building. Contributing to a culture that values all perspectives will strengthen scientific progress and inspire new generations from varied backgrounds to pursue brain science.

Rik
Henson

Professor or equivalent position at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
Because I believe in improving equity and diversity in neuroscience

Bruno
Herbelin

Research/Staff scientist at EPFL
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
To express my support and see if in the future there could be some actions that I could support.
To express that not only people part of under-represented groups are sensitive to the question of inclusion and equality.

Vito
Hernandez

Research/Staff scientist at UNAM
Mexico Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because I have interest in promoting diversity in science.

Oscar Rene
Hernández Perez

Professor or equivalent position at National Autonomous University of Mexico
Mexico Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
The precepts and objectives they promote seem very relevant to me, seeking egalitarian work networks and an environment of learning and collaboration at different levels within science, which I consider is fundamental in my career as a young researcher.

Alvaro
Herrero Navarro

Postdoctoral fellow at IOB
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate