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

Meryem Ecem
Kaya

Graduate student at University of Helsinki
Finland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Other
Biotechnology/Synthetic Biology
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I would like to support diversity and inclusivity in science and network with like-minded people.

Firaoly Workneh
Kenate

Department head at St.Paul hospital millennium medical college
Ethiopia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Other
Inyerventional knowledge assessment
I joined ALBA because :
I am a general neurologist in Ethiopia. I am inclined to neuroscience and investigative aspect of neurology as compared to clinical one. I think it would be great for me if i join Alba and learn.

Joanne
Kenney

Postdoctoral fellow at Trinity College Dublin
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in the importance of promoting equality and diversity in brain science to benefit both the scientists and the general population.

Amanda
Kentner

Professor or equivalent position at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal

Sepiedeh
Keshavarzi

Lab/Research director at University of Cambridge
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe diversity and inclusion drive scientific excellence by fostering contributions from a broader talent pool with diverse perspectives. By joining ALBA, I aim to support EDI initiatives and help build a more inclusive neuroscience community. Plus, my Persian name translates to Alba – what are the odds?

Ines
Khadimallah

Research/Staff scientist at CHUV/ Lausanne
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
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
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques

FARIDA
KHALID MUSA

Graduate student at Ahmadu Bello university Zaria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
It will give me an opportunity to expand my knowledge and also give me better visibility in learn new things. Also create awareness in so many fields that has to do with Neuroscience. Most importantly I want to learn from ALBA network

Radwa
Khalil

Research/Staff scientist at Constructor University
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
As a female early-career researcher, I am actively seeking possibilities to express my academic and professional potential to cultivate my unique environmental niche as a neuroscientist. My goal is to develop and enhance my skills to assume leadership roles in scientific fields in the future. This development would only occur through a vibrant network and being mentored and guided by senior researchers, neuroscience researchers, and leaders who transfer their knowledge and experience to younger researchers.....

Ana
Khan

Other at Tata Institute of Social Sciences
India
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
To access global articles and opportunities in the Neural science field, enriching my understanding and clarifying my interests for my Graduate projects.
To find a mentor who can help me bridge the gap between my skillset and the opportunities available for me.
To learn new ideas and perspectives about how to enable equal access for under represented sections of the society and contribute in bridging that gap.

Shabana
Khan

Postdoctoral fellow at Imperial College London
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate

Maryam
Khastkhodaei Ardakani

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I am an international PhD student in Neuroscience and I think joining the ALBA network will help me find better opportunities in academia.
I am seeking opportunities to engage and include myself in the neuroscience community and communicate better with other researchers in order to build a network for the sake of my career.

Nasreen
Khatri

Research/Staff scientist at The Baycrest Academy For Research and Education
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Other
women's mental and cognitive health
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba as a racialized woman and neuroscientist, clinical psychologist and gerontologist, invested in the amplification of diverse voices in the scientific community. As well, I am committed to developing the next generation of scientists to build an inclusive global community of scientific thought, research, knowledge translation to the public and education.

Jee Hyun
Kim

Lab/Research director at Deakin University
Australia Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I see inequality in academia. As someone experiencing glass, bamboo, and reverse-silver ceiling, I would love to make a positive change.

Violet
Kimble

Graduate student at Yale University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
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
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Hinako
Kirikae

Graduate student at Tohoku University Graduate School Of Medicine
Japan Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that diversity is a key to scientific advancement. Participation will make a difference.

Katarzyna
Kita

Graduate student at University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
I stand for diversity and equality not only in research environment. I believe, through ALBA support I can promote those values and further increase awareness in the society. Further, I am looking forward to connecting with like-minded scientists.