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

Gabriel
Reyes

Graduate student at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I want to be a part of an organization that is devoted to galvanizing the neuroscience community to be a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Jaime A.
Riascos-Salas

Graduate student at Potsdam University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA is a community where the voices of scientists from under-represented regions can be heard. I want to contribute and be one of those voices to share our knowledge from our background and culture.

Carlos
Ribeiro

Professor or equivalent position at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Because diversity is key to do better and fairer science. And to improve its impact on society!

Fabio
Ribeiro Rodrigues

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Juan Luis
Riquelme

Graduate student at Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I want to continue to educate myself on the issues of the lack of diversity and unequal opportunities in neuroscience and to learn how I can be an active part of the solution.

Marco Andrea
Riva

Professor or equivalent position at University of Milan
Italy 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
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I Am interested in supporting equal opportunities, particularly for young scientists.

Rui
Rodrigues

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Bordeaux
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I strongly support Alba's principles and have been increasingly involved in questions related to underrepresentation and injustice in Science. I am also an active member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee at Neurocentre Magendie, Bordeaux.

João
Rodrigues

Postdoctoral fellow at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a first step to support a cause I consider extremely important and usually only discuss with peers. I want to be able to contribute to somehow counteract the existing bias towards women in science since it affects so many people in a lot of unexpectedly, and sometimes inconspicuous, unfair ways!

Francisco Eliclecio
Rodrigues da Silva

Postdoctoral fellow at The University of Texas
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Other
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that joining Alba will bring opportunities for growth and career development in science.

Jan
Rodriguez Parkitna

Department head at Maj Institute of Pharmacology PAS
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
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Support for equality in science

Diego
Rojas-Rivera

Professor or equivalent position at Universidad Mayor
Chile Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I’m looking for supporting and networking

Syed
Roshan

Graduate student at Bharathidasan University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a young career researcher, we need to mutually support organizations that bring solutions to the problems prevalent in the field.

Avishek
Roy

Postdoctoral fellow at Karolinska Institutet
Sweden Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm a neurophysiologist, I did my PhD from AIIMS, and postdoc from Bordeaux neurocampus, now at Karolinska. I believe at this point in my academic career it is important to gain experience working with people with diverse backgrounds. I find FENS ALBA-network could be a best platform to materialize it.

Abhimanyu
Roy

Graduate student at Queen Mary University of London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Quantum Chemestry, Artificial Intelligence in Human Brain
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to an exciting research opportunity, forward-thinking, fast-moving network. I feel my skills are particularly well-suited to this position because I always work on great innovation & technology.

Gareth
Rurak

Graduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Nathaniel
Sabater

Undergraduate student at Far Eastern University
Philippines Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Other
Psychology
I joined ALBA because :
As a psychology undergraduate realizing my passion to pursue neuroscience, I know that joining Alba can offer a window of opportunities for me by learning from the neuroscience experts and exposure to the field.