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

Lukas
Kunz

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support diversity and equality in neuroscience.

E. Javier
Lopez Soto

Postdoctoral fellow at Brown University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I want to promote equality and diversity in the brain sciences, and particularly public and higher education institutions. I want to get training, advocate and develop strategies to provide access for underrepresented groups.

Mahmoud Bukar
Maina

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Sussex
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I am excited to join the ALBA Network because promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences is essential for advancing the field and unlocking new discoveries. I am particularly keen on working with groups to increase the inclusion of underrepresented scientists and models of African ancestry. ALBA's goals thus align with my values and my desire to make a positive impact. I am excited about the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future for the brain sciences.

Foivos
Markopoulos

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Geneva
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Identifying and removing implicit biases against underrepresented groups in education is not straightforward - especially for privileged groups like mine, who never faced discrimination. In ALBA network I found a comprehensive guide for concrete actions promoting equity and inclusion, within an excellent framework for monitoring and improving those actions.

Rohit
Menon

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Regensburg
Germany Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that science is universal. And if it is so, then everyone deserves equal access to it. I hope that by joining Alba, I could help this cause.

Domokos
Meszéna

Postdoctoral fellow at Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology
Hungary Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
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
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Since the beginning of graduate research studies, I have had a very strong and keen interest in open science, inclusion, team-based projects, and international cooperation.

Arish
Mudra Rakshasa-Loots

Postdoctoral fellow at The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about integrating authentic equity and inclusion within neuroscience research, regardless of field of research or analytical approach. I hope to support colleagues from marginalised backgrounds to feel welcomed and thrive in neuroscience.

Vinicius
Oliveira

Postdoctoral fellow at Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, my goal in joining Alba is to work together with other underrepresented groups to show the diversity in brain sciences. Also, I want to support and help younger scientists within my community.

Jimmy
Olusakin

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Maryland
United States Website
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
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I appreciate the organization’s motive of inclusiveness and diversity

Gianmarco
Pallavicini

Postdoctoral fellow at Univerity of Turin
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To have a more right academic place

Bill
Podlaski

Postdoctoral fellow at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Portugal Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and equality in science will not happen on its own, and so initiatives like ALBA are crucial. I am joining to express my support and to get involved in making the scientific community a better place!

Stewart
Ramsay

Postdoctoral fellow at Adelaide Medical School
Australia Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Sensory systems neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To promote diversity and equity in workplaces

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

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!

Mootaz
Salman

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oxford
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

Mauro
Silva

Postdoctoral fellow at INSERM - Lille, France
France Website
OrcID
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.