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

Waqas
Ahmad

Research/Staff scientist at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, KBCMA Campus
Pakistan Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : invertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA is an amazing network of like minder professionals to grow and excel in neuroscience careers. It would help me to polish my academic, professional, and technical career as a neuroscientist.

Parwez
Ahmad

Postdoctoral fellow at Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences
Czechia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches

Ehsan
Ahmadipour

Physician/Other medical professional at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical science
Iran Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining ALBA to champion fairness in brain sciences. Their focus on countering biases, promoting inclusivity, and aiding international researcher participation aligns with my values. I believe in their mission to ensure opportunities are based on merit, not arbitrary factors.

Ebenezer Idowu Olatunbosun
Ajayi

Research/Staff scientist at Osun State University
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA to give back to the neuroscience community.

Bruno Dupon
Akamba Ambamba

Graduate student at University of yaounde 1
Cameroon Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
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
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To access a community of professionals and experts in the field of neuroscience,
take advantage of training, workshops to improve my skills and stay up to date in the field
increase my visibility through opportunities to present my scientific work
participate in promising initiatives and projects with other researchers

Olabode
Akintoye

Research/Staff scientist at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining this group to expand my horizon in neuroscience world generally.

Andrew F.
Alalade

Physician/Other medical professional at Royal Preston Hospital
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am quite keen on countering health inequalities and under-representation of black professionals within the neuroscience community, and ALBA has that as part of its objectives.

Laith
Alexander

Physician/Other medical professional at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I want to support the inclusion of underrepresented groups in neuroscience. Diversity of background will bring a diversity of ideas.

Ahmed
Alhadyan

Science writer/Editor at Independent
Saudi Arabia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I want to increase network and to share experience with experts related my field and my research interests in the field of visual neuroscience. And to expand my knowledge and boost my skills in the related field as I’m currently enrolled in higher qualification in the field of visual neuroscience

Intezar
Ali

Graduate student at Aligarh Muslim University
India Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I’m interested in joining Alba Neuroscience because of my passion for brain health research and advancing neurodegenerative disorder treatments. I want to contribute to scientific discoveries that improve patient care, and Alba’s focus on innovative neuroscience and clinical research aligns with my skills and professional goals.

Mohab
Ali Abdelqawy

Undergraduate student at Faculty of Pharmacy Zagazig University
Egypt Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
I joined ALBA because :
I am a big fan of Neuroscience. I can open new horizons for me and my passion by joining ALBA, so that I can much experience and make invaluable relationships with other researchers from the network. Joining ALBA may be the first step of my career.

Ivan
Alić

Professor or equivalent position at School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb
Croatia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA Network because I strongly support ALBA mission in promoting EDI in neuroscience.

Osborne
Almeida

Retired at Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
ALBA recognizes that scientific talent is not limited by gender, ethnicity, race, geographical background or geopolitics. It aims to eradicate inequalities of opportunity, discriminatory attitudes, and poor distribution of socioeconomic, educational and research resources, harnessing human potential to the full to advance science. This is why I am joining ALBA.

Nuno
Alves

Research/Staff scientist at Columbia University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques

João Miguel
Alves Ferreira

Undergraduate student at ISEIT Almada / CEAUL
Portugal
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuroethology
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
In vivo monitoring

Karem
Alzoubi

Professor or equivalent position at Jordan University of Science and Technology
Jordan Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology