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

Jose Luis
Solano Lopez

Graduate student at Université Laval
Canada Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Glial cells
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
I want to committee with the mission of ALBA and work to reach a better representation in neuroscience, as well as better opportunities for everyone.

Kiran
Soma

Lab/Research director at University of British Columbia
Canada
Gender : Man
Fields of research :

Fábio
Sousa

Graduate student at KU Leuven
Belgium Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I heard about the ALBA network from colleagues and wanted to become a member. As an LGBTQIA+ individual myself, I consider promoting open inclusion of diversity an important mission that I want to take part in.

Deepak
Srivastava

Professor or equivalent position at King’s College London
United Kingdom
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Other
Stem cells
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about creating an equal and supporting a diverse community within neuroscience.

Tevye
Stachniak

Professor or equivalent position at Memorial University
Canada
OrcID
Gender : Prefer not to say
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity enables prosperity

Antonis
Stamatakis

Professor or equivalent position at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
Equal opportunities for everyone is in the best interest of Science. The greater the diversity, the more interesting the outcome.

Samuel
Stea

Undergraduate student at Bucknell University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I have observed attitudes and biases (whether deliberate or not) in my field which I believe actively narrow scientific perspectives and harm the discipline. Put simply, I am looking for a network to combat this, as I feel it will serve fellow scientists and the field at large.

Thomas
Stieglitz

Professor or equivalent position at University of Freiburg
Germany
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neuroengineering and robotics
Other
Implantable devices
Other
Neural Probe development
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity brings benefit to all parts of society.

Kyle
Storey

Graduate student at Keele University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I agree with the ethos surrounding the movement, and I want to contribute.

Oliver
Stork

Professor or equivalent position at Magdeburg University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Volko
Straub

Professor or equivalent position at University of Leicester
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : invertebrate
Species : vertebrate

Andrew
Straw

Professor or equivalent position at University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To support under represented groups and to help fix the "leaky pipeline".

Marc
Suárez-Calvet

Professor or equivalent position at BarcelonaBeta brain research center
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
Therapeutic techniques
Other
Biomarkers
I joined ALBA because :
I believe it is a great, and much needed, initiative to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in brain sciences

Swapnil
Supekar

Research/Staff scientist at Modern Education Society's Nowrosjee Wadia College Pune
India
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To get updated in the field. To have collaborations with scientific community.

Gowthaman
Suresh babu

Graduate student at Ruhr University Bochum
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As a PhD student in cellular neuroscience, I believe in the importance of diversity and inclusivity in scientific research. I am eager to connect with like-minded individuals who are committed to fostering an equitable scientific community. I am also looking forward to learning from the experiences of others, sharing my own insights, and contributing to the network’s mission. I believe that being part of this network will enrich my research and understanding and allow me to contribute to the broader cause of promoting diversity in neuroscience.

Rob
Sutherland

Department head at University of Lethbridge
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
to promote diversity in neuroscience