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

Gwladys Temkou
Ngoupaye

Professor or equivalent position at University of Dschang
Cameroon Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
Because Alba promotes diversity and inclusion in Brain science and facilitates education and Mentoring. Being part of this network will help and allow me to learn from my peers and be a part of the chain to make this more effective wherever I am.

Ruiqing
Ni

Postdoctoral fellow at ETH Zurich & University of Zurich
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
hope to contribute to increasing diversity and equality in brain research

Céline
Nicolas

Postdoctoral fellow at Neurocentre Magendie, INSERM U1215
France Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
I joined ALBA because :
Currently representative for the diversity and equity committee I wish to join the Alba network to extend my implication in equity and diversity in sciences at a larger scale.

Richa
Nigam

Professor or equivalent position at Thapar University
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I feel as an early career research in the field of Cognitive Science, my work could have greater exposure along with massive learning opportunities that Alba Network could provide though its national-international conferences. Very few women from my country get such opportunities to represent their work at such prestigious forums.

Ivana
Nikic-Spiegel

Professor or equivalent position at University of Tuebingen
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Other

Mundih
Njohjam

Physician/Other medical professional at National University Hospital Center
Senegal Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
I joined ALBA because :
As a trainee neurologist and aspiring neuroscientist, the career development opportunities offered by the Alba network are crucial for my professional and personal development. The opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and collaborate with experts are invaluable to me.

Maria Laura
Noguera Roberto

Research/Staff scientist at Universidad Catolica de Cuyo
Argentina Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I’m joining because I identify with its goals and come from a country that currently needs economic and institutional support to advance research in neuroscience and diversity. This is a way for me to contribute to expanding knowledge in this area and to advocate for the rights of underrepresented groups.

Gaia
Novarino

Professor or equivalent position at IST Austria
Austria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Species : vertebrate

Aruna
Nyssanbay

Graduate student at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join Alba as it is a global diverse network of individual neurosciences. I am an early-career female neuroscience researcher coming from Kazakhstan and studying in Germany. My ethnic group is underrepresented in Germany and I am eager to join a community committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I would cherish an opportunity that the ALBA network can provide and am also eager to contribute.

Valeria
Occelli

Professor or equivalent position at Edge Hill University
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Erinma
Ochu

Research/Staff scientist at Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Other
Immersive learning, Cultural Neuroscience
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Other
Extended reality (XR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR), Performance, Storytelling, Gaming
I joined ALBA because :
Invited to get involved. Thought it was interesting to find out more about LGBTQI+ community within neuroscience discipline. I am coming at neuroscience from a cultural perspective, having originally studied neuroscience, then moved through arts and humanities, working with artists and developing new immersive experiences and storyworlds. I am keen to explore how that can map back onto knowledge of learning, memory and consciousness, linked to previous work I have collaborated on around cognitive scientists and gaming.

Oluwatomilayo
Odum

Graduate student at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Other
How to perform global cerebral ischemia
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I need a mentor

Mora
Ogando

Postdoctoral fellow at University of California Berkeley
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I identify a lot with Alba's mission helping increase inclusion in science. I've seen some colleagues joined this community and I'd love to also be part of it and share some of my time and experience to help grow this network :)

CAROLINA
OGAWA

Graduate student at University of São Paulo
Brazil Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
I joined ALBA because :
I'm really impressed with this Network and wondering how I hadn't come across with it before! The content that I've found here is simply inspiring - especially for being a woman. Getting to know the story of successful women brain scientists motivates me!

Chizarum
Ogbonda

Graduate student at University of Port-Harcourt
Nigeria
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics

Merylin
Ogunlola

Undergraduate student at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
It is important for me as I just got introduced into neuroscience to engage and connect with people. Also, as I from an underrepresented group, it is important for me to connect with people, possibly get a mentor, and get involved with research related to neuroscience.