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

Alvaro
Sanz

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States
Gender : Man Prefer to self describe
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Neil
Savalia

Graduate student at Yale School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a child of migrants and a current aspiring physician scientist, I have benefitted tremendously from training environments that promote diverse and inclusive academic cultures. I hope to support and champion efforts like those of the ALBA network to help improve our community for the future.

Eitan
Schechtman

Professor or equivalent position at University of California Irvine
United States
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)

Mathias
Schmidt

Professor or equivalent position at MPI of Psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Because equality should be a standard not worth mentioning, but it unfortunately is not in many areas and this needs to be changed.

Lukas
Schmitt

Professor or equivalent position at RIKEN
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I support the mission and efforts to support equity in research.

Ethan
Scott

Professor or equivalent position at The University of Melbourne
Australia
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Sensory systems neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Help to provide a unified front for change (cultural and practical) in academia.

AHMED ALGALI
SEDAHMED MUSA

Graduate student at Hacettepe University
Türkiye Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Abimbola
Senjobi

Undergraduate student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria.
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Due to my passion and desire for this field's neuroscience and developmental research, I'm very eager to join alba. I can see that this network provides a platform for me to receive mentoring from senior and eminent colleagues and fellows who can hone my interest in research. I also see this as an opportunity to network and channel my love of neuroscience into productive studies that will advance the field of neuroscience.

Michael
Shadlen

Professor or equivalent position at Columbia University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems 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
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I'm passionate about the topic and make the field better. For me, it is about effecting structural, institutional, and attitudinal change. I am the father of two biracial women (trans and bi). So it is also about allyship.

Sandip
Shah

Physician/Other medical professional at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)
Nepal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
To connect professionally with international experts in field of Neuroscience Further, I like to learn and widen my knowledge with help of collaborations and networking with diverse group globally.

Naeem
Sheik Abdul

Research/Staff scientist at Stellenbosch University
South Africa Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because I believe that inclusive, global collaboration is essential for advancing neuroscience. Coming from an LMIC, I have seen firsthand how underrepresented regions can benefit from, and contribute to, cutting-edge research. I am eager to contribute my perspective and collaborate with like-minded researchers, knowing that together we can create more equitable and innovative solutions for global health.

Dmytro
Shepilov

Graduate student at Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
In joining ALBA, I seek a supportive community committed to fostering diversity in neuroscience. As a displaced Ukrainian PhD student in the UK, I am determined to contribute to equitable scientific practices, and benefit from networking opportunities to advance my research and career in the face of challenging circumstances.

Mohamed
Sherif Ali Ahmed

Undergraduate student at Mansoura university Faculty Of Medicine
Egypt Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
For a medical student like myself, joining a ALBA could provide invaluable support and resources as you embark on my research journey and advance my career

Find opportunities to participate in or initiate research projects,

Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to enhance my knowledge and skills, and possibly present my own research.

SWAPNIL
SHEWALE

Professor or equivalent position at Bhavan's Hazarimal Somani College, Chowpatty, Mumbai
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Other
Anuran Neuroendocrinology
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To stay updated in the field of neuoendocrinology and European collaborations.

RISHI
SHUKLA

Lab/Research director at Chandigarh University India
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To learn and contribute in this field.

Khallafalla Ali Khallafalla
Siddig

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Pisa
Italy Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to increase my knowledge in neuroscience , also to creat a network in my areas of research