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

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

Mauro
Silva

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM - Lille, France
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory systems neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
The ALBA network provides a great opportunity to interact and learn from well-establish scientists around the world who share a common ground with early-career scientists from underrepresented groups. After my undergraduate and graduate studies, I felt some kind of void when prospecting myself in a future career. Mostly as the result of being a gay queer and Afro-Latino scientist, who has done research across five countries and, still, has poorly seen a significant representation of minorities in neurosciences. The ALBA network brings a substantial level toward the change of the landscape for the scientific and social representation in neurosciences.

Goran
Šimić

Department head at University of Zagreb Medical School, Croatian Institute for Brain Research
Croatia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
Generally, I strongly support equity, equal opportunity, and diversity. As a neuroscientist, I hope to contribute positively to the Alba network aims and activities.

Karen
Simonyan

Research/Staff scientist at Orbeli Institute of Physiology
Armenia
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Pharmacology

Harshdeep
Singh

Lab/Research director at C8H11N Solutions
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
I joined ALBA because :
My strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the international neuroscience community is the reason I am excited to join the ALBA Network. Having worked in a variety of educational and research environments on several continents, I am aware of the influence that a diversity of viewpoints can have on advancing scientific advancement. As a researcher and educator, the goals of the ALBA Network to advance inclusivity are in line with my own beliefs and experiences. I think that by joining this network, I will be able to support efforts that promote underrepresented communities in neuroscience in addition to growing my professional network. In addition, I intend to work with like-minded individuals to address some of the issues that the neuroscience community is experiencing, especially in terms of advancing worldwide access to education and cutting-edge research opportunities.

Ajay
Singh

Science writer/Editor at Amity University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To learn more about recent research

Charan
Singh

Professor or equivalent position at ISF College Of Pharmacy
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am working in the area of nanomedicines-based drug delivery systems to target the brain disorders. I find this ALBA network which promotes CNS disorders related activities and supply informations in the same area of research.

Deepeshwar
Singh

Professor or equivalent position at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I am a exploring the effect of Yoga, meditation and breathing techniques on human brain and cognitive functions

Ankur
Sinha

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I'd like to be more involved in making the neuroscience community more diverse and inclusive.

Jitendra Kumar
Sinha

Professor or equivalent position at Amity University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Other
Neurobiology of Obesity
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
In society discrimination on various basis has always been there. It is unfortunate to have the same thing in the science and research field where we work together for the better tomorrow. Even if it is there due to any kind of regionalism, it is not good. I was so happy to learn about ALBA that I simply fall into love with it. This is something which should be there as a normal-norm in scientific society at least. Yes, of course, I believe ALBA shall bring this new light of equality and togetherness in all of us in the coming few years and that is why I want to join ALBA and work with my colleagues for the better tomorrow.

Jacobo
SITT

Professor or equivalent position at INSERM
France Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that active action is needed to help the underrepresented groups to overcome the additional hurdles in their scientific careers. The Alba network is an excellent initiative in that sense and I would like to help in any way I can.

Lucas
Sjulson

Lab/Research director at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
to help promote DEIA initiatives

Torstein Landaas
Skjervold

Physician/Other medical professional at University of Oslo
Norway Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Dinko
Smilovic

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Zagreb, School of Medicine
Croatia
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neural/synaptic structure and function
I joined ALBA because :
I see science as a tool for increasing objectivity, as the quality of the experiment should be the only thing that decides one's success. However, this is often not the case. Therefore, anything bringing us closer to a more just system is worth investing time in.

Ilya
Smolensky

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Fribourg
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
I joined ALBA because :
I have cerebral palsy and trying to speak up for researchers with disabilities. In June 2022, my story was published in Science; and in October 2023, I will speak at the Career Development Session "Increasing inclusion in neuroscience" at ECNP Congress.

Tom
Smulders

Professor or equivalent position at Newcastle University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have been active in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at my home institution.

Agustin
Solano

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Buenos Aires-CONICET, IFIBIO Houssay, School of Medicine
Argentina Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am interested in network with colleagues in a similar situation for learn from their experiences and collaborate when possible