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

David
Oyeniran

Graduate student at Laboratory for Experimental and Translational Neurobiology (LETNeu), University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo
Nigeria 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
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Alba membership will give me international updates on Webinars, training, conferences, and workshops in which I can participate. It will also allow me to meet with collaborators in the field for proper diversity and inclusion in my research. it will also allow me to be able to apply for funds to support my research, and publication and attend conferences to ensure diversity. Also to be an advocate for diversity in neurosciences.

Taiwo
Oyeniran

Graduate student at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba so as to tap more from the world of neuroscience.

Ahmad
Ozair

Physician/Other medical professional at King George's Medical University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroethology
Other
neurosurgery, neuroethics, traumatic brain injury
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I wish to join Alba in order to enhance the global representation in neuroscience of scientists working in developing nations.

Mehmet Ridvan
Ozdede

Graduate student at Firat University
Türkiye
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)

Alp Yiğit
Özdemir

Graduate student at Charles University
Czechia Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :

Luis Fernando
Pacheco-Otálora

Lab/Research director at Sociedad para la Neurociencia del Perú
Peru Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

David
Pagliaccio

Professor or equivalent position at New York State Psychiatric Institute
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am invested in supporting women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ people in neuroscience

Ajay
Pal

Professor or equivalent position at Temple University School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
For networking and mentoring opportunities.

Adrian
Palacios

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad de Valparaiso
Chile Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of IBRO LARC I have been able to follow ALBA's activities which I appreciate as part of an important and noble cause and my wish is to be able to contribute in this area.

Gianmarco
Pallavicini

Postdoctoral fellow at Univerity of Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To have a more right academic place

Mrutyunjaya
Panda

Graduate student at Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a neurobiologist interested in contributing to society by associating with the ALBA network.

Samir Ranjan
Panda

Graduate student at NIPER Guwahati
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
From the initial days of my research experience, I was very much interested and intrigued about learning cellular and in-vivo animal models of neuroscience. Exploring neuroscience communities and participating in conferences, training and workshops would allow me to build a strong background in the fields of cellular and molecular neuroscience and would help me in utilizing the concepts during my PhD and post PhD research.

Shivam Kumar
Pandey

Research/Staff scientist at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli)
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining Alba to promote equity and inclusion within neuroscience by connecting with others who are equally dedicated to these values. Alba’s mission strongly aligns with my commitment to building supportive networks for underrepresented groups, and I’m eager to help shape impactful initiatives that foster genuine, lasting change.

James
Pang

Postdoctoral fellow at Monash University
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a natural-born Filipino, I would like to help promote the aspirations of the ALBA network in uplifting scientists from underrepresented communities.

Francisco
Parada

Lab/Research director at Universidad Diego Portales
Chile Website
OrcID
Gender : Man Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Mobile Brain/Body Imaging
I joined ALBA because :
I met ALBA at the 35th ECNP in Vienna and I'm certain that we can collaborate to make a larger presence in Chile and the region.

Eric
Parise

Postdoctoral fellow at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am committed to the field and to training, and promoting underrepresented minorities in neuroscience research to ultimately cultivate an environment that is diverse in thought, culture, and science.